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.
3）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.
4）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.
5）Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
6）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.
7）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.
Safety instructions for saws with a pendulum blade guard
1）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.
2）Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are
not operating properly, they must be serviced before use.
3）Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits,
or a build-up of debris. 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.
4）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
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