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GENERAL CUTTING
Clamp your work piece if it is portable, rest the front shoe of the saw on your work piece (be sure the
blade is not contacting the work piece) and start the saw, exerting enough pressure in the direction of
the cut to keep the shoe pressed firmly against the work piece at all times, Do not force the cut or
stall the saw. Don’t bend or twist the blade let the tool and the blade do the work.
In general, coarser blades are for wood, plastics, and composites, and finer blades are for cutting
metal, chattering or vibration may indicate you need fine blade or higher speed. If the blade
overheats or clogs, it may indicate you need a coarser blade when they become dull. Dull blades will
produce poor results and may overheat the saw.
PLUNGE CUTTING
Clearly mark the line of cut, from a convenient starting point within the cut out area, place the tip of
the blade over that point with saw parallel to the line of cut, slowing lower the saw until the button
edge of the shoe rests on the work piece and the blade not touching the work piece, start the saw
and allow it to attain full speed. With the saw resting on the shoe, slowly tilt the saw forward to lower
the blade onto the cut line. Continue this motion until the saw blade is perpendicular to the work
piece.
METAL CUTTING
Blades specifically designated for cutting metals must be used for this purpose. You may use light oil
as a coolant when cutting metal, this will prevent overheating of the blade, help the blade cut faster,
and promote longer blade life.
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various
types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean clothes to remove dirt, dust,
oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage,
weaken or destroy plastic, which may result in serious personal injury.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to
accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly
abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommend using this tool
for extended work on these types of materials. However, if you do work with any of these materials, it is
extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air.
LUBRICATION
This tool is permanently lubricated at the factory and requires no additional lubrication.