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OPERATION
• Always begin a project with a new blade.
• Gently and slowly ease the Saw Blade into the material.
• If starting from an outer edge of a piece of material, pull Trigger first to begin blade motion
before engaging material. This will help to avoid kick-back
• Do not push the blade into the material but let the reciprocating motion of the blade to
do the work.
• It is helpful to use a light lubricating oil to frequently lubricate blade while cutting.
This greatly extends blade life, reduces heat production and helps to contain small chips.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
• Unplug the Saw.
• Operate Blade Release
(FIG 10)
lo-
cated at the front of the Saw Housing.
- Viewing the Saw from above, push on
the left side tab of the Blade Release
Lever then swing it outward to release
the blade.
- Grip Blade and pull it out.
- With the Release Lever still in the
release position, drop a new blade into
the Blade Holder
(FIG 11)
making sure
the teeth face forward and the back
of the blade rides in the groove of the
Blade Support Bearing
(FIG 11
).
This Saw can quickly and violently kick back or twist while operating causing severe
hand and or wrist injury. Do not apply excessive force to Saw while in use. Always
make sure the workpiece or material being cut is securely clamped or anchored to
allow two handed operation of the Saw.
This Saw will eject particles, dust and sparks at high velocity during operation.
Wear ANSI Z-87 approved eye and face protection at all times while operating.
FIG. 10
FIG. 11
Swing
Out
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