OPERATION
POCKET CUTTING
See Figure 21.
WARNING:
Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of your saw possibly causing serious injury.
Follow these directions to pocket cut.
■Adjust the bevel setting to zero.
■Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting.
■Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade guard handle.
LOWER BLADE GUARD
NOTE: Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle to avoid serious injury.
■Hold the lower blade guard by the handle.
■Rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece.
■Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
■Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
WARNING:
Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cutting. Cutting in the reverse direction could cause the saw to climb up on the workpiece and back toward you.
■Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
■Lift the saw from the workpiece.
■Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw.
WARNING:
Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position. Leaving the blade exposed could lead to serious injury.
CUT
LOWER BLADE GUARD HANDLE
Fig. 21
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