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General Cutting Procedures
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WARNING!
Cutting into electrical wiring can cause
the blade and the blade clamp to become electrically live. Do
not touch metal parts when cutting into a wall; grasp only the
insulated surfaces on the tool. Make sure hidden electrical
wiring, water pipes, and mechanical hazards are not in the
blade path when cutting into a wall.
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WARNING!
Make sure the blade does not touch the
workpiece until the motor reaches full speed, since this could
cause loss of control resulting in serious injury.
• Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a
vise/clamps (Fig. 10). Or use the equipped branch jaw
clamp to secure the workpiece (Fig. 9).
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Mark the line of cut clearly.
• Make sure the saw blade teeth are clean of any debris or
foreign material.
• Hold the saw firmly in front of and clearly away from you.
• Press and hold the safety lock button, and squeeze the
On/Off switch.
• Allow the saw blade to reach full cutting speed.
• Set the guide plate against the workpiece.
NOTE: The guide plate helps to stabilize the saw and even
the material that being cut. It can also reduce the vibration
of the saw significantly.
• With slight pressure, move the blade into the workpiece.
NOTE: Do not force. Use only enough pressure to keep
the saw cutting. Let the blade and saw do the work.
Plunge Cutting
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WARNING!
Blades longer than 6 in. can whip and
should not be used for plunge cutting. Failure to heed this
warning can result in serious personal injury.
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WARNING!
DANGER OF KICKBACK!
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WARNING!
Make sure the blade does not touch the
workpiece until the motor reaches full speed, since this could
cause loss of control resulting in serious injury.
• Before cutting, remove the branch jaw clamp.
• Rest the front edge of the guide plate on the workpiece
and hold it firmly in position during the cut (Fig. 11). The
guide plate will act like the fulcrum for deep cuts because
it raises the back end of the saw. Using the guide plate
like a pivot point allows you to go deep in the material with
precise control.
• Press and hold the safety lock button, and squeeze the
On/Off switch.
• Allow the saw blade to reach full cutting speed.
• Tilt the saw until the tip of the blade starts cutting the
workpiece (Fig. 11).
• Allow the blade to penetrate the workpiece.
• Tilt the saw until the guide plate is resting on the material
and the blade is perpendicular to the workpiece (Fig. 12).
Metal Cutting
You may use the saw to cut metals such as sheet steel, pipe,
aluminum, brass, and copper with the equipped metal blade.
Pay attention to the following tips when metal cutting:
• Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade.
• Do not force the tool and use a slow speed.
• Use cutting oil when cutting soft metals and steel. Cutting
oil also keeps the blades cool, increases cutting action,
and prolongs blade life.
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Fig. 10
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Fig. 11
WORKPIECE
Guide plate
Touching
the
workpiece
Tilt
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Fig. 12
