BM 2610915958 3/03 3/17/03 4:00 PM Page 4
Always use blades with correct size andallow you to resist KICKBACK forces.
shape (diamond vs. round) arbor holes.KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the
Blades that do not match the mountingoperator, if proper precautions are taken.
hardware of the saw will run eccentrically,
causing loss of control and will not allow proper
vari-torque engagement.
KICKBACK
Never use damaged or incorrect blade
washers or bolts. The blade washers and bolt
were specially designed for your saw, for
optimum performance and safety of operation.
The blade washers and the bolt on your saw
have been designed to work as a OVARI-
TORQUE CLUTCH�. Understand the operation
and settings of the VARI-TORQUE CLUTCH,
because the proper setting of the CLUTCH,
combined with firm handling of the saw will
allow you to control KICKBACK.
Do not run the saw while carrying it at your
side. Lower guard may be opened by a
contact with your clothing. Accidental
contact with the spinning saw blade couldWhen blade is binding, or when interrupting
a cut for any reason, release the trigger and
result in serious personal injury.
hold the saw motionless in the material until
Depending upon use, the switch may notthe blade comes to a complete stop. Never
last the life of the saw. If the switch shouldattempt to remove the saw from the work or
fail in the OOFF� position, the saw may notpull the saw backward while the blade is in
start. If it should fail while the saw ismotion or KICKBACK may occur. Investigate
running, the saw may not shut off. If eitherand take corrective action to eliminate the
occurs, do not use until repaired.cause of blade binding. Wet lumber, green
lumber or pressure treated lumber require
This circular saw should not be mounted tospecial attention during cutting operation to
a table and converted to a table saw.
Circular saws are not designed or intended toprevent KICKBACK. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect
for and remove all nails from lumber before
be used as table saws.
cutting.
CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF
When restarting a saw in a workpiece,
KICKBACK:center the saw blade in the kerf and check
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched,
bound or misaligned saw blade, causing anthat saw teeth are not engaged into the
material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk
uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the
workpiece toward the operator.up or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the
saw is restarted.
When the blade is pinched or bound tightly bySupport large panels to minimize the risk of
the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the
motor reaction drives the unit rapidly backblade pinching and KICKBACK. Large panels
tend to sag under their own weight. Supports
toward the operator.
must be placed under the panel on both sides,
If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned innear the line of cut and near the edge of the
the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the bladepanel. See OCutting Large Sheets� in this
can dig into the top surface of the woodmanual.
causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and
Do not use dull or damaged blade.
jump back toward the operator.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/ornarrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade
incorrect operating procedures or conditionsbinding and KICKBACK.
and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below:Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
knobs must be tight and secure before
Maintain a firm grip with both hands on themaking cut. If blade adjustment shifts while
saw and position your body and arm tocutting, it may cause binding and KICKBACK.
-4- |
ACEC
