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• 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, but kickback

forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper

precautions are taken.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

To minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback.

When cutting operation requires the resting of the saw

on the workpiece, the saw should be rested on the

larger portion and the smaller piece cut off.

To avoid kickback, do support board or panel near the

cut. (Fig. 2)

Do not support board or panel away from the cut.

(Fig. 3)

• Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened

or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf

causing excessive friction, blade binding and

kickback. Keep blade sharp and clean. Gum and

wood pitch hardened on blades slows saw and

increases potential for kickback. Keep blade clean

by first removing it from tool, then cleaning it with

gum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene.

Never use gasoline.

• 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.

• Use extra caution when making a “plunge cut”

into existing walls or other blind areas. The

protruding blade may cut objects that can cause

kickback. For plunge cuts, retract lower guard using

retracting handle.

• ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with both hands.

NEVER place your hand or fingers behind the

saw. If kickback occurs, the saw could easily jump

backwards over your hand, leading to serious

personal injury. (Fig. 4)

• Never force the saw. Forcing the saw can cause

uneven cuts, loss of accuracy, and possible

kickback. Push the saw forward at a speed so that

the blade cuts without slowing.

10. 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.

To check lower guard, open lower guard by hand, then

release and watch guard closure. Also check to see

that retracting handle does not touch tool housing.

Leaving blade exposed is VERY DANGEROUS and

can lead to serious personal injury.

11. 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.

12. Lower guard should 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.

13. 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. Before setting the tool down after

completing a cut, be sure that the lower guard has

closed and the blade has come to a complete stop.

14. Use extra caution when cutting damp wood,

pressure treated lumber, or wood containing

knots. Adjust speed of cut to maintain smooth

advancement of tool without decrease in blade speed.

15. Avoid Cutting Nails. Inspect for and remove all

nails from lumber before cutting.

16. Place the wider portion of the saw base on that

part of the workpiece which is solidly supported,

not on the section that will fall off when the cut is

made. As examples, Fig. 5 illustrates the RIGHT

way to cut off the end of a board, and Fig. 6 the

WRONG way. If the workpiece is short or small,

clamp it down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT

PIECES BY HAND!

17. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw held

upside down in a vise. This is extremely

dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.

(Fig. 7)

18. Some material contains chemicals which may be

toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and

skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.

19. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on the

saw blade.

20. Always use blades recommended in this manual.

Do not use any abrasive wheels.

21. Wear a dust mask and hearing protection when

use the tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING:

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained

from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety

rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to

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