Model: PMD8141
Owner’s Manual
Allen Wrench:
(1) Allen Wrench (5mm hex key) is stored in your saw. This is
needed to insert and/or change your saw blade.
Lock-Off Button:
Your saw is equipped with a “lock off” button to help to
eliminate the possibility of accidental starting. The Lock-Off button is located
on the handle above the trigger switch. You must depress the lock-off button in
order to activate the trigger switch. The lock resets each time the trigger switch
is released.
NOTE:
You can depress the lock-off button from either the left or right side.
Trigger Switch:
To turn your saw ON, depress the lock-off button and press
the trigger switch. Release the trigger switch to turn your saw OFF.
Variable Speed:
Your saw has a variable speed switch that delivers higher
speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled by the amount of
trigger switch depression.
Types of Application that are right for this saw:
• Cutting all types of wood
• Cutting masonite and plastic
• Cutting drywall
• Cutting metals such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass and copper.
Blade Selection:
To obtain the best performance from your saw it is important
to select a specific blade for the particular application and type of material you
wish to cut. By doing this you will get a smoother faster cut and prolong blade
life. Replacement blades for this saw are available at your nearest dealer or by
contacting us at the number below.
THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS SAW:
WARNING:
Always remove the battery pack from your saw when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling or removing blades,
cleaning or when not in use. Removing the battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
To remove/attach Battery Pack (Figure 2):
To Remove:
1. Locate latches on side of the battery pack and
depress both sides to release battery pack from
your saw.
2. Remove the battery pack from your saw.
To Attach:
1. Place the battery pack in your saw by
aligning the raised ribs on the battery pack with
the groove in the saw’s battery port.
2. Make sure that the latches on each side of the
battery pack snap into place and the battery
pack is secured to the saw before beginning
operation.
To install the saw blade (Figure 3 &4):
1. FIRST REMOVE battery pack.
WARNING:
Failure to remove battery pack from the saw could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.
2. Loosen the blade clamp screw enough to permit the saw blade to be inserted
between blade clamp and the saw bar using the
Allen Wrench.
NOTE:
It is never necessary to completely
remove the blade clamp screw from the blade
clamp when installing or removing the blade.
3. Align the hole in the shank of the blade and the
blade clamp with the pin in the saw bar, firmly
press the pin against the saw bar.
4. Tighten the blade clamp screw securely.
5. Remove the Allen Wrench and store it in the
body of the saw.
6. Replace the battery pack.
Note:
There may be times when the blade clamp
sticks to the saw bar and will not loosen enough
to allow blades to be installed or removed. If this
happens, loosen the blade clamp screw with the
Allen Wrench, then tap lightly on the end of the
Allen Wrench with a mallet.
THE OPERATION OF THIS SAW:
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection while
operating this tool.
GENERAL CUTTING (Figure 5)
Hold your saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you. Make sure the saw
blade is clear of any foreign material. Do not use your hands or feet anywhere
near the object to be cut. Be sure material to be cut is held firmly. Small work
pieces should be securely clamped in a vise or
with clamps to the workbench or table. Make the
line of cut clearly. Depress the lock-off button,
then pull the trigger switch to start the cutting ac-
tion. Place the base assembly against the object
you are cutting. Then move the blade into the
object you are cutting. Do not force. Use only
enough pressure to keep the saw cutting. Let
the blade and saw do the work. Use of excessive
pressure that causes bending or twisting of the
blade may result in broken blades.
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