General Operating Instructions
The Saw features a variable speed Trigger. For increased strokes per minute, squeeze the Trigger harder. For decreased strokes per minute, apply less pressure to the Trigger.
Note: When cutting softer materials, use a faster speed. When cutting harder materials, use a slower speed.
General Cutting
1.Install the Blade and adjust the Shoe for the job.
2.Press and release the Trigger to ensure that the Trigger Lock is off.
3.Holding the Saw with the Trigger released, plug the Power Cord into a 120V electrical outlet.
4.To begin sawing, gripping the saw firmly with both hands, rest the front of the Shoe on your workpiece with the blade above the work.
IMPORTANT: Do not start the Saw if the Saw Blade is in contact with anything before operation.
5.Depress the Trigger.
6.Allow the tool to come up to full speed before touching the work material.
7.Guide the Saw Blade into the workpiece.
WARNING! Keep the Shoe pressed firmly against the workpiece while cutting to prevent tool kickback.
8.For continuous cutting, press and release the Trigger Lock button, then release the Trigger.
9.Maintain a smooth motion, guiding the Blade through the material as it is cut. Follow the cut. Do not press too hard. If the saw slows down as it is cutting, apply less pressure on the saw.
10.To stop the saw, release the Trigger when not using the Trigger Lock feature. If using the Trigger Lock function, press and release the Trigger.
11.Allow the tool to come to a complete stop before setting it down.
12.To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and disconnect its power supply after use. Clean, then store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.
Plunge Cutting |
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Plunge cut into plywood and thin board |
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panels. Do not attempt to plunge cut into | Safety | |
thick, hard wood or metal panels. | ||
1. Clearly mark the line of cut. | ||
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2. From a convenient starting point within the |
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cutting area, place the tip of the Blade over that |
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point with the Saw parallel to the line of cut. |
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3. Place the edge of the Pivot Shoe on the work piece |
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with the Blade NOT touching the work material. |
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Squeeze the Trigger to start the tool operating. Never |
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start a plunge cut with the Blade tip touching the work |
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piece. This will cause an immediate kick back, that |
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can damage the work piece, blade or cause injury. |
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Rotate Tool on | Setup |
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Pivot Shoe |
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Line of cut |
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4. | Wait for the Saw to reach full speed, then slowly | Operation |
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| rotate the tool on the Pivot Shoe as the Blade |
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| contacts the work piece. Hold the tool firmly. |
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5. | Continue to slowly rotate the tool until the Blade |
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| has penetrated through the work material. |
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| Press the Pivot Shoe firmly against the work |
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| material and continue to make the cut. |
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Metal Cutting |
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1. | Install a metal cutting blade. |
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2. | Coat the cutting surface with cutting oil to |
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| prevent the blade from overheating. |
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3. | Follow general cutting procedure above. | Maintenance |
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Item 69067 | For technical questions, please call | Page 11 |
