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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 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.
Lower guard function
a) Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate 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 retracing 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 instructions
Precautions
a) Do not use damaged or deformed cutting blades.
b) Do not use grinding wheels.
c) Use only cutting blades that are recommended by the manufacturer and comply with the standard EN
847-1.
d) Do not use cutting blades without sintered carbide tips on teeth.
e) Dust of certain wood types may be dangerous to health. Direct physical contact with dusts may
cause allergic reaction and/or respiratory system diseases of operator or bystanders. Dusts of oak and
beech are considered carcinogenic, especially in connection with wood processing substances (wood
impregnants).
f ) Use personal protection measures, such as:
- earmuff protectors to reduce risk of hearing damage,
- eye shield,
- respiratory system protection to reduce risk of harmful dusts inhalation,
- gloves for maintenance of cutting blades and other rough and sharp materials (hold cutting blades by
mount hole whenever possible).
g) Connect dust extraction system when cutting wood.
Safe work and maintenance
a) Match cutting blade with material that you plan to cut.
b) Never use the saw for cutting materials other than wood and wood-like.
c) Do not use the saw without guard or when the guard is blocked.
d) Floor close to the machine work place must be kept tidy and without loose materials and protrusions.
e) Provide appropriate work place illumination.
f ) Machine operator must be properly trained for use, operation and working with the machine.
g) Use only sharp cutting blades.
h) Observe maximum speed indicated on the cutting blade.
i) Make sure to use parts in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
j) Disconnect the saw from power supply when performing maintenance tasks.
k) If the power cord gets damaged during operation, disconnect the power supply immediately. DO NOT
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