f Keep blades sharp. Dull blades may cause the saw
to swerve or stall under pressure.
f Use extra caution when cutting overhead and
pay particular attention to overhead wires which
may be hidden from view. Anticipate the path of falling
branches and debris ahead of time.
f When cutting pipe or conduit ensure that they are
free from water, electrical wiring, etc.
f Hold saw firmly with both hands for all cutting
operations. During cutting operations, the blade
may suddenly bind in the work and may cause the saw
to kickback towards the operator.
Warning! Always wear proper personal hearing
protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during
use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise
from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
Warning! Always use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust
mask if cutting operation is dusty. Always wear certified
safety equipment:
f ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
f ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
f NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
Warning! Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the state
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
f lead from lead-based paints,
f crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
f arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work
with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
f Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing
and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on
the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
Warning! Use of this tool can generate and/
or disperse dust, which may cause serious and
permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use
NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate
for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and
body.
Warning! Do not operate this tool for long periods
of time. Vibration caused by the operating action of this
tool may cause permanent injury to fingers, hands, and
arms. Use gloves to provide extra cushion, take frequent
rest periods, and limit daily time of use.
Warning! Before attempting any of the following
operations, make sure the saw blade has stopped, and
the battery is removed or the cord is unplugged. Used saw
blades can be hot.
ASSEMBLY
Installing and removing a saw blade
Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, turn off and
remove battery from the tool or disconnect plug from
power source before making any adjustments or removing
or installing attachments or accessories.
Blade clamp release lever
Warning! Cut hazard. Turn off and remove battery
from tool before making any adjustments or removing or
installing attachments or accessories.
Warning! Cut hazard. Blade breakage may occur if the
blade does not extend past the shoe and the workpiece
during the cut. Increased risk of personal injury, as well as
damage to the shoe and workpiece may result.
To install blade into saw:
1. Open blade clamp release lever to its full open
position as shown in Fig. B.
2. Insert blade shank from the front.
3. Close blade clamp release lever. Check to make sure
blade is clamped securely.
Note: Blade can be installed upside-down to assist when
flush cutting.
To remove blade from saw:
Warning! Burn hazard. Do not touch the the blade
immediately after use. Contact with the blade may result in
personal injury.
1. Open blade clamp release lever to its full open
position as shown in Fig. B.
2. Remove blade.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Warning! Always use proper eye protection that
conforms to ANSI Z87.1(CAN/CSA Z94.3) while operating
this power tool.
Note: Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is
firmly anchored or clamped to prevent slipping.
f Lightly place blade and and firmly press shoe against
work to be cut.
f To switch the tool on, press the variable speed switch
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