HOW TO HOLD SAW MODEL 741 Hold saw as shown in Fig. 6. The gear housing, intermediate plate, blade and pivoting guide shoe may be made live if the blade cuts into live wiring within a wall.

TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK THE SAW MUST BE HELD AS SHOWN IN FIG. 6, AND MUST HAVE THE RUBBER FRONT HOUSING COVER PROPERLY INSTALLED AND NOT DAMAGED.

Fig. 6

TO START AND STOP SAW

1.Make sure power circuit voltage is the same as shown on the specification plate on the saw. Connect saw to power circuit.

2.Hold saw firmly. Squeeze trigger switch (A) Fig. 7, to start motor. Release trigger to stop motor.

VARIABLE SPEED

A

Fig. 7

The saw is equipped with a variable speed control (0 to 2600 SPM). As the switch trigger is squeezed, the speed of the saw blade increases.

The lower speeds are recommended for most metal cutting, while the higher speeds are recommended for wood. A few practice cuts at various speeds (on scrap material), will aid you in choosing the best speed for obtaining the desired results on your application.

PIVOTING GUIDE SHOE FEATURES

The Model 741 is supplied with a standard hex key guide shoe.

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Porter-Cable 741 instruction manual To Start and Stop SAW, Variable Speed, Pivoting Guide Shoe Features