Overview

The saw is capable of ripping and cross cutting hardwoods, softwoods and man made boards quickly, accurately and safely.

If the tool becomes too hot, let it run under no load for 2–3 minutes to cool the motor.

The quality of the cut will improve as the number of blade teeth increases.

The blade cuts on an upward stroke and may chip the uppermost surface or edges of your work piece. When cutting, ensure that your uppermost surface is a non- visible surface when your work is finished.

By slackening the bevel adjustment knob (6), the body and the blade of the saw can be tilted to any angle up to 45° for making angle cuts. Please note that the maximum depth of cut is reduced when cutting at an angle.

A fixed guard (13) encloses the upper part of the blade. As the saw advances through the work piece, the retracting blade guard (11) is pushed back by the edge of the wood to expose only that part of the blade which is needed. When the blade clears the work, the retracting blade guard snaps back to completely enclose the blade.

Adjusting the cutting depth

Caution. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments.

1.Ensure that the saw is facing away from you.

2.Loosen the depth locking lever (15).

3.Hold the base plate flat against the edge of the work piece and lift the body of the saw until the blade is at the right depth - as shown on the indicator

(16).

4.Tighten the depth locking lever (15).

Adjusting the depth locking lever

If the locking lever cannot be tightened enough to lock the pivot point, it is time to adjust it.

1.Ensure the power is disconnected from the mains socket.

2.With a pair of circlip pliers or a flat screwdriver blade, carefully remove the circlip from the pivot point nut.

3.Take off the lever and move it back one section.

4.Replace lever and carefully re-fit the circlip.

5.Check the pivot point now locks tight when the lever is pushed over to tighten.

Adjusting the bevel angle

Caution. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments.

1.Loosen the bevel adjustment knob (6).

2.Tilt the body of the saw until the required angle is reached, using the bevel scale (7) as a guide.

3.For accurate work it is necessary to make a trial cut, measure the work and

reset the angle until the correct setting is achieved.

4.Tighten the bevel adjustment knob (6) to secure the base plate.