cutting blade has stopped before the product is
moved or put down. If it is necessary to stop the
cutting blade quickly, let the cutting blade lightly
touch a hard surface.
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Do not move the product with the engine on.
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Hold the product with 2 hands. Hold the product
tightly with thumbs and fingers fully around the
plastic handles with insulation. The right hand must
be on the rear handle and the left hand on the front
handle. All operators must use this hold. Do not
operate a power cutter with only 1 hand.
•
Stand parallel to the cutting blade. Avoid standing
straight behind. If a kickback occur, the saw will
move in the plane of the cutting blade.
•
Do not go away from the product with the engine on.
Before you go away from the product, stop the
engine and make sure that there is no risk of
accidental start.
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Use the adjustment handle of the blade guard to
adjust the rear section of the guard flush with the
work piece. Spatter and sparks from the cut material
are then collected up by the guard and led away
from the operator. The guards for the cutting
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equipment must always be installed when the
product is on.
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Do not use the kickback zone of the blade for
Kickback zone on page 17 for
cutting. Refer to
instructions.
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Do not operate the product before the work area is
clear and your feet and body are in a stable position.
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Do not cut above shoulder height.
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Do not cut from a ladder. Use a platform or scaffold if
the cut is above shoulder height. Do not overreach.
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Stay at a comfortable distance from the work piece.
•
Make sure that the cutting blade can move freely
when the engine is started.
•
Apply the cutting blade carefully with high rotating
speed (full throttle). Keep full speed until cutting is
complete.
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Let the product do the work. Do not push the cutting
blade.
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