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,
center 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 minimize 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.
• Do not use dull or damaged
blades.Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction,
blade binding and kickback.
• Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
knobs must be tight and secure before
making cut.If blade adjustment shifts while
cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
• Use extra caution when sawing into existing
walls or other blind areas.The protruding blade
may cut objects that can cause kickback.
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LOWER GUARD SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• 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.
• 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 buildup of
debris.
• The lower guard may be retracted manually
only for special cuts such 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
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be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard
should operate automatically.
• 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.
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SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Some of the following symbols may be used on this
tool. Please study them and learn their meaning.
Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you
to operate the tool better and safer.
Symbol
V
-1
min
7
Explanation
Volts
No-load speed
Direct current
Safety alert
Read and understand all instruc-
tions before operating the prod-
uct, and follow all warnings and
safety instructions.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection
Do not expose the product to rain
or moist conditions.
Wear a dust mask
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
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