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Emptying the Chip Container

Chips and other debris from the workpiece are collected inside the chip con-

tainer, which needs to be emptied to ensure proper functioning of the tool.

1. Unplug tool.

2. Remove the chip container (see "Removing and Installing Chip Con-

tainer") and empty. Use a brush to ensure all chips and debris have

been removed.

3. Remove all chips and debris from upper guard, blade, and housing.

4. Replace the chip container (see "Removing and Installing Chip Con-

tainer").

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, or cutting slot, 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 operator.

KICKBACK is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating proce-

dures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as

given below:

1. Maintain a ﬁ rm grip with both hands on the saw and position your

body and arm to allow you to resist KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK

forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are

taken.

2. 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.

3. When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in

the kerf, or cut, 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.

4. 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.

5. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set

blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding

and KICKBACK.

6. Depth adjusting lever must be tight and secure before making

cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and

KICKBACK.

7. 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.

8. Set the depth of cut for no more than 1/4" greater than the thick-

ness of the stock. The less blade exposed, the less chance of binding

and KICKBACK. Before cutting, be sure depth and bevel adjustments

are tight.

9. Stay alert. Any distraction can cause twisting or binding. Repetitive

cuts may lull the user into careless movements.

OPERATION

Fig. 4

1/4"

3. Raise or lower the shoe to the desired position. For the proper depth

setting, the blade should extend no more than 1/4” below the material

being cut (Fig. 4).

4. Push the depth adjusting lever down to secure the shoe position.

Adjusting Depth (Figs. 3 & 4)

1. Unplug tool before adjusting blade depth.

2. To adjust the depth of the cut, hold the saw by the handle and

loosen the depth adjusting lever by pulling it up, away from the shoe

(Fig. 3).

Fig. 3

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