￿Do not use the main unit near equipment that generates electrical noise such as generators. Electrical noise might cause faulty readings or

operation on the digital display.

9. Cutting operation

(1)As shown in Fig. 17 the width of the saw blade is the width of the cut. Therefore, slide the workpiece to the

right (viewed from the operator’s position) when length is desired, or to the left when length is desired.

MarkingMarking

(pre-marked)(pre-marked)

Fig. 17

(Only Model C12LCH/C12FCH)

If a laser marker is used, align the laser line with the left side of the saw blade, and then align the ink line with the laser line.

(2)Once the saw blade reaches maximum speed, slowly push down the handle and bring the saw blade in the vicinity of the material to be cut.

(3)Once the saw blade contacts the workpiece, push the handle down gradually to cut into the workpiece.

(4)After cutting the workpiece to the desired depth, turn the power tool OFF and let the saw blade stop completely before raising the handle from the

workpiece to return it to the full retract position.

CAUTION

￿For maximum dimensions for cutting, refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” table.

￿Increased pressure on the handle will not increase the cutting speed. On the contrary, too much pressure may result in overload of the motor and/or decreased cutting efficiency.

￿Confirm that the trigger switch is turned OFF and the power plug has been removed from the receptacle whenever the tool is not in use.

￿Always turn the power off and let the saw blade stop completely before raising the handle from the workpiece. If the handle is raised while the saw blade is still rotating, the cut-off piece may become jammed against the saw blade causing fragments to scatter about dangerously.

￿Every time one cutting of deep-cutting operation is finished, turn the switch off, and check that the saw blade has stopped. Then raise the handle, and return it to the full retract position.

￿Be absolutely sure to remove the cut material from the top of the turntable, and then proceed to the next

step.

10. Miter cutting procedures

(1)Loosen the side handle and push the lever for angle stoppers. Then, adjust the turntable until the indicator aligns with desired setting on the miter scale (Fig. 18).

(2)Re-tighten the side handle to secure the turntable in the desired position.

Turntable

Miter Scale

Indicator

Lever

(For miter scale)

Turn the turntable

Push

Loosen

Tighten

Side Handle

 

Fig. 18

NOTE

￿Positive stops are provided at the right and left of the 0° center setting, at 15°, 22.5°, 31.6° and 45° settings. Check that the miter scale and the tip of the indicator are properly aligned.

￿Operation of the saw with the miter scale and indicator out of alignment, or with the side handle not properly

tightened, will result in poor cutting precision.

CAUTION

￿Never remove the side handle; use of the tool without

it would be hazardous.

To prevent an accident or personal injury always firmly tighten the miter handle.

11. Bevel cutting procedures (Fig. 19)

(1)Loosen the clamp lever and bevel the saw blade to the left.

(2)Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting while watching the bevel angle scale and indicator, then secure the clamp lever.

Indicator

(for bevel scale)

Clamp Lever

Tighten

Loosen

Fig. 19

WARNING

￿When the workpiece is secured on the left or right side of the blade, the short cut-off portion will come to rest on the right or left side of the saw blade. Always turn the power off and let the saw blade stop completely before raising the handle from the workpiece.

If the handle is raised while the saw blade is still rotating, the cut-off piece may become jammed against the saw blade causing fragments to scatter about dangerously.

￿When stopping the bevel cutting operation halfway, start cutting after pulling back the motor head to the initial position.

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