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DOOR CUTTING:
see Figure 16
Open the door to the maximum, away from the case-
ments. Work from the inside of the door outward,
away from the hinges. To avoid splintering veneer
doors, it may be advisable to score the veneer surface
at the desired height of the cut, prior to using the saw.
An application of wide masking tape covering the area
above and below the expected saw kerf also helps
reduce splintering, and can protect from the saw housing scratching the veneer.
DO NOT MOVE OR LIFT DOOR WHILE CUTTING OR KICKBACK MAY RESULT!
NOTE: The maximum depth of cut is 1
3
⁄
4
", which is adequate for most doors.
Check for adequate depth of cut before starting. Thicker doors may require cuts
from both sides of the door. Take care not to leave a thin remnant of door on the
opposite side, which can easily break off and crack the veneer. Also, check that
the floor is at the same elevation on both sides of the door, or additional height
adjustment may be required.
The maximum height of cut is one inch. To cut off higher than one inch, place a
flat sheet of plywood underneath the saw.
POCKET DOOR CUTTING:
Take precautions necessary for veneer doors and
check door thickness as described above (under
"Door Cutting"). Pocket door cutting requires two
people. One must hold the saw down and in a fixed
position, while the other person slowly pulls the door
into the blade. DO NOT LIFT DOOR OR THE SAW
WHILE CUTTING OR KICKBACK MAY RESULT!
Remove any unfinished area at the bottom of the pocket door with a hand saw,
following along in the pre-established cut.
MASONRY, STONE, OR TILE UNDERCUTTING:
The No. 805 Masonry Blade is primarily used for cut-
ting brick. It is not for use on tile or stone. Use the
No. 822 Diamond Blade (accessory) for cutting brick,
tile or stone.
Masonry, stone, and tile undercutting creates a lot of
dust. Use the dust control port with a vacuum and
cut on the 45º "right" angle (Figure 18). Wear an ap-
proved dust mask or respirator (see below for further
warnings related to dust). Place a light cloth over the
air intake of the saw to prolong the life of the saw.
DO NOT use this saw for cutting steel or aluminum. Sparks can cause fire in the
wall behind the door casing.
Figure 16
PULL DOOR
IN THIS
DIRECTION
HOLD SAW
STATIONARY
CAUTION!
BLADE EXPOSED
KEEP HANDS & FEET
AWAY FROM CUT!
Figure 17
Figure 18
DUST
CONTROL
45º
"RIGHT"
ANGLE
MASONRY
WALL
