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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.
Fig. 8
Because of the increased amount of blade
engagement in the work and decreased
stability of the foot, blade binding may occur.QUADRANT
Keep the saw steady and the foot firmly on
the workpiece.
90!45!
LINE GUIDE
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
approximate line of cut. Make sample cuts in
scrap lumber to verify actual line of cut. This
FIG. 9
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 increase switchstop during coast down. Do not allow the
life, do not turn switch on and off while cutting.
saw to brush against your leg or side,
BRAKEsince the lower guard is retractable, it
When the trigger is released it activates thecould catch on your clothing and expose
electrical brake to stop the blade quickly. Thisthe blade. Be aware of the necessary blade
feature is especially useful when makingexposures that exist in both the upper and
repetitive cuts.lower guard areas.
GENERAL CUTSWhen cutting is interrupted, to resume cutting:
Always hold the saw handle with one handsqueeze the trigger and allow the blade to
and the auxiliary handle or housing with thereach full speed, re-enter the cut slowly and
other.resume cutting.
Always make sure saw foot rests on portion ofWhen cutting across the grain, the fibers of
work surface that does not drop off.
the wood have a tendency to tear and lift.
Always be sure eitherAdvancing the saw slowly minimizes this
!WARNING
hand does not interfereeffect. For a finished cut, a cross cut blade or
with the free movement of the lowermiter blade is recommended.
guard.
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