Saw Blades; Lock-Off Button - Ubermann UCS04BRA Manual Del Operador

OPERATION
Kickback
See Figures 6 - 9, pages 20 and 21.
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is
driven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused by any action
which pinches the blade in the wood.
WARNING:
Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls.
Kickback could cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss of
control can lead to serious personal injury.
To guard against kickback, avoid dangerous practices such
as the following:
• Setting blade depth incorrectly.
• Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece.
• Twisting the blade while making a cut.
• Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly set blade.
• Supporting the workpiece incorrectly.
• Forcing a cut.
• Cutting warped or wet lumber.
• Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing the tool.
To lessen the chance of kickback, follow these safety
practices:
• Keep the blade at the correct depth setting. Less than a full
tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
• Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting. Never
saw into a knot or nail.
• Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge guide when
rip cutting. This helps prevent twisting the blade.
• Use clean, sharp, and properly set blades. Never make cuts
with dull blades.
• Support and clamp the workpiece properly before beginning
a cut.
• Use steady, even pressure when making a cut. Never force a
cut.
• Do not cut warped or wet lumber.
• Always let the blade reach full speed before beginning a cut.
• Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in a
balanced position so as to resist the forces if kickback should
occur.
WARNING:
When using the saw, always stay alert and exercise control.
Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is
moving.

Saw Blades

The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept
clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will place a
heavy load on the saw and increase the danger of kickback. Keep
extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades are always available.
Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow the saw down.
Remove saw blade from the saw and use gum and pitch remover,
hot water, or kerosene to remove these accumulations. DO NOT
USE GASOLINE.

Lock-off Button

See Figure 10, page 21.
The lock-off button reduces the possibility of accidental
starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle above the
switch trigger. The lock-off button must be depressed before
you pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger
is released.
NOTE: You can depress the lock-off button from either the left
or right side.
12 — English