HOW TO USE THE CUTTING GUIDE

Using the cutting guide (A) Fig. 12 will provide more accurate cuts than by cutting free-hand.

For installation, insert the cutting guide

(A)Fig. 12 in the mounting slot (B) at the front of the base plate (C). Select the desired cut width on the cutting guide and tighten the wing nut (D) to lock.

A

B C D

Fig. 12

HOW TO USE THE SIGHTING NOTCH

To aid in free-hand cutting, a triangle- shaped sighting notch (A) Fig. 13 is located at the front of the base plate

(C)Fig. 13. Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the sighting notch. Make the cut.

A C

Fig. 13

CLAMP THE WORKPIECE

Secure the workpiece properly. The workpiece should be straight and firmly clamped to avoid possible movement and pinching as the cut nears completion. Provide adequate support for long or wide workpieces.

Confirm that the blade has come to a complete stop before removing or securing the workpiece, or changing the workpiece angle. Press the safety, then the trigger switch. Move the saw forward to contact the workpiece.

Clamp the workpiece on a rigid support, such as a bench or saw horses. Mark the line of cut on the workpiece. Be sure that the cut-off line is far enough on the workpiece to allow proper operation of the telescoping guard. Place the front edge of the saw squarely on workpiece before starting the motor. Sight the cutting line with the sighting notch indicator or use the cutting guide. Be certain that the blade is not contacting the workpiece. Press the safety, then the trigger switch, and move the saw forward to begin the cut.

Keep the cord away from cutting area to prevent it from becoming entangled in the workpiece.

Do not force the saw. Let the saw do the cutting at the rate of speed permitted by the type of cut and workpiece to minimize sparking and to avoid overloading the tool. After completing the cut, release the power switch and wait for the coasting blade to stop completely before putting the saw down.

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Porter-Cable 440 instruction manual HOW to USE the Cutting Guide, HOW to USE the Sighting Notch, Clamp the Workpiece