90520983 VPX1301 Cut SAW 7/19/07 3:03 PM Page 10
TRIGGER SWITCH (FIGURE F)
The tool is equipped with a switch
•To operate the tool, slide the switch
•After the tool is running, release the switch
•To turn off, release the trigger switch. There is no provision for locking the tool on.
•Hold saw firmly with one hand or both hands (figure H) while cutting. Whenever possible, the saw shoe must be held firmly against the material being cut. This will prevent the saw from jumping or vibrating and minimize blade breakage.
BLADE CLAMP RELEASE LEVER (FIGURE G)
The Black & Decker VPX1301 accepts both
CAUTION: Recently used blades may be hot.
To install blade into saw:
•Push down on the blade clamp release lever to its full open position as shown in Figure G.
•Insert blade shank from the front.
•Release the blade clamp release lever.
To remove blade from saw:
•Push down on the blade clamp release lever to its full open position.
•Remove blade.
•Release the blade clamp release lever.
WOOD CUTTING
WARNING: Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay particular attention to overhead wires which may be hidden from view. Anticipate the path of falling branches and debris ahead of time.
WARNING: Inspect work site for hidden gas pipes, water pipes, or electrical wires before making blind or plunge cuts. Failure to do so may result in explosion, property damage, electric shock, and/or serious personal injury.
•Before cutting any type of wood, use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
•Place shoe firmly against work to be cut.
•Switch on saw motor before applying pressure.
•Whenever possible, the shoe must be held firmly against the material being cut. This will prevent the saw from jumping or vibrating and minimize blade breakage.
METAL CUTTING (FIGURE H)
•Use a finer blade for ferrous metals and a coarse blade for
•In thin gauge sheet metals it is best to clamp wood to both sides of sheet. This will ensure a clean cut without excess vibration or tearing of metal.
•Avoid forcing cutting blade as this reduces blade life and causes costly blade breakage.
•When cutting metal piping, do not cut directly through the pipe as you would saw a wooden dowel. Instead, cut around the circumference of the pipe to avoid pinching the blade. Only one section of the blade should be in contact with the pipe.
NOTE: You should spread a thin film of oil or other coolant along the line ahead of the saw cut for easier operation and longer blade life. For cutting aluminum, kerosene is preferred.
POCKET CUTTING - WOOD ONLY (FIGURE I)
Pocket cutting is used to cut a hole in a piece of material without cutting from the side.
•Measure the surface area to be cut and mark clearly with a pencil.etc.
•Tilt saw forward and rest front of the shoe on material to be cut.
•Switch the tool on. Grip the handle firmly and raise the back edge of tool until the blade cuts smoothly into the material. Always be sure blade reaches its complete depth before starting to cut.
•Allow the blade to come to a complete stop before lifting saw from material.
•When starting each new cut, repeat the above steps.
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