Operating Instructions for Saw
!WARNING Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
When working, never hold tool with your hand or fingers in area of the saw blade. The fingers of the guiding hand must always be kept behind the limiting ridge (Fig. 14).
FIG. 14
LIMITING
RIDGE 
SLIDE "ON-OFF" SWITCH
The tool is switched "ON" by the slide switch located at the side of the motor housing. The switch can be locked in the "ON" position, a convenience for long cutting operations.
TO LOCK THE SWITCH "ON", slide the switch button forward and press "IN" the FRONT portion.
TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH, simply press and release the REAR portion of the button. The switch is spring loaded and will snap back automatically.
VARIABLE SPEED DIAL
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed dial. The blade stroke rate may be adjusted during cutting operation by setting the dial on or between any one of the six numbers.
Application Position
Softwood 3 - 6
Hardwood 4 - 6
Plastic1 - 6
The optimum stroke rate depends on the material and must be determined by testing on similar materials in each application.
POSITIONING THE BLADE
AGAINST THE WORK
Never saw with the blade facing upward or in the direction of the body (Fig. 15).
FIG. 15
The cutting action of this saw is similar to a handsaw.
Place the blade on the edge of the work- piece. The blade should be held at a steep angle to the workpiece approx. 60° (Fig. 16A.)
It is difficult to begin cutting on the flat of a workpiece (Fig.16B).
FIG. 16
A | B |
Pull blade thru the workpiece maintaining a steep angle when cutting (Fig. 17A).
Do not start cutting on the back edge and allow tip to plunge into workpiece (Fig. 17B)
FIG. 17
AB