Using Wood Saw
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of injury read the Safety Instructions at the front of this manual before using the wood saw.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields.
Follow these steps:
Hold the wood saw with both hands. (See Fig. 4) Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving.
1.Line up the sight line on shoe with your cutting line. (See Fig.3)
Alignment with cutting line
•Use the notch as guide to establish cutting position. Align the notch with cutting line.
As the cutting position may differ depending on the blade, do a trial cut beforehand.
Cutting line
Notch
0° |
| 45° |
|
Guide line of blade front
Fig. 3
2.Press the switch lock lever down, then squeeze the power switch to start the motor, and then release the switch lock lever.
Switch lock lever
Handle
CAUTION:
•Check that the switch lock lever works.
If power switch can be activated without depressing the switch lock lever, discontinue use immediately. Take the tool to an author- ized service center.
•Always hold the handle with one hand and the front grip with the other. (See Fig.4) Maintain a firm grip and depress the switch fully.
•The blade should not touch the cutting mate- rial before you start the motor. Wait until the blade reaches full speed before starting a cut.
•This tool has no provision to lock the power switch in the “ON” position, and you must not attempt to secure it in the “ON” position.
3.Start cutting when the blade reaches full speed. 4.During cutting, keep your cutting line straight. Move the wood saw forward at a steady speed.
WARNING
•To prevent dangerous kickback, keep the shoe of the wood saw flat on the surface of the material being cut.
•Never force the saw. Use light and continuous pressure.
5.If the motor starts to feel too warm, stop cutting. Let the wood saw cool down before continuing work.
6.It is always a safe practice to remove the battery pack after use and before storing the wood saw.
Front grip | Power |
| switch |
| Fig. 4 |
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