Never disable safety guards, always read the instructions first. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they may get caught in the blade. Never use your hands to clear the scraps from a sawing worktable but instead, use a push stick. Use sharp blades. Dull blades cause binding stalling and kickback. Use the correct blade for the application. Set it for the correct depth. At the start, let the saw reach full speed before cutting, support the work firmly so it won’t shift.