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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.
Causes and
Operator
Prevention
of Kickback:
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or
misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to
lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.
When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf
closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction
drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator.
If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut,
the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the
top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out
of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is a result of tool misuse and/or incorrect op-
erating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below:
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Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your
body and arm in a way that allows you to resist
KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK forces can be con-
trolledby 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. Investi-
gate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause
of-blade binding.
• When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the
saw blade in the ken' and check that 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.
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Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or
improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing
excessive friction, blade binding, and KICKBACK.
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Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight end secure before making cut. If blade
adjustment shifts while cutting, itwill cause binding
and KICKBACK.
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Use extra caution when making a "Pocket Cut" into
existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding
blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK.
Laser
Guide
Warnings:
The laser guide radiation used in the Craftsman trim saw is
Class Ilia with maximum <5 mW and 650nm wavelengths or
Class Ilwithmaximum <1 mW and 650 nm wavelengths.These
lasers do not normally present an optical hazard although
staring at the beam may cause flash blindness.
• Avoid direct eye exposure when using the laser guide.
• The laser shaJfbe used and maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
Never aim the beam at a person or object other than
the workpiece.
Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy
workpiece without reflective surfaces. Shiny reflective
sheet metal or similar shiny materials are not suitable
for laser use.
• All repairs should be made by an authorized service
representative or the laser manufacturer.
Additional
Rules for Safe Operation:
• Know your power tool. Read operator's manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this
power tool. Followingthis rule will reduce the risk of
electricshock, fire, or serious injury.
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses.
They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of eye injury.
• Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. Followingthis rule will reduce the
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