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Investigate and take corrective action to
eliminate the cause of blade binding.
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4(;,90(3 If saw blade is binding, it may walk
up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw
is restarted.
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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.
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Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction,
blade binding and kickback.
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cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
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(9,(: The protruding blade may cut objects
that can cause kickback.
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setting of the clutch, combined with firm
handling of the saw will allow you to control
kickback.
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)3(+,Kickback could cause the saw to jump
backwards over your hand.
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+,7;/ 6- *<; :,;;05. Too much blade
exposure increases the likelihood of the blade
twisting in the kerf and increases the surface
area of the blade available for pinching that
leads to kickback.
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36>,9.<(9+05;6;/,67,576:0;065 If saw is
accidentally dropped, lower guard may be
bent. Raise the lower guard only with the
Lower Guard Lift Lever and make sure it
moves freely and does not touch the blade or
any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
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),-69, <:, Lower guard may operate
sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a buildup of debris.
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4<:;),9,3,(:,+ For all other sawing, the
lower guard should operate automatically.
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+6>565),5*/69-3669 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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*65;(*;>0;/@6<9*36;/05. Accidental
contact with the spinning saw blade could
result in serious personal injury.
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>0;/*6479,::,+(09Preventive maintenance
and properly operating guard will reduce the
probability of an accident.
VARI-TORQUE
CLUTCH
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