OPERATION
WARNING:
The tool should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making ad- justments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury.
STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW
See Figure 9.
To start the saw: Depress the switch trigger.
Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw into the workpiece.
WARNING:
The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause the saw to “kickback” towards you resulting in serious injury.
To stop the saw: Release the switch trigger.
After you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving.
ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH
See Figure 10.
Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) below the material being cut. More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough. For more depth of cut accuracy, a scale is located on the upper blade guard.
Follow these directions to adjust the blade depth.
■Unplug the saw.
■Pull depth adjustment lever upward to release.
■Determine the desired depth of cut.
■Locate depth of cut scale. It is visible to the inside of the lower blade guard when the saw is raised.
■Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower saw until the indicator mark on bracket aligns with notch on blade guard.
■Press down on depth adjustment lever to secure the position.
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
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