OPERATION
SELECTING BLADES
Selecting the correct type of blade is important in order to obtain the best performance from the saw. Select the blade based on the application and on the material you wish to cut. Selecting the right blade will give you a smoother, faster cut and prolong the life of the blade.
Blades with fewer teeth, 10 teeth per inch (TPI) are typically used for cutting wood, while blades with more teeth are better for cutting metal or plastic. We recommend 14 TPI for plastics and soft metals and 18 TPI for hard metals.
INSTALLING BLADES
See Figure 2.
The toolless blade change system eliminates the need for tools when changing the blade.
Unplug the saw.
Lift the blade release lever.
Insert saw blade until it is fully seated.
NOTE: Blade can be installed with teeth facing either up or down.
Lower the blade release lever.
TURNING THE SAW ON/OFF
See Figure 3.
To turn the saw on: Depress the switch trigger.
To turn the saw off: Release the switch trigger.
blade
release
lever
Fig. 2
switch 
trigger
ADJUSTING THE SPEED
See Figure 4.
The variable speed feature allows the saw to operate at speeds that can be increased by rotating the dial from 1 (slow) to 6 (fast). The dial is conveniently located on the handle, allowing operator control of blade speed.
To increase the speed: Turn the variable speed dial to |
a higher number setting. |
TO INCREASE
SPEED
3
Fig. 3
VARIABLE
To decrease the speed: Turn the variable speed dial to |
a lower number setting. |
SPEED dial
TO DECREASE
SPEED
Fig. 4
10