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Troubleshooting
If blade does not want to follow straight line:
• Teeth are dull on one side. This is caused by
hitting a hard object such as a nail or stone,
dulling teeth on one side. The blade wants to
cut to the side with the sharpest teeth.
• Shoe is out of line or bent
• Blade is bent
• Failure to use rip fence or guide
If blade binds, smokes, or turns blue from friction:
• Blade is dull
• Blade is on backwards
• Blade is bent
• Blade is dirty
• Workpiece is not properly supported
• Failure to use correct blade
APPLICATIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
check work area for hidden pipes
and wires before making plunge cuts.
Cutting Large Panels
Large panels and long boards sag or bend if they are
not correctly supported. If you attempt to cut without
leveling and properly supporting the piece, the blade
will tend to bind, causing kickback.
Support large panels. Be sure to set the depth of
cut so that you cut through workpiece only and not
through the supports.
Ripping Wood
Ripping is cutting lengthwise with the grain. Select
the proper blade for your job. Use a rip fence for rips
4" wide or less. To install a rip fence, slide the bar
through the rip fence slot in either side of the shoe.
Adjust for desired width by lining up the selected
measurement with the sighting notch and lock setting
with thumb screw.
When ripping widths greater than 4", clamp or tack
1" lumber to the workpiece as a guide.
Cross-Cutting Wood
Cross-cutting is cutting across the grain. Select the
proper blade for your job. Advance saw slowly to
avoid the tendency of wood fibers to tear and lift.
Pocket Cutting
Pocket cuts are made in the middle of the workpiece
when it can not be cut from an edge. We recommend
using a Sawzall
®
for this type of cut. However, if you
must use a circular saw to make a pocket cut, USE
EXTREME CAUTION.
1. Beginning at a corner, line up sighting notch with
your cutting line. Tilt saw forward, firmly fixing front
of shoe on workpiece. Blade should be just above
cutting line, but not touching it. Raise lower guard
using lower guard lever.
2. Pull trigger. Allow the blade to come to full speed.
Using front of shoe as a hinge point, gradually lower
back end of saw into workpiece.
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