SAW SAFETY

TAPERED GROUND SAWS CUT ON THE "PULL" STROKE

Tapered ground saws are twice as aggressive as conventional saws because each tooth is ground for maximum sharpness. Typically tapered ground saws cut at twice the speed of conventional saws depending upon the user and the application. With this increase in efficiency comes an increased awareness of what the blade can and can't do.

FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OUT OF TAPERED GROUND SAWS

• DO NOT use muscle to speed up your sawing. Let the saw do the work by letting up on the pressure when pushing forward. The use of occasional "candle wax" and both sides of the blades makes the saw work easier.

• Premature blade breakage is caused by the combination of pushing/pulling against the cutting direction and unnecessary pressure.

• Any pressure put on the blade (BENDING right or left) while in the cut will also damage the saw.

• Keep your blades clean. Kerosene is a good solvent to clean up the blade. Keep kerosene away from the handle.

• When not in use, store the saw in a protective sheath and out of any moisture contact. Keep out of the reach of children.

• Use a drop of machine oil on the pivot point occasionally.

• Impulse hardened blades cannot be re-sharpened by the use of a hand file.