Slugger 72905361120, Instruction Manual

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   operator if proper precautions are taken.

b) When blade is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger  

    and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete   

    stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or remove the saw blade from  

    the work piece while in motion or kickback may occur.

 Investigate and take corrective  

    actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.

c) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the cut and check  

   that saw teeth are not engaged into the material.

 If saw blade is binding, it may walk up  

   or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.

d) Support long material lengths to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback.

    Long length materials tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed    

     under the material on both sides near the line of cut and near the edge of the material.

e) Do not use dull or damaged blades.

 Unsharpened or improperly mounted blades  

    produce narrow cuts causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback. 

f)  Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before  

   making cut.

 If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.

Guard Safety Instructions 

a) Check guards for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if guards don’t  

     move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the guards into the open position.  

If saw is accidentally dropped, guards may be bent. 

b) Check the operation of the guards springs. If the guards and the spring are not operating     

     properly, they must be serviced before use.

 The guards may operate sluggishly due to  

     damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.

c) When the saw blade is lowered, both guards separate to perform cut.

d) Always observe that the guards are covering the blade before leaving the saw. 

Be aware 

     of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.

Additional Safety Instructions

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Use the vice to secure and support the workpiece. Holding the work by hand or against your  

body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

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Keep your body positioned to either side of the blade, but not in line with the saw blade.    

KICKBACK could cause material to jump backwards (see Causes and Operator Prevention of  

 KICKBACK).
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Always make sure nothing interferes with the movement of the blade guards.

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Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warning label.  

Wheels and other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and injure. Accessory  

ratings must always be above tool speed as shown on tool nameplate.

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Always make sure the saw is clean before using.

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Stop using this saw and have it properly serviced if any unusual noise or abnormal operation  

 occcurs.
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Always be sure all components are mounted properly and securely before using tool.

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Always handle the saw blade with care when mounting or removing it or when removing the  

diamond knockout.

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Always wait until the motor has reached full speed before starting a cut.