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SWITCHlight forward pressure. Do not overload
When starting the tool,motor. Disconnect plug from power source
hold it with both hands.and clean dust from air vents frequently.!WARNING
The torque from the motor can cause the toolMetal cutting is done at full depth.
to twist.Clean guards frequently to
To turn tool OON�, squeeze the trigger switch.assure a rapid return of!WARNING
To turn the tool OOFF�, release the triggerlower guard. The lower guard may become
switch, which is spring loaded and will returnsluggish when cutting masonry materials.
to the off position automatically.Abrasive Cut Off Wheels
!WARNING
Your saw should be running at full speedmust have a maximum
BEFORE starting the cut, and turned off onlysafe operating speed greater than the ?no
AFTER completing the cut. To increaseload RPM? marked on the tool?s
switch life, do not turn switch on and off whilenameplate. Wheels running over the rated
cutting.speed can fly apart and cause injury.
GENERAL CUTSDo not use the abrasive
Always hold the saw handle with one handcut off wheel near!WARNING
and the auxiliary handle or housing with theflammable materials. Sparks from the
other.wheel could ignite these materials.
Always be sure either handThis machine is not
does not interfere with theintended to be used with!WARNING!WARNING
free movement of the lower guard.Wet Diamond Wheels. Using water or other
Maintain a firm grip and operate the switchliquid coolants with this machine may result
with a decisive action. Never force the saw.in electrocution or shock. Use of Dry
Diamond Wheels is acceptable.
Use light and continuous pressure.
After completing a cut andPOCKET CUTS
!WARNINGDisconnect the plug from the power source
the trigger has beenbefore making adjustments. Set depth adjust-
released, be aware of the necessary time itment according to material to be cut. Tilt saw
takes for the blade to come to a complete
stop during coast down. Do not allow theforward with cutting guide notch lined up with
saw to brush against your leg or side,the line youOve drawn. Raise the lower guard,
using lift lever and hold the saw by the front
since the lower guard is retractable, itand rear handles (Fig. 7).
could catch on your clothing and expose
the blade. Be aware of the necessary bladeWith the blade just clearing the material to be
exposures that exist in both the upper andcut, start the motor. Gradually lower the back
lower guard areas.end of saw using the front end of the foot as
the hinge point.
When cutting is interrupted, to resume
cutting: squeeze the trigger and allow the
blade to reach full speed, re-enter the cutFIG. 7
slowly and resume cutting.
When cutting across the grain, the fibers of
the wood have a tendency to tear and lift.LOWER
GUARD
Advancing the saw slowly minimizes thisLIFT LEVER
effect. For a finished cut, a cross cut blade or
miter blade is recommended.
CUTTING MASONRY/METAL
This tool is not recommended for continuous
and general usage with metal or masonry cut-LINE
off wheels. If you use your saw for cuttingGUIDEFOOT
these materials, use the appropriate wheel for
the material being cut.As blade starts cutting the
material, release the lower!WARNING
When cutting masonry, do not cut a depth ofguard immediately. When the foot rests flat on
more than 1/4 inch (6 mm). Make successivethe surface being cut, proceed cutting in
passes to achieve desired depth. Apply a
forward direction to end of cut.
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