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Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened
or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf caus-
ing excessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK.
Keep blade sharp and clean. Gum and wood pitch
hardened on blades slows saw and increases poten-
tial for kickback. Keep blade clean by first removing it
from tool, then cleaning it with gum and pitch
remover, hot water or kerosene. Never use gasoline.
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut. If
blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause
binding and KICKBACK.
Use extra caution when making a “Pocket Cut”
into existing walls or other blind areas. The pro-
truding blade may cut objects that can cause KICK-
BACK. For pocket cuts, retract lower guard using
Retracting Lever.
ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with both hands.
NEVER place your hand or fingers behind the
saw. If kickback occurs, the saw could easily jump
backwards over your hand, leading to serious per-
sonal injury.
Never force the saw. Forcing the saw can cause
uneven cuts, loss of accuracy, and possible
kickback. Push the saw forward at a speed so that
the blade cuts without slowing.
12. Use extra caution when cutting damp wood,
pressure treated lumber, or wood containing
knots. Adjust speed of cut to maintain smooth
advancement of tool without decrease in blade
speed.
13. Adjustments. Before cutting be sure depth and
bevel adjustments are tight.
14. Avoid Cutting Nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from lumber before cutting.
15. When operating the saw, keep the cord away
from the cutting area and position it so that it will
not be caught on the workpiece during the cut-
ting operation. The tool is provided with a front
grip and rear handle for two hand operation.
Operate with proper hand support, proper work-
piece support, and supply cord routing away
from the work area.
WARNING: It is important to support the work-
piece properly and to hold the saw firmly to pre-
vent loss of control which could cause personal
injury. Fig. 4 illustrates typical hand support of
the saw.
16. Place the wider portion of the saw base on that
part of the workpiece which is solidly supported,
not on the section that will fall off when the cut is
made. As examples, Fig. 5 illustrates the RIGHT
way to cut off the end of a board, and Fig. 6 the
WRONG way. If the workpiece is short or small,
clamp it down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT
PIECES BY HAND!
Fig. 2 Do not support board or panel away from the cut.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4 A typical illustration of proper hand support, work-
piece support, and supply cord routing.
Fig. 5