11 - English
OPERATION
Always place the saw on the workpiece that is supported,
not the “cut off” piece.
Place the workpiece with the “good” side down.
Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before
beginning your cut.
CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING
See Figure 15, page 16.
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with
the outer 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.
RIP CUTTING
See Figure 16, page 16.
Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with the saw.
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.
WIDTH OF CUT SCALE
See Figure 17, page 16
A width of cut scale has been provided on the base of the
saw. When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts, the scale
can be used to measure up to 4 in. on the right side of the
blade, and up to 1 in. on the left side of the blade.
BEVEL CUTTING
See Figures 18 -19, page 16.
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 50°. Refer to
Adjusting the Bevel Setting next.
ADJUSTING THE BEVEL SETTING
See Figure 18, page 16.
Loosen the bevel adjustment knob.
Raise the motor housing end of the saw until you reach
the desired angle setting on the bevel scale.
Tighten the bevel adjustment knob securely.
WARNING:
Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel adjust-
ment knob securely tightened can result in serious injury.
MAKING A BEVEL CUT
See Figure 19, page 16.
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 trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
Lift the saw from the workpiece.
POCKET CUTTING
See Figure 20, page 16.
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.
WARNING:
Never extend your fingers while holding the lower blade
guard handle. Extending your fingers can result in
contact with the blade, causing serious injury.
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.
