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THE MOTOR ON/OFF SWITCH (Fig. 16)
The ON/OFF Motor Trigger Switch is a non-latching type.
It is positioned inside the Cutting HANDLE.
• Press the switch to start the motor.
• Release the switch to turn off the motor.
CHOP CUTTING
This type of cut is used mainly for cutting small or narrow
section material. The Cutting Head is gently pushed down to
cut through the workpiece.
• Place the workpiece on the table and against the fence and
secure with clamp(s) as appropriate.
• Grasp the saw handle.
• Turn the motor on and allow the saw blade to reach full speed.
• Press the lower guard locking lever to release
the Cutting Head.
(Fig. 17)
• Lower the Cutting Handle downwards and cut through
the workpiece.
• Allow the speed of the blade to do the work, there is no need
to apply undue pressure to the Cutting Handle.
• When the cut has been completed, release the
ON/OFF trigger switch.
• Allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
• Allow the Cutting Head to rise to its upper position,
with the lower blade guard completely covering the
blade teeth, and the Cutting Head locked in the upper
position, before releasing the Cutting Handle.
• Remove the workpiece.
MITRE CUTTING (Fig. 18)
The rotary table of this machine can be turned through 45 0
to the left or right from the normal cross-cut (0
0
) position.
Positive stops are provided at 45
0
, 40
0
, 35
0
, 30
0
, 22.5
0
, 15
0
,
10
0
and 5
0
to both the right hand and left hand sides.
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Fig. 16