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TOOL OPERATION (cont.)
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General Cuts
Always hold the soft grip handle (24) with one hand and the front handle (3) with
the other.
Warning!
Always make sure either hand does not interfere with the free
movement of the lower blade guard (15).
Maintain a firm grip and operate the switch with a positive action.
Never force the saw. Use light and continuous pressure.
Warning!
After completing a cut and the trigger has been released, be
aware of the necessary time it takes for the blade to come to a complete
stop during coast down. Do not allow the saw to brush against your leg
or side, since the lower guard is retractable, it could catch on your
clothing and expose the blade. Be aware of the necessary blade exposure
that exist in both the upper and lower blade guard areas.
When cutting is interrupted, to resume cutting, depress the lock-off button (2) and
squeeze the on/off switch (1) and allow the blade (21) to reach full speed, re-enter
the cut slowly and resume cutting.
When cutting across the grain, the fibres of the wood have a tendency to tear and
lift. Advancing the saw slowly minimizes this effect. For a finished cut, a cross cut
blade or mitre blade is recommended.
Cutting Masonry/Metal
This tool is not recommended for metal or masonry abrasive wheels. If you use
your saw for cutting these materials your warranty will be voided.
Warning!
This machine is not intended to be used with Wet Diamond
Wheels. Using water or other liquid coolants with this machine may result
in electrocution or shock.
Cutting Large Sheets
Large sheets and long boards sag or bend, depending on support. If you attempt
to cut without levelling and properly supporting the piece, the blade will tend to
bind, causing KICKBACK and extra load on the motor.
Use timber underneath the sheet or board to raise it for support. This will ensure a
safe and stable cutting operation. Support the panel or board close to the cut. Be
sure to set the depth of the cut so that you cut through the sheet or board only
and not the table or work bench. If the sheet or board to be cut is too large for a
table or work bench, use supporting timbers on the floor and secure.
Rip Cuts
The combination blade provided with your saw is for both cross cuts and rip cuts.
Ripping is cutting lengthwise with the grain of the wood. Rip cuts are easy to do with
a rip fence. To attach rip fence (26), insert rip fence (26) through rip fence slot (12) in
baseplate (19) to desired width and secure with the rip fence lock knob (11).
Rip Board Guide
When rip cutting large sheets, the rip fence (26) may not allow the desired width of
cut. Clamp or nail a straight piece of 25mm timber to the sheet as a guide. Use the
right side of the baseplate (19) against the board guide.
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