Switch
Release lock off by pressing button as shown (Fig. 10). Pull the trigger switch to turn the motor ON. Releasing the trigger turns the motor OFF. Releasing the trigger also automatically actuates lock off button.
NOTE: This tool has no provision to lock the switch in the ON position, and should never be locked ON by any other means
Cutting
Place the wider portion of the saw shoe on that part of the work piece which is solidly supported, not on the section that will fall off when the cut is made. As examples, FIG. 6 illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of a board. Always clamp work. Don’t try to hold short pieces by hand! Remember to support cantilevered and overhanging material. Use caution when sawing material from below.
Be sure saw is up to full speed before blade contacts material to be cut. Starting saw with blade against material to be cut or pushed forward into kerf can result in kickback. Push the saw forward at a speed which allows the blade to cut without laboring. Hardness and toughness can vary even in the same piece of material, and knotty or damp sections can put a heavy load on the saw. When this happens, push the saw more slowly, but hard enough to keep working without much decrease in speed. Forcing the saw can cause rough cuts, inaccuracy, kickback, and
IF SAW STALLS, RELEASE THE TRIGGER AND BACK THE SAW UNTIL IT IS LOOSE. BE SURE BLADE IS STRAIGHT IN THE CUT AND CLEAR OF THE CUTTING EDGE BEFORE RESTARTING.
As you finish a cut, release the trigger and allow the blade to stop before lifting the saw from the work. As you lift the saw, the spring- tensioned telescoping guard will automatically close under the blade.
Remember the blade is exposed until this occurs. Never reach under the work for any reason. When you have to retract the telescoping guard manually (as is necessary for starting pocket cuts) always use the retracting lever.
NOTE: When cutting thin strips, be careful to ensure that small cutoff pieces don’t hang up on inside of lower guard.
RIPPING
Ripping is the process of cutting wider boards into narrower strips- cutting grain lengthwise. Hand guiding is more difficult for this type of sawing and some type of guide should be used.
POCKET CUTTING (FIG. 9)
TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK BEFORE ADJUSTING.
A pocket cut is one that is made in a floor, wall, or other flat surface. Adjust saw shoe so blade cuts at desired depth. Tilt saw forward and rest front of the shoe on material to be cut. Using the retracting lever, retract blade guard to an upward position. Lower rear of shoe until blade teeth almost touch cutting line. Now release the blade guard (its contact with the work will keep it in position to open freely as you start the cut). Start the motor and gradually lower the saw until its shoe 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. 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 of the work surface which could cause injury.
Cleaning
Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Many household cleaners contain chemicals which could seriously damage plastic. Also, do not use gasoline, turpentine, lacquer or paint thinner, dry cleaning fluids or similar products. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
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