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This saw can be used for the purpose listed below:
• Cutting all types of wood and wood products.
NOTE: The use of abrasive cut-off wheels is not recommended with this saw.
KICKBACK (Figs. 2-5)
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back
toward the operator. Blade stalling is caused by any action that pinches the
blade in the wood.
DANGER! Release the switch im-
mediately if the blade binds or the saw
stalls. Kickback could cause loss of
control of the saw. Loss of control can
lead to serious personal injury.
To guard against kickback, avoid
dangerous practices such as the
following:
• Setting blade depth incorrectly.
• Sawing into knots or nails in
workpiece.
• Twisting the blade while making
a cut.
• Making a cut with a dull, gummed
up, or improperly set blade.
• Supporting the workpiece
incorrectly.
• Forcing a cut.
• Cutting warped or wet lumber.
• Operating the tool incorrectly or
misusing the tool.
To reduce the chance of kickback,
follow these safety practices:
• Keep the blade at the correct
depth setting. The depth setting
should not extend more than 1/4”
(6.5 mm) below the material that
is being cut.
• Inspect the workpiece for knots
or nails before cutting. Never saw
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Kickback - blade set too deep
Incorrect support
No more than 1/4 inch
Correct blade depth setting = blade exposed 1/4 in.
Or less on underside of workpiece
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