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• Whenever possible, use a vacuum dust extraction system to control
dust/waste
• Power tools must always be held by the insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation, ensuring protection if the cutting tool
makes contact with its own cord or hidden wiring. Contact with a
‘live’ wire will make exposed metal parts of the power tool ‘live’ and
shock the operator if the insulated gripping surfaces are not used
• Ensure hands are kept away from the cutting area and blade. Keep
one hand on the auxiliary handle or motor housing. If both hands are
holding the tool they cannot be cut by the blade
• Do not attempt to cut material thicker than detailed in the
Specifications section of this manual
• Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece i.e. less
than a full tooth of the blade should be visible below the workpiece
• Ensure that work is correctly supported. Large panels may sag under
their own weight and bind the saw blade. Supports must be placed
under the panel on both sides, close to the line of cut and near the
edge of the panel
• Ensure all supports and power cables are completely clear of the
cutting path
• Always secure the workpiece to a stable platform, ensuring body
exposure is minimised, avoiding blade binding, or loss of control
• For accuracy of cut, and to avoid blade binding, always use a rip
fence or straight edge guide
• Never hold a workpiece in your hand or across your legs whilst
cutting
• Always stand at an angle to the tool when operating
• Be aware that the blade will project from the underside of the
workpiece
• Do not reach beneath the workpiece where the guard cannot protect
you from the blade
• Note the direction of rotation of the motor and the blade
• Inspect the workpiece and remove all nails and other embedded
objects prior to starting work
• Do not apply any sideways or twisting force to the blade whilst
cutting
• If a cut does not extend to the edge of the workpiece, or if the blade
binds in the cut, allow the blade to come to a complete stop and lift
the saw out of the workpiece
• Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first disconnecting the
machine from power
• Do not move the saw backwards at any time whilst cutting
• Beware of projected waste. In some situations, waste material
may be projected at speed from the cutting tool. It is the user’s
responsibility to ensure that other people in the work area are
protected from the possibility of projected waste
• If you are interrupted when operating the saw, complete the process
and switch off before diverting your attention
• The blade bolt and washers were specially designed for your
saw. For optimum performance and safety of operation never use
damaged or incorrect bolt/blade washers
• Check the lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not
operate the saw if the lower guard does not move freely and close
instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If
the saw is accidentally dropped, the lower guard may be bent. Raise
the lower guard with the retracting handle and make sure it moves
freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles
and depths of cut
• Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before
resting the saw on a surface after use. An unprotected, coasting
blade will cause the saw to move backwards, cutting whatever is in
its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after the
trigger switch is released
• Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings have not
loosened, tighten where necessary
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any use other
than those mentioned in this manual will be considered a case of
misuse. The user, and not the manufacturer, shall be liable for any
damage or injury resulting from such cases of misuse.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any modifications made to the
tool nor for any damage resulting from such modifications.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate
all residual risk factors.
Kickback Prevention
& Operator Safety
When used in the track, this plunge saw includes an integral anti-
kickback device (see ‘Anti-kickback’ for details) to help prevent the
saw lifting up out of the workpiece. The following provides guidance on
measures to prevent kickback occurring:
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw
blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece
toward the operator. Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by
taking precautions as follows:
a. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your
arms to resist kickback forces. Position your body to either side of
the blade but not in line with the blade. Kickback could cause the
saw to jump backwards, however, if precautions are taken, kickback
forces can be controlled by the operator.
b. When the blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason,
release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the workpiece
until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove
the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade
is in motion. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the
cause of blade binding.
c. When restarting a saw within an incomplete cut, centre the saw
blade in the kerf and check that the saw teeth are not engaged into
the material (a binding saw blade may ‘propel upwards’ or kickback
from the workpiece as the tool is restarted).
d. A large workpiece should be supported close to the line of the cut,
and at the edge of the panel, to prevent sagging. This will minimise
the risk of blade pinching and kickback.
e. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set
blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding
and kickback.
f. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and
secure before making a cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting,
it may cause binding and kickback.
g. Use extra caution when making a ‘plunge cut’ into existing walls
or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects causing
kickback.
h. Check the lower guard before each use and do not use if it does not
close freely, ensuring that the blade does not touch any part of the
guard or tool in all angles and depths of cut. Never clamp or tie the
lower guard in the open position.
i. Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the
spring are not operating correctly, they must be serviced before
use. The lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts,
gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
j. The lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts
such as ‘plunge cuts’ and ‘compound cuts.’ Raise the lower guard by
the retracting handle and as soon as the blade enters the material,
the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower
guard should operate automatically.
k. Ensure that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing
the saw down. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to
‘propel backwards’, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the
time it takes for the blade to stop after the switch is released. Do not
use abrasive wheels, doing so will void the warranty.
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