Makita 5402NA - Manual (Page 7)

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could easily jump backwards over your hand,
leading to serious personal injury.
Never force the saw. Forcing the saw can
cause uneven cuts, loss of accuracy, and
possible kickback. Push the saw forward at
a speed so that the blade cuts without slow-
ing.
12. Use extra caution when cutting damp
wood, pressure treated lumber, or wood
containing knots. Adjust speed of cut to
maintain smooth advancement of tool without
decrease in blade speed.
13. Adjustments. Before cutting be sure
depth and bevel adjustments are tight.
14. Avoid Cutting Nails. Inspect for and
remove all nails from lumber before cut-
ting.
15. When operating the saw, keep the cord
away from the cutting area and position it
so that it will not be caught on the work-
piece during the cutting operation. The
tool is provided with a front grip and rear
handle for two hand operation. Operate
with proper hand support, proper work-
piece support, and supply cord routing
away from the work area.
WARNING: It is important to support the
workpiece properly and to hold the saw
firmly to prevent loss of control which
could cause personal injury. Fig. 4 illus-
trates typical hand support of the saw.
16. Place the wider portion of the saw base on
that part of the workpiece which is solidly
supported, not on the section that will fall
off when the cut is made. As examples,
Fig. 5 illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off
the end of a board, and Fig. 6 the WRONG
way. If the workpiece is short or small,
clamp it down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD
SHORT PIECES BY HAND!
17. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw
held upside down in a vise. This is
Fig. 3
Fig. 4 A typical illustration of proper hand
support, workpiece support, and supply
cord routing.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6