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1.
Always use your
saw with your hands
positioned correctly:
with one hand
operating the trigger
switch and the other
on the front assist
handle (Fig. 9). Never
use the saw with your
hands positioned as
shown in Fig. 10.
To Help Maintain Control:
Always
support the
workpiece near the cut.
Always
support the
workpiece so the cut will
be on your right.
Always
clamp the
workpiece so it will not
move during the cut.
Place the workpiece with
the good side down.
NOTE:
The good side of the
workpiece is the side where
appearance is important
.
2.
Before starting a cut,
draw a guideline along the desired line of cut, then place the front edge of
the saw base on that part of the workpiece that is solidly supported (Fig. 9).
Never
place the saw on the part of the workpiece that will fall off when the
cut is made.
Always
keep the cord away from the cutting area.
Always
place the cord so
that it does not hang up on the workpiece when making a cut.
3
.
Hold the saw firmly
with both hands (Fig. 9).
WARNING:
If the cord hangs up on the workpiece during a cut, release the
trigger switch immediately. To avoid injury, unplug the saw and move the cord
to prevent it from hanging up again.
DANGER!
Using the saw with a damaged cord could result in serious in-
jury or death. If the cord has been damaged, have it replaced before using the
saw again.
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
