Bostitch BTE300K instruction manual Troubleshooting, Pocket Cutting FIGURE O

hints for optimum use

• As some splintering along the line of cut on the top side of the workpiece cannot be avoided, cut on the side where splintering is acceptable.

• Where splintering is to be minimized, e.g. when cutting laminates, clamp a piece of plywood onto the top of the workpiece.

POCKET CUTTING (FIGURE O)		O
WARNING: Never tie the blade guard in a
raised position. Never move the saw backwards
when pocket cutting. This may cause the unit to
raise up off the work surface which could cause
injury.
A pocket cut is one that is made in a floor, wall, or		3
other flat surface.
• Adjust the saw foot plate so the blade cuts at
desired depth.
• PTilt the saw forward and rest front of the foot plate
on material to be cut.
• Using the retracting lever, retract lower blade
guard to an upward position. Lower rear of foot
plate until blade teeth almost touch cutting line.
• Release the blade guard (its contact with the
work will keep it in position to open freely as you start the cut). Remove hand from
guard lever and firmly grip auxiliary handle (3), as shown in			P
figure O. Position your body and arm to allow you to resist				20
kickback if it occurs.
• Make sure blade is not in contact with cutting surface before
starting saw.
• Start the motor and gradually lower the saw until its foot				10
plate rests flat on the material to be cut. Advance saw along
the cutting line until cut is completed.
• Release trigger and allow blade to stop completely before
withdrawing the blade from
the material.
• When starting each new cut, repeat as above.
wrench and Accessory STORAGE
The wrench (10) is stored in the carrying case of the BTE300 as			6
shown in figure P. Additional blades (6) can also be stored in the
case along with an area for an optional rip fence (20).
Problem	Troubleshooting
	Possible Cause	Possible Solution
• Unit will not start.	• Cord not plugged in.	• Plug tool into a working outlet.
	• Circuit fuse is blown.	• Replace circuit fuse. (If the
		product repeatedly causes the
		circuit fuse to blow, discontinue
		use immediately and have it
		serviced at a Bostitch service
	• Circuit breaker is tripped.	center or authorized servicer.)
		• Reset circuit breaker. (If the
		product repeatedly causes the
		circuit breaker to trip,
		discontinue use immediately
		and have it serviced at a Bostitch
		service center or authorized
	• Cord or switch is damaged.	servicer.)
		• Have cord or switch replaced
		at a Bostitch Service
		Center or Authorized Servicer

For assistance with your product, visit our website at www.bostitch.com. for a list of service centers, or call the Bostitch Customer Care Center at (800) 262-2161.

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