11 - English
OPERATION
DANGER:
If the cord hangs up on the workpiece during a cut,
release the switch immediately and allow the blade to
come to a complete stop. Unplug the saw and reposition
the cord to prevent it from hanging up again.
WARNING:
Using a saw with a damaged cord could result in serious
injury or death. If the cord has been damaged, have it
replaced before using the saw again.
CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING
See Figures 14 - 15, page 18.
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with
the blade guide notch on the base.
Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap
material along a guideline to determine how much, if any,
you must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut.
NOTE:
The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is
the amount you should offset the guide.
TO RIP CUT WITHOUT EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 15, page 18.
Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw.
NOTE:
You may also use a edge guide to make rip cuts.
Refer to
Optional Edge Guide
later in this manual.
Secure the workpiece.
Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using C-clamps.
Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut.
NOTE:
Do not bind the blade in the cut.
BEVEL CUTTING
See Figures 16 - 17, page 18.
To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints.
Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on
the base when making 45° bevel cuts.
Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to
determine how much you should offset the guideline on
the cutting material.
Adjust the angle of the cut to any desired setting between
zero and 51.5°. Refer to
To Adjust Bevel Setting
next.
TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING
See Figure 16 - 17, page 18.
Unplug the saw.
Loosen bevel lock knob.
Rotate motor housing end of saw until you reach desired
angle setting on bevel scale.
Tighten bevel lock knob securely.
WARNING:
Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel lock knob
securely tightened can result in serious injury.
TO BEVEL CUT
See Figure 18, page 18.
Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown.
Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece.
Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
Release the switch and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
Lift the saw from the workpiece.
POCKET CUTTING
See Figure 19, page 18.
WARNING:
Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a
pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting
can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing
serious injury.
Adjust the bevel setting to zero.
Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting.
Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade
guard handle.
NOTE:
Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle
to avoid serious injury.
Hold the lower blade guard by the handle while keeping
your hand on the front handle as shown.
Rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with
the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch
the workpiece.
Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
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