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the LCD screen
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Press the
POWER
button on the power converter to energize the
motor. "ON" will be displayed on the LCD screen and the Load
Warning Lamp on the motor will be lit green. This indicates that the
motor is now live and may be operated by its trigger switch.
The Switch:
To start the machine, first press the Release Button, then press the Trigger Switch.
To stop the machine, release the Trigger Switch, then press the Power
Button on the power converter to de-energize the machine.
How to hold the machine
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Always hold the machine with both hands, with the right hand on the
main handle and with the left hand on the side handle. (This applies
even if the operator is left-handed)
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Do not stand directly in line with the blade. Rather, stand in such a way that, if it kicks back, you will not
be in the path of the blade.
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Never lean over the blade path. That would put
your body in line with the blade if it kicks back.
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Do not cut above shoulder height.
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Never cut while standing on a ladder or other
unstable platform.
Before cutting
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Check the area where the cut is to be made to ensure that it is clear of objects which could cause the
operator to stumble.
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Before cutting, it is sometimes useful to mark the line of cut with chalk or the like. For straight cutting, a
wood plank is also useful in guiding the machine to make a straight cut.
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Ensure that all bystanders are at a safe distance.
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Ensure that all safety equipment is in place.
Proper Support for the Workpiece
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Support the workpiece on in such a way that the kerf will not pinch down on the blade.
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Secure the workpiece so that it will not roll, slip away or move due to vibration while cutting
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The cutting sequence is important when making cutouts. Always make the last cut in a way that avoids
the blade being pinched. Thus, make the bottom horizontal cut first, then the sides and finally make the
top horizontal cut last.
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Make note of the weight of the workpiece and the direction which it will fall when it is cut through.
Trigger Switch
Release Button
Power Button
LCD screen