Use and Care Manual

SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE MINI CIRCULAR SAW

full stop before reaching for loose materials or setting the tool down.

12. REPLACING THE SAW BLADE. Check the blade for chipped or broken teeth. Do not use dull or dam-

aged blades. Unshaped or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf, causing excessive friction, blade

binding, and kickback. Always use blades with correct size and arbor holes. Blades that do not match the

mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing a loss of control.

13. MAKING ADJUSTMENTS. Always turn off and unplug the saw before making adjustments or changing

attachments. Accidental start-ups may occur if the saw is plugged in during an accessory change. Develop

a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool. Always make sure the power switch is in the OFF position

and the machine is unplugged when doing any cleaning, assembly, setup operations, or when not in use.

14. REPLACEMENTS. Should any component of your saw be missing/damaged or fail in any way, shut off

the switch and remove the plug from power supply outlet. Replace the missing, damaged, or failed parts

using only identical replacement parts before resuming operation.

REDUCING 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 work piece 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 towards the operator.

Take the proper precautions below to reduce the risk of kickback.

• 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 controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.

• When a 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.

• When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the blade in the kerf and check that the teeth are not

engaged into the material. If the saw blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from the work piece

as the saw is restarted. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the causes of blade bind-

ing.

• Support large workpieces to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels and

boards tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel or board on

both sides, near the edge of the panel or board.

• Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unshaped or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf, causing

excessive friction, blade binding, and kickback.

• Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making a cut. If the

blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it will cause binding and kickback.

These safety instructions can’t possibly warn of every scenario that may arise with this tool,

so always make sure to stay alert and use common sense during operation.