General cutting

Using the pendulum control

Rotating the rear handle

1.With the pendulum control

(2)set at the blade moves backwards and forwards only and does not swing up and down as well. This is called “straight cutting”. Use straight cutting when sawing hard materials such as metal.

2.With the pendulum control

(2)set at the blade swings up and down as well as moving backwards and forwards. This “pendulum action cutting” is very efficient when cutting softer materials. It provides a more aggressive and faster cut.

Straight Cutting

Pendulum Cutting

1.The rear handle (8) can be rotated, there are eight set positions of operation, spaced 45° apart.

2.The rear handle must be “locked” into one of the eight preset positions. It must not be used at any position in between these eight preset positions as it might rotate during use and create a hazard.

3.To rotate the handle press on the rotating release switch

(9) and move the handle to one of the present positions.

1. Hold the saw firmly in front

and clearly away from you.

NOTE. Pendulum action cutting can leave a rough finish. Use a file or rasp to clean up the cut edge if necessary.

WARNING. Use the straight cutting mode when you wish to make curved or clean cuts, even when working with soft materials.

2.	Make sure that the blade is
	clear of any obstruction and
	that the power cord or any
	extension cord is out of the
	path of the blade.
3.	Ensure that the material to
	be cut is held firmly. Small
	work pieces should be held

	in a vice or clamped to the workbench.
4.	Mark out the cutting line.
5.	Press the lock-off button and squeeze the trigger.
6.	Wait until the saw has reached maximum speed.
7.	Place the shoe on the work piece and begin sawing.

NOTE. Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting. Do not force the cutting; allow the blade and the saw to do the work.

WARNING. Use of excessive pressure that causes bending or twisting of the blade may cause the blade to break.