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if proper precautions are taken.
b)  When blade is binding, or when interrupting 
a cut for any reason, release the trigger 
and hold the saw motionless in the material 
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 or kickback may occur. Investigate and 
take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of 
blade binding.
c)  When restarting a saw in the workpiece, 
centre the saw blade in the kerf and check 
that saw teeth are not engaged into the 
material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk 
up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is 
restarted.
d)  Support large panels to minimise the risk 
of blade pinching and kickback. Large 
panels tend to sag under their own weight. 
Supports must be placed under the panel on both 
sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the 
panel.
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 cut. If blade adjustment shifts while 
cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
g)  Use extra caution when sawing into existing 
walls or other blind areas. The protruding 
blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
FOR CIRCULAR SAW WITH 
INNER PENDULUM GUARD
Lower guard function
a)  Check lower guard for proper closing 
before each use. Do not operate the saw 
if lower guard does not move freely and 
close instantly. Never clamp or tie the 
lower guard into the open position. If saw is 
accidentally dropped, 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.
b)  Check the operation of the lower guard 
spring. If the guard and the spring are not 
operating properly, they must be serviced 
before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly 
due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a 
build-up of debris.
c)  Lower guard may be retracted manually 
only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts” 
and “compound cuts.” Raise lower guard 
by retracting handle and as soon as blade 
enters the material, the lower guard must 
be released. For all other sawing, the lower 
guard should operate automatically.
d)  Always observe that the lower guard is 
covering the blade before placing saw 
down on bench or floor. An unprotected, 
coasting blade will cause the saw to walk 
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. 
Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop 
after switch is released.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY 
RULES FOR YOUR 
CIRCULAR SAW
1.  Only use saw blades recommended in the 
specification.
2.  Do not use any abrasive wheels.
3.  Use only blade diameter(s) in accordance with the 
markings.
4.  Identify the correct saw blade to be used for the 
material to be cut.
5.  Use only saw blades that are marked with a speed 
equal or higher than the speed marked on the 
tool.