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SIGHTING NOTCH FOR FREE-HAND CUTTING
Sighting notches (A) near the front of the baseplate provides guidance. When performing
free-hand cutting (at 90 degrees) the cutting line for the saw blade can be observed through a
u-shaped sighted notch at the front of the base plate.
Align the cutting line on the workpiece with the v-
shaped sighting notch at the front of the base plate
when cutting at 45 degree angle. (This is due to the
placement of the pivot point).
Turn saw on before contacting workpiece, wait until
the blade reaches full RPM before proceeding with cut. Apply
Apply even pressure all of the way through cut to
ensure proper blade operation and to obtain smoother
cutting.
Beware:
Beware of the kickback at the instant the running blade touches the workpiece.
CHIP REMOVAL
GLASS WINDOW
The chips can be observed through a glass window. When the chip shield area is half full, remove
the cover by loosening the two bolts and empty the contents. Make sure the chips have been
removed completely.
Way to clean the cutting chips
1. Unscrew the knob bolts (A) on the blade housing.
Refer to Fig.22
2. Remove chip shield (B). (keeping the bolts
screwed on guard). Refer to Fig.23
3. Remove the chips.
Beware:
Always keep the saw away from your body
when removing the chip shield, the chips will fall out.
The chips could be very hot, be careful not to touch them
when you remove the chip shield.
Fig.21
A
Fig.22
A
Fig.23