SYMBOLS & PICTOGRAPHS
KICKBACK
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or misaligned saw blade which causes the
saw to lift up and out of the workpiece.
When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls
and the motor reaction moves the unit back quickly towards 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 of the workpiece causing the blade to climb out of the kerf
and jump back towards the operator. Kickback is the result of misuse or incorrect
operating procedures and can be prevented by taking the following precautions:
a. Hold the saw tightly and position your arms to resist kickback forces. Position your
body to one side of the blade.
b. If the blade starts to bind, or when interrupting a cut, release the trigger and hold
the saw still in the material until the blade comes to a full stop. Do not attempt to
remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is
moving or kickback can occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to
eliminate the cause of blade binding.
c. When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf and
make sure that saw teeth do not touch the material. If the blade is binding, it
can kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
d. Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large
panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be put below the
panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
e. Bevel adjusting locking screws must be tight and secure before making a cut. If
blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
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