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than the body of the blade but thinner than the tooth set of the blade.
b) Adjust the riving knife as described in this instruction manual. Incorrect spacing, positioning and
alignment can make the riving knife ineffective in preventing kickback.
c) Always use the riving knife except when plunge cutting. Riving knife must be replaced after plunge
cutting. Riving knife causes interference during plunge cutting and can create kickback.
d) For the riving knife to work, it must be engaged in the workpiece. The riving knife is ineffective in
preventing kickback during short cuts.
e) Do not operate the saw if riving knife is bent. Even a light interference can slow the closing rate of
a guard.
ADDITIONAL SAfETY ruLES fOr CIrCuLAr SAw
1. Always wear a dust mask, hearing protection and eye protection.
2. Only use saw blades recommended in the specification.
3. Do not use any abrasive wheels.
4. Ensure that the riving knife is adjusted so that:
a. the distance between the riving knife and the toothed rim of the saw blade is not more than 5mm,
b. the rim of the blade does not extend more than 5mm beyond the lower edge of the riving knife.
c. information about the allowed range of saw blade body thickness and the tooth set of the blade.
5. Use only blade diameter(s) in accordance with the markings.
6. Always wear gloves when handling saw blades and rough material. Saw blades shall be carried in
a holder whenever practicable.
7. Fully unwind cable drum extension to avoid potential overheating.
8. When an extension cable is required you must ensure it has the correct ampere rating for your
power tool and is in a safe electrical condition.
9. Ensure your mains supply voltage is the same as indicated on the rating plate.
10. Before cutting, check the cutting line is free of nails, screws, etc.
11. Only make cuts with the blade direction downwards, never upwards or at the side.
12. Do not use a blade unless the rated blade speed exceeds the saw no load speed.
13. Never remove the guard system. Never use the saw if the guard system does not function
correctly. Never lock the moving guard open. The guard must move freely.
14. Never use saw blades made from high speed steel (HSS).
15. Always check walls, floors and ceilings to avoid hidden power cable and pipes.
16. Do not cut material containing asbestos.
17. Do not use circular saw to cut tree limbs or logs.
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