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4. OPERATIONS
DANGER - WARNING
THE MACHINE IS EQUIPED WITH A MAIN POWER SWITCH (located on control
box 8) TO BE ACTIVATED BEFORE THE WORK OPERATION. ONCE
WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED, TURN OFF THE MAIN POWER SWITCH.
DANGER - CAUTION
• Never wear gloves while operating saw.
• Before making a new cut, always remove the cut part left from the previous
cut.
• Keep hands well away from the cutting area.
DANGER - WARNING
PERFORM THE CORRECT BREAK-IN PROCEDURE AS INDICATED IN THE
HEADING "BLADE REPLACEMENT”
NOTES
The cutting head must be raised to the maximum up position then brought down to
un-lock the head lock feature. Do not force the head down as this may damage the
saw.
4.1 USE AS A MANUAL CUTTING SAW
a) Secure the workpiece to be cut in the vise using the vise adjusting screw (12) or
quick release lever (14).
b) Press button (located in the handle grip1) to start the blade.
c) Lower the cutting head slowly until it comes into contact with the workpiece
DANGER - CAUTION
To avoid breaking the blade, reduce pressure as soon as the blade comes into
contact with the workpiece.
d) Complete cutting until you break through the cut.
e) Release the button to stop work.
f) Lift the head as far as it will go.
DANGER - CAUTION
• Never bring hands anywhere near the cutting area until the blade has
stopped and head has been raised to its full height.
• Let the cut piece fall onto the base of the machine. Do not grab the cut part.
DANGER - WARNING
IN THE EVENT OF EXCESSIVE CUTTING PRESSURES, THE CURRENT
LIMITER WILL TRIP.
BACK OFF THE CUTTING PRESSURE TO SAFEGUARD THE MACHINE AND
OPERATOR.
