AVOIDING KICKBACKS (Fig. CC)

Fig. DD

(Work thrown back towards you) by

 

keeping the blade sharp, the rip fence

 

parallel to the saw blade and by keeping

 

the riving knife, anti-kickback pawls and

 

guards in place, aligned and functioning.

 

Do not release work before passing it

 

completely beyond the saw blade. Do not

 

rip work that is twisted, warped or does

 

not have a straight edge to guide it along

 

the fence. Do not attempt to reverse out

 

of a cut with the blade running.

 

i,A WARNING]

improper riving knife alignment can

cause "kickback" and serious injury.

Fig. CC

Anti= kickback pawl

RIP FENCE (Fig. EE)

1.Lift upward on the rip fence handle

(1)so the rear holding clamp (2) is fully extended.

2.Place the rip fence on the saw table,

position the set plate (3) under the front of fence and then lower the back of fence onto the table.

3.Push down on the fence handle (1) to lock.

Fig. EE

1

iNSTALLING THE DUST BAG

(Fig. DD)

i,A WARNING]

o Do not use this saw to cut and/or sand metals. The hot chips or sparks may ignite sawdust or the bag material.

o To prevent hazard, clean and remove sawdust from under the

saw frequently.

1.Place the dust bag (1) around the neck (3) of the dust port (2) and tie the dust bag by pulling the string tight and secure with the spring- loaded tie clip (4).

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Sears 137.28463 operating instructions Improper riving knife alignment can, Fig. DD