Assembly dk Adjusting
ON-OFF KNOB
1.To turn tool “ON”, place fingers on Speed
NOTE: A hesitation before blade movement, after tool is turned “ON, is a normal condition of this saw.
2.To turn tool “OFF”, push in Speed
The variable speed control may be adjusted to the approximate speeds identified on the control panel.
Suggested speeds are identified under “Choice of Blade and Speed. Turn the control knob clockwise (7)to increase strokes per minute and
This motor has an electronic control that regulates the speed and provides overloadprotectionto the motor. If the motor fails to start after about 2 seconds, push the Speed Control Knob “OFF. Unplugthe tool. Check that the blade moves freely up and down by rotating the motor using a screwdriver if the slot in the end of the motor shaft. If the blade is free, plugtool in, start the motor again. If the motor still will not start, refer to the “Motor Trouble shooting Chart”.
NOTE: If the internal overload protector has tripped, pushing the Speed Control Knob “ O F F will reset it.
3.To lock knob in “OFF” position, install a padlock through the post above the knob as illustrated, and lock the padlock. (Padlock is not supplied with the saw.)
WARNING: For your own safety, always push the knob “ O F F when tool is not in use. Also, in the event of a power failure, push the knob “OFF”.
“LOCKOUT”your knob with a padlock as shown. This will prevent the tool from starting up again when the power comes back on.
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