Makita BSS610 Instruction Manual

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6• Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the sawand position your arms to resist kickback forces.Position your body to either side of the blade,but not in line with the blade. Kickback couldcause the saw to jump backwards, but kickbackforces can be controlled by the operator, if properprecautions are taken.• When blade is binding, or when interrupting acut for any reason, release the trigger and holdthe saw motionless in the material until the bladecomes to a complete stop. Never attempt toremove the saw from the work or pull the sawbackward while the blade is in motion orkickback may occur. Investigate and takecorrective actions to eliminate the cause of bladebinding.• When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centrethe saw blade in the kerf and check that sawteeth are not engaged into the material. If sawblade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from theworkpiece as the saw is restarted.• Support large panels to minimise the risk ofblade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend tosag under their own weight. Supports must beplaced under the panel on both sides, near the lineof cut and near the edge of the panel.To minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback.When cutting operation requires the resting of the sawon the workpiece, the saw should be rested on thelarger portion and the smaller piece cut off.To avoid kickback, do support board or panel near thecut. (Fig. 2)Do not support board or panel away from the cut.(Fig. 3)• Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpenedor improperly set blades produce narrow kerfcausing excessive friction, blade binding andkickback. Keep blade sharp and clean. Gum andwood pitch hardened on blades slows saw andincreases potential for kickback. Keep blade cleanby first removing it from tool, then cleaning it withgum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene.Never use gasoline.• Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking leversmust be tight and secure before making cut. Ifblade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may causebinding and kickback.• Use extra caution when making a “plunge cut”into existing walls or other blind areas. Theprotruding blade may cut objects that can causekickback. For plunge cuts, retract lower guard usingretracting handle.• ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with both hands.NEVER place your hand or fingers behind thesaw. If kickback occurs, the saw could easily jumpbackwards over your hand, leading to seriouspersonal injury. (Fig. 4)• Never force the saw. Forcing the saw can causeuneven cuts, loss of accuracy, and possiblekickback. Push the saw forward at a speed so thatthe blade cuts without slowing.10. Check lower guard for proper closing before eachuse. Do not operate the saw if lower guard doesnot move freely and close instantly. Never clampor tie the lower guard into the open position. If sawis accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent.Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle andmake sure it moves freely and does not touch theblade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.To check lower guard, open lower guard by hand, thenrelease and watch guard closure. Also check to seethat retracting handle does not touch tool housing.Leaving blade exposed is VERY DANGEROUS andcan lead to serious personal injury.11. Check the operation of the lower guard spring. Ifthe guard and the spring are not operatingproperly, they must be serviced before use. Lowerguard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts,gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.12. Lower guard should be retracted manually only forspecial cuts such as “plunge cuts” and“compound cuts.” Raise lower guard by retractinghandle and as soon as blade enters the material,the lower guard must be released. For all othersawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.13. Always observe that the lower guard is coveringthe blade before placing saw down on bench orfloor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause thesaw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path.Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop afterswitch is released. Before setting the tool down aftercompleting a cut, be sure that the lower guard hasclosed and the blade has come to a complete stop.14. Use extra caution when cutting damp wood,pressure treated lumber, or wood containingknots. Adjust speed of cut to maintain smoothadvancement of tool without decrease in blade speed.15. Avoid Cutting Nails. Inspect for and remove allnails from lumber before cutting.16. Place the wider portion of the saw base on thatpart of the workpiece which is solidly supported,not on the section that will fall off when the cut ismade. As examples, Fig. 5 illustrates the RIGHTway to cut off the end of a board, and Fig. 6 theWRONG way. If the workpiece is short or small,clamp it down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORTPIECES BY HAND!17. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw heldupside down in a vise. This is extremelydangerous and can lead to serious accidents.(Fig. 7)18. Some material contains chemicals which may betoxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation andskin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.19. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on thesaw blade.20. Always use blades recommended in this manual.Do not use any abrasive wheels.21. Wear a dust mask and hearing protection whenuse the tool.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.WARNING:DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gainedfrom repeated use) replace strict adherence to safetyrules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to