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ensure that the ‘cut-off’ material is free to move
sideways away from the blade when the cut is
completed. ensure that the ‘cut-off’ piece cannot
become ‘jammed’ in any other part of the machine.
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Do not use this saw to cut small pieces. If the
workpiece being cut would cause your hand or
fingers to be within 150mm of the sawblade, the
workpiece is too small.
THE MOTOR ON/OFF SWITCH (Fig. 15)
The ON/OFF Motor Trigger Switch is a non-latching
type. It is positioned inside the Cutting HaNDLe.
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Press the switch to start the motor.
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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.
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Place the workpiece on the table and against the
fence and secure with clamp(s) as appropriate.
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grasp the saw handle.
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Turn the motor on and allow the saw blade to
reach full speed.
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Press the lower guard locking lever to release the
Cutting Head.
(Fig. 16)
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Lower the Cutting Handle downwards and cut
through the workpiece.
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allow the speed of the blade to do the work, there
is no need to apply undue pressure to the Cutting
Handle.
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When the cut has been completed, release the
ON/OFF trigger switch.
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allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
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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.
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Remove the workpiece
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
