Residual Risks - Daewoo DALCS18-1 Manual Del Usuario

may occur. lnvestigate 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 check that saw
teeth are not engaged into the material. lf saw blade is binding, it may walk up ar 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 placed under the panel on both sides, near the fine of
cut and near the edge of the panel.
e) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened ar improperly set blades produce narrow kerf
causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
f) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure befare making cut. Jf
blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
g) Use extra caution when making a "plunge cut" into existing walls or other blind areas. The pro-
truding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.
5.9 Safety instructions for lower guard saw
a) Check lower guard for proper closing befare each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard
does not move freely and clase instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position.
If saw is accidentally dropped the lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retrac-
ting handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade ar any other part, in all
angles and depths of cut.
b) Check the operation of the lower guard spring. lf the guard and the spring are not operating
properly, they must be serviced befare use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged
parts, gummy deposits, ar a build-up of debris.
Lower guard may be retracted manually only far special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound
cuts." Raise lower guard by retracting handle andas soon as blade enters the material, the lower
guard must be released. Far all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.
d) Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade befare placing saw down on bench or
floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in
its path. Be aware of the time it takes far the blade to stop after switch is released.

5.10 Residual risks

Although the safety instructions contain extensive instructions on safe working with this circular
saw and despite proper use, additional residual risks may arise when using this mitre saw.
These include:
a) Injuries caused by touching any rotating moving parts.
b) Injuries caused when changing any parts and accessories.
c) Injuries caused by projected parts or tool adapter that break during use.
d) Damage to eyes and hearing if effective protection are not worn.
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