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or into walls. To adjust the footplate position,
simply push the footplate release button and
move the footplate into the desired position.
The locking mechanism is spring-loaded to
lock into one of the 3 positions on the
FIG. 5
SAW HOOK
Your tool is equipped with a convenient saw
hook for hanging your tool. To use, simply
lift up hook until it snaps into the open
position (Fig. 6).
When not in use, always lower hook until it
snaps into the closed position.
1. Securely clamp the work.
2. Mark the line of cut and grasp the tool with
one hand on the handle and the other
placed on the insulated rubber boot over
the front housing.
Always hold the saw by the
!
WARNING
insulated boot on the front
housing. If you saw into a blind area where
live wiring exists, you may be shocked or
electrocuted.
3. Keep the saw footplate firmly against the
work to minimize counter-force (jumping)
and vibration.
4. Squeeze the trigger to start the tool. Let the
saw reach full speed before starting the cut.
Guide the saw so that the blade will move
along the marked line.
SAWING TIPS
Following a few simple tips will reduce the
wear on the workpiece, the tool and the
operator.
footplate assembly. If the footplate is pulled
out so far that a notch shows at the other end
of the shaft, the footplate assembly is
extended too far out, and must be retracted to
the one of the 3 positions Fig. 4 (b).
!
WARNING
It will cause the footplate to release from the
desired settings and you may lose control and
be injured.
!
WARNING
beyond the footplate and all the way through
the workpiece throughout the stroke. Blades
may shatter if the blade hits the footplate or
hits the work at an angle that is nearly
head-on (Fig. 5).
FIG. 6
Using the Saw
1. Blades cut on the draw or back stroke. On
fine work, such as paneling, fiberglass, etc.,
place the good side of workpiece facing
down.
2. Use the correct saw blade for the material
being cut and keep extra blades on hand to
use when others become dull. Replace
cracked or bent blades immediately.
3. Select the appropriate cutting speed.
!
WARNING
extends beyond the footplate and work
throughout the stroke. Blades may shatter if
the front on the blade hits the work and/or the
footplate.
4. When cutting metal:
- Apply a lubricant for easier, smoother,
faster cutting and longer blade life.
- For non-ferrous metals, aluminum,
bronze or brass, use a stick wax on the
blade.
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Do not push the footplate
release button while sawing.
To reduce the risk of injury,
be sure the blade extends
To reduce the risk of injury,
be sure the blade always
SAW
HOOK
