SM 2610925541
ADJUSTABLE LINE GUIDE
(Models 5450 5500, 5600, 5650, & 5700 only) For a straight 90° cut you can use the left or right side of notch in the foot. For 45° bevel cuts, use the right side (Fig 9). The guide can be adjusted to allow for variation in blade thicknesses for whichever side of the blade the user would prefer to cut the line on.
TO ATTACH: Disconnect plug from power source. Align hole in adjustable line guide with hole in foot and secure with screw provide.
TO ADJUST: Loosen but don’t remove, the adjustment screw enough so the guide can move freely. Set a straightedge flat on the
preferred side of the blade, lining up both the edge of the straightedge and the edge of the guide where the 0° mark is located.
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ADJUSTABLE |
LINE GUIDE |
GUIDE
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
SWITCH
! WARNING When starting the tool, hold it with both hands. The
torque from the motor can cause the tool to twist.
To turn tool “ON”, squeeze the trigger switch. To turn the tool “OFF”, release the trigger switch, which is spring loaded and will return to the off position automatically.
Your saw should be running at full speed BEFORE starting the cut, and turned off only AFTER completing the cut. To increase switch life, do not turn switch on and off while cutting.
LINE OF CUT LIGHT (Models 5650 & 5700 only)
Your tool is also equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the switch is activated, for better visibility when cutting.
GENERAL CUTS
Always hold the saw handle with one hand and the auxiliary handle or housing with the other.
Always be sure either hand ! WARNING does not interfere with the
free movement of the lower guard.
Maintain a firm grip and operate the switch with a decisive action. Never force the saw. Use light and continuous pressure.
!WARNING After completing a cut and the trigger has been
released, be aware of the necessary time it takes for the blade to come to a complete stop during coast down. Do not allow the saw to brush against your leg or side, since the lower guard is retractable, it could catch on your clothing and expose the blade. Be aware of the necessary blade exposures that exist in both the upper and lower guard areas.
When cutting is interrupted, to resume cutting: squeeze the trigger and allow the blade to
reach full speed,
When cutting across the grain, the fibers of the wood have a tendency to tear and lift. Advancing the saw slowly minimizes this effect. For a finished cut, a cross cut blade or miter blade is recommended.
CUTTING MASONRY/METAL
This tool is not recommended for continuous and general usage with metal or masonry cut- off wheels. If you use your saw for cutting these materials, use the appropriate wheel for the material being cut.
When cutting masonry, do not cut a depth of more than 1/4 inch (6 mm). Make successive passes to achieve desired depth. Apply a light forward pressure. Do not overload motor. Disconnect plug from power source and clean dust from air vents frequently. Metal cutting is done at full depth.
Clean guards frequently to ! WARNING assure a rapid return of
lower guard. The lower guard may become sluggish when cutting masonry materials.
! WARNING Abrasive Cut Off Wheels must have a maximum
safe operating speed greater than the “no load RPM” marked on the tool’s nameplate. Wheels running over the rated speed can fly apart and cause injury.
Do not use the abrasive ! WARNING cut off wheel near
flammable materials. Sparks from the wheel could ignite these materials.
! WARNING This machine is not intended to be used with
Wet Diamond Wheels. Using water or other liquid coolants with this machine may result in electrocution or shock. Use of Dry Diamond Wheels is acceptable.