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hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut 
by the blade.
 b)   Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The 
guard cannot protect you from the blade below 
the workpiece.
 c)   Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness 
of the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of 
the blade teeth should be visible below the 
workpiece.
 d)   Never hold piece being cut in your hands 
or across your leg while cutting. Secure the 
workpiece to a stable platform. It is important 
to support the work properly to minimize body 
exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
 e)   Hold the power tool by insulated gripping 
surfaces when performing an operation 
where the cutting tool may contact hidden 
wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will also make 
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and 
could give the operator an electric shock.
 f) When ripping always use a rip fence or 
straight edge guide. This improves the 
accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of 
blade binding.
 g)   Always use blades with correct size and 
shape (diamond versus round) of arbour 
holes. Blades that do not match the mounting 
hardware of the saw will run off-centre, causing 
loss of control.
 h)  Never use damaged or incorrect blade 
washers or bolt. The blade washers and 
bolt were specially designed for your saw, for 
optimum performance and safety of operation.
Causes and Operator Prevention  
of Kickback
  –  Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, 
jammed or misaligned saw blade, causing 
an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the 
workpiece toward the operator; 
  –  When the blade is pinched or jammed tightly 
by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and 
the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back 
toward the operator;
  –  If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned 
in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the 
blade can dig into the top surface of the wood 
causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and 
jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect 
operating procedures or conditions and can be 
avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
 a)  Maintain a firm grip with both hands on 
the saw and position your arms to resist 
that is suitable for one type of battery pack 
may create a risk of fire when used with 
another battery pack.
b)  Use power tools only with specifically 
designated battery packs. Use of any  
other battery packs may create a risk of  
injury and fire.
c)  When battery pack is not in use, keep it 
away from other metal objects like paper 
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other 
small metal objects that can make a 
connection from one terminal to another. 
Shorting the battery terminals together may 
cause burns or a fire.
d)  Under abusive conditions, liquid may 
be ejected from the battery; avoid 
contact. If contact accidentally occurs, 
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, 
additionally seek medical help. Liquid 
ejected from the battery may cause irritation 
or burns.
e)  Do not use a battery pack or tool that 
is damaged or modified. Damaged or 
modified batteries may exhibit unpredicatable 
behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of 
injury.
f)  Do not expose battery pack or tool to 
fire or excessive temperature. Exposure 
to fire or temperature above 130˚C may 
cause explosion.
g)  Follow all charging instructions and 
do not charge the battery pack or tool 
outside the temperature range specified 
in the instructions. Charging improperly or 
at temperatures outside the specified range 
may damage the battery and increase the 
risk of fire.
6) SERVICE
a)  Have your power tool serviced by 
a qualified repair person using only 
identical replacement parts. This will 
ensure that the safety of the power tool is 
maintained.
b)  Never service damaged battery packs. 
Service of battery packs should only be 
performed by the manufacturer or authorised 
service providers.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 
FOR CIRCULAR SAWS
Safety Instructions for All Saws
 a)     DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting 
area and the blade. Keep your second hand 
on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both