Craftsman 286.26829 - Manual (Page 11)

OPERATION cont.
KICKBACK
Kickback occurs when the blades stall rapidly and the saw Is driven back towards
you. Blade stalling Is caused by any action which pinches the blade in the material
being cut.
IMPORTANT: The best guard against kickback is to avoid dangerous practices.
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DANGER: ALWAYS turn OFF power to saw immediately if the blades bind
or the saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss of
control can lead to serious injury.
ALWAYS provide proper support for the workpiece and hold the saw with
both hands
Kickback Is Caused By:
1. Twisting the blades while making a cut.
2. Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or
improperly set blades.
3. Not providing proper support for workpiece.
ALWAYS provide proper support as shown
in Fig. 3.
4. Forcing a cut,
5. Cutting warped or wet lumber.
6 Tool misuse or incorrect operating procedures.
7. Contacting the workpiece with blades at less
than full speed.
To Lessen the Chance of Kickback
1. ALWAYS approach the workpiece with
the saw at an angle of approximately
30° to the workpiece, (see Fig, 4.)
2. ALWAYS make straight cuts.
This will help prevent twisting the
blade in the cut.
3. ALWAYS use clean, sharp and
properly set blades. NEVER make
cuts with dull blades.
4. ALWAYS properly support the
workpiece before beginning a cut. This will help you avoid pinching the blades
(see Fig. 3).
5. ALWAYS use steady, even pressure when making a cut. NEVER force the cut.
6. DO NOT cut wet or warped lumber.
7. ALWAYS hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body In a balanced
position. ALWAYS keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blades, but
not in line with the saw blades. This will help you resist the forces of kickback,
should it occur.
IMPORTANT: When using your saw, ALWAYS stay alert and exercise control.
DO NOT remove your saw from the workpiece, while the blade is moving.
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