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Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the blade in the wood,
such as the following:
1. Making a cut with incorrect blade depth
2. Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece
3. Twisting the wood while making a cut
4. Failing to support the workpiece
5. Forcing a cut
6. Cutting warped or wet lumber
7. Using the wrong blade for the type of cut
8. Not following correct operating procedures
9. Misusing the saw
10. Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls
11. Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or improperly set blade
AVOIDING KICKBACK
1. Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top of the blade teeth
should clear the workpiece by 1/8” (3.2 mm) in. to 1/4“ (6.4 mm).
2. Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before beginning a cut. Knock out
any loose knots with a hammer. Never saw into a loose knot or nail.
3. Always use the rip fence when rip cutting and the mitre gauge when
crosscutting. This helps to prevent twisting the wood in the cut.
4. Always use clean, sharp, and properly set blades. Never make cuts with
dull blades.
5. To avoid pinching the blade, support the work properly before beginning a
cut.
6. When making a cut, use steady, even pressure. Never force cuts.
7. Do not cut wet or warped lumber.
8. Always hold your workpiece firmly with both hands or with push sticks.
Keep your body in a balanced position to be ready to resist kickback
should it occur. Never stand directly in line with the blade.
9. Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.
SWITCH ASSEMBLY (Refer to Fig. 22)
This saw is equipped with a switch assembly that has a built-in locking
feature. This feature is intended to prevent unauthorized and possibly
hazardous use by children and others.
TO TURN YOUR SAW ON: With the switch key inserted into the switch, lift the
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