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CHANGES AND T YPING ERRORS RESERVED
CHANGES AND T YPING ERRORS RESERVED
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General cutting instructions
• Let the blade reach full speed before cutting.
• Don’t force the tool. It will do the job better and safer at its designed rate. Feed the saw into the workspace only
fast enough to let the blade cut without bogging down or binding.
Before freeing jammed material:
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Turn the saw “off” by releasing the trigger switch.
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Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Unplug the metal-cutting saw.
After finishing a cut:
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Keep holding the saw head down.
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Release the switch, and wait for all moving parts to stop before moving your hands.
ALWAYS SECURELY FIX THE MATERIAL TO BE CUT BY USING THE VISE.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT.
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS OF THE METAL-CUTTING SAW BEFORE
CONNECTING IT TO A POWER SOURCE AND USING IT.
• When starting this metal-cutting saw for the first time or after it has been idle for awhile, always let the machine
run for one full minute with the blade completely recessed into the guard before making any cuts. If there any
unknown defects in the blade that could cause breakage they usually would do so within the first minute of
operation. If the blade wobbles or vibrates, discard and replace immediately.
• When beginning a cut with the saw, care should be exercised not to bump or slam the blade into the work; once
it has entered, continue the cut with an even smooth stroke. The faster a cut is made the less heat is created in the
work piece, preventing discoloring, and blade life is prolonged. Cut with maximum force without overloading the
motor
• Use an outboard support when cutting long, heavy piece to prevent them from tipping the saw or falling down
after they are cut.
• When transporting the saw secure the motor mount to the base to prevent damage.
• When cut-off blade comes up to full speed, push the handle to begin cutting. It is important to cut with steady and
even pressure (do not force) in order to obtain a uniform cut.
TO AVOID INJURY FROM UNEXPECTED SAW MOVEMENT:
• Before moving the saw, lock the saw head in the lower position. Unplug electric cord.
• To avoid back injury, hold the tool close to your body when lifting. Bend your knees so you can lift with
your legs, not your back. Lift by using the handhold areas at each side of the bottom of the base or by
the carrying handle.
• Never carry the saw by the power cord or the trigger grip of the plastic handle. Carrying the tool by the
power cord could cause damage to the insulation or the wire connections resulting in electric shock or
fire.
• Place the saw so other people cannot stand behind it. Thrown debris could injury people in its path.
• Place the saw on a firm, level surface where there is plenty of room for handling and properly
supporting the work piece.
• Support the saw so the table is level and the saw does not rock.
• Bolt or clamp the saw to its support.
