OPERATION
OPERATING THE SAW
See Figures 16 - 18.
It is important to understand the correct method for oper- ating the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw.
WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of the saw. Loss of control could cause an accident resulting in pos- sible serious injury.
DANGER: When lifting the saw from the
workpiece, the blade is exposed on the underside of the saw until the lower blade guard closes. Make sure the lower blade guard is closed before setting the saw down.
To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints.
nHold the saw firmly with both hands.
nAvoid placing your hand on the workpiece while mak- ing a cut.
nSupport the workpiece so that the cut (kerf) is always to your side.
nSupport the workpiece near the cut.
nClamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will not move during the cut.
nAlways place the saw on the workpiece that is sup- ported, not the “cut off” piece.
nPlace the workpiece with the “good” side down.
nDraw a guideline along the desired line of cut before beginning your cut.
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