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FIG. 8
BEVEL ADJUSTMENTBEVEL
Disconnect battery pack from tool. The footADJUSTMENT
can be adjusted up to 50! by loosening theKNOB
bevel adjustment knob at the front of the
saw. Align to desired angle on calibrated
quadrant. Then tighten bevel adjustment
knob (Fig. 8). Because of the increased
amount of blade engagement in the work and
decreased stability of the foot, blade bindingQUADRANT
may occur. Keep the saw steady and the foot
firmly on the workpiece.
LINE GUIDE90!45!
VERTICALBEVEL
For a straight 90! cut, use right side of notchCUTS
CUTS
in the foot. For 45! bevel cuts, use the left
side (Fig. 9). The cutting guide notch will give
an approximate line of cut. Make sample cuts
in scrap lumber to verify actual line of cut.
FIG. 9
This will be helpful because of the number of
different blade types and thicknesses
available. To ensure minimum splintering on
the good side of the material to be cut, face
the good side down.
SWITCHMaintain a firm grip and operate the switch
To turn tool OON�, squeeze the trigger switch.with a decisive action. Never force the saw.
To turn the tool OOFF�, release the triggerUse light and continuous pressure.
switch, which is spring loaded and will return
After completing a cut and
to the off position automatically.!WARNING
the trigger has been
Your saw should be running at full speedreleased, be aware of the necessary time it
BEFORE starting the cut, and turned off onlytakes for the blade to come to a complete
AFTER completing the cut. To increasestop during coast down. Do not allow the
switch life, do not turn switch on and off whilesaw to brush against your leg or side,
cutting.since the lower guard is retractable, it
BRAKEcould catch on your clothing and expose
When the trigger is released it activates the
the blade. Be aware of the necessary
electrical brake to stop the blade quickly. This
blade exposures that exist in both the
feature is especially useful when making
upper and lower guard areas.
repetitive cuts.
When cutting is interrupted, to resume
GENERAL CUTS
cutting: squeeze the trigger and allow the
Always hold the saw handle with one hand
blade to reach full speed, re-enter the cut
and the auxiliary handle or housing with the
slowly and resume cutting.
other.
When cutting across the grain, the fibers of
Always make sure saw foot rests on portion
the wood have a tendency to tear and lift.
of work surface that does not drop off.
Advancing the saw slowly minimizes this
Always be sure eithereffect. For a finished cut, a cross cut blade or
!WARNING
hand does not interferemiter blade is recommended.
with the free movement of the lower
guard.
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