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▶ Switch Activation
For safety, the switch lever is designed to
prevent accidental starts. To operate safety
switch, press the switch “Lock-OFF” button
with either thumb to disengage the lock, then
pull the power switch lever and release the
switch “Lock-OFF” release button (see Figure
39). When the power switch lever is released,
the switch “Lock-OFF” button will engage the
safety switch automatically, and the lever will
no longer operate until either “Lock-OFF”
button is pressed again.
NOTE: The power switch lever is made with a
hole to accommodate a long shackle padlock
to prevent unauthorized use of the saw
(padlock is not provided with tool). The lock’s
shackle diameter may be up to 1/4".
Figure 39. Switch Activation
Power Switch Lever
Padlock
Hole
Switch “Lock-OFF”
Release Buttons
▶ Chop/Crown Lock
This saw is equipped with a Chop/Crown
Lock feature that is intended to lock the head
assembly in place while giving the maximum
capacity for upright cuts and crown cuts.
▼ ENGAGING HEAD FOR TRADITIONAL
CHOPCUTS
1.
To engage the Chop/Crown feature ensure
that
the
mechanism
lock
lever
is
disengaged.
2.
Slide the head assembly forward and
engage the lever into the first hole labeled
“Chop Cut”.
The saw is capable of making upright cuts
against the fence up to 5-1/4” tall.
Figure 38A. Chop Cut position
▼ ENGAGING HEAD FOR CROWN MOLDING
1.
To engage the Chop/Crown feature ensure
that
the
mechanism
lock
lever
is
disengaged.
2.
Slide the head assembly forward and
engage the lever into the second hole
labeled “Crown Cut”.
The saw is capable of cutting crown molding
(for crown cutting refer to pages 50–55).
Figure 38B. Crown Cut position
“Crown Cut”
Position
Mechanism
Lock Lever
“Chop Cut”
Position
Preparing for Saw Operations
Saw Operations
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