Pocket Cutting

OPERATION

See Figure 23.

WARNING:

Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of the saw, possibly causing serious injury.

Adjust the bevel setting to zero, set the blade to the correct blade depth setting, and swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade guard handle.

Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle to avoid serious injury.

While holding the lower blade guard by the handle, firmly rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece.

Depress the lock-off button and squeeze the switch trig- ger to start the saw. Always let the blade reach full speed then slowly lower blade into the workpiece until base is flat against workpiece.

After you complete your cut release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. After the blade has stopped, remove it from the workpiece. Corners may then be cleared out with a hand saw or sabre saw.

WARNING:

Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position. Leaving the blade exposed could lead to serious injury.

	50	6
	45	5
	30	5
	30
		4
		3
		2
		1
	3	0
	2
	1
	45
		0

	LOWER
LOWER BLADE	BLADE GUARD
GUARD HANDLE	Fig. 23
	Fig. 23