Craftsman 11585 Operation Manual - Page 13

A WARN(NG: Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. KICKBACK See Figures 5 - 8. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back toward you. Blade stalling is caused by any action which pinches the blade in the wood. DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss of control can lead to serious injury. To guard against kickback, avoid dangerous practices such as the following: [] Setting blade depth incorrectly [] Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece [] Twisting the blade while making a cut [] Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly set blade [] Supporting the workpiece incorrectly [] Forcing a cut [] Cutting warped or wet lumber [] Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing the tool To lessen the chance of kickback, follow these safety practices: [] Keep blade at the correct depth setting. The depth setting should not exceed 1/4 in. below the material being cut. [] Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting. Never saw into a knot or nail. [] Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge guide when rip cutting. This helps prevent twisting the blade. [] Use clean, sharp, and properly set blades. Never make cuts with dull blades. [] Support the workpiece properly before beginning a cut. [] Use steady, even pressure when making a cut. Never force a cut. [] Do not cut warped or wet lumber. [] Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in a balanced position to resist the forces if kickback should occur. A WARNING: When using the saw, always stay alert and exercise control. Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving. KICKBACK-BLADESETTOODEEP ) Fig. 5 Fig. 6 J CORRECTBLADEDEPTH= BLADEEXPOSED1/4 in. ORLESS ON UNDERSIDEOFWORKPIECE Fig. 7 CORRECTSUPPORT Fig. 8 13