Fieldmann FDUK 70305 - 0, User Manual

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EN 18
Operation
FDUK 70305 - 0
ADJUSTING THE BEVEL SETTING
See Figure 18, page 6.
Loosen the bevel lock knob.
Raise the motor housing end of the saw until you reach the desired angle setting on the bevel scale.
Tighten the bevel lock knob securely.
WARNING! Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel lock knob securely tightened can result in
serious injury.
NOTE: For bevel cuts 56° and above, move the bevel lock knob into the notch at the 56° mark on the bevel scale,
and tighten the knob securely.
MAKING A BEVEL CUT
See Figure 18, page 6.
Hold the saw fi rmly with both hands as shown.
Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece.
Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
Lift the saw from the workpiece.
See Figure 19, page 16.
POCKET CUTTING
WARNING! Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any
other setting can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing serious injury.
Adjust the bevel setting to zero.
Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting.
Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade guard handle.
NOTE: Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle to avoid serious injury.
Hold the lower blade guard by the handle.
WARNING! Never extend your fi ngers while holding the lower blade guard handle. Extending your fi ngers
may result in con- tact with the blade, causing serious injury.
Rest the front of the base fl at against the workpiece with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not
touch the workpiece.
Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
WARNING! Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cutting.
Cutting in the reverse direction could cause the saw to climb up on the workpiece and back toward you.
Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
Lift the saw from the workpiece.
Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw.