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(Original instructions)

Further safety instructions for all saws

Kickback causes and related warnings

u 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;

t when the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf

closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction

drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator;

t if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut,

the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the

top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out

of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.

Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating

procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper

precautions as given below.

u Maintain a rm 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.

u 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.

u 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.

u 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.

u Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or

improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing exces-

sive friction, blade binding and kickback.

u 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.

u Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or

other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects

that can cause kickback.

Lower guard function

u Check guard for proper closing before each use. Do

not operate the saw if guard does not move freely

and enclose the blade instantly. Never clamp or tie

the guard so that the blade is exposed. If saw is ac-

cidentally dropped, guard may be bent. Check to make

sure that guard moves freely and does not touch the blade

or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.

u 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.

u The lower guard may be retracted manually only for

special cuts sucha 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.

u Always observe that the lower guard is covering the

blade before placing the saw down on bench or oor.

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 the switch is

released.

Saw blades

u Do not use blades of larger or smaller diameter than

recommended. For the proper blade rating refer to the

technical data. Use only the blades specied in this

manual, complying with EN 847-1.

u Warning! Never use abrasive wheels.

Safety of others

u This tool can be used by children aged from 8 years and

above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if

they have been given supervision or instruction concern-

ing use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the

hazards involved.

u Children shall not play with the tool. Cleaning and user

maintenance shall not be made by children without super-

vision.

Residual risks

Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which

may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These

risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.

Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations

and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual

risks can not be avoided. These include:

u Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.

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