13
OPERATION
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE SAWING
WARNING!
NEVER START THE SAW WITH CUTTING EDGE OF SAW BLADE CONTACTING WORK SURFACE
.
DO NOT RETRACT BLADE GUARD
(
ITEM
# 35
)
MANUALLY
.
GUARD RETRACTS AUTOMATICALLY
.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW WHILE SAWING
1.
Select the correct saw blade appropriate to the material being cut. (mild steel, stainless steel or
aluminum)
2.
The material surface should be clean and level, free from rust, dirt, scale, and other
debris.Material may become heat treated if flame cut. Always avoid cutting near these areas whenever
possible. 3. Adjust the shoe plate to the desired bevel angle by loosening and then re-tightening the
Bevel Lever Lock (item# 76) at front of saw and the Rear Bevel Lock at rear of saw. (item 84)
3.
When making long, straight cuts in sheet stock, insert the edge guide to the desired width and secure with
thumb screws, or use the electronic Laser Guide.
4.
Adjust to the proper depth of cut by loosening and re-tightening the rear Lever Lock (item# 91) at rear of
saw. In most cases, depth should be set at maximum unless there are obstructions below the work surface.
Depth can be set by observing index marks printed on housing along depth bracket.
5.
Connect machine to power source.
6.
Firmly grasp guide handle and trigger handle switch (item# 96 and 62).
7.
Position saw base plate on work surface near the cutting area.
8.
While observing Cautions and Warnings above, turn on the Laser On/Off switch. If Laser does not turn
on, check batteries. (Note: Laser is not required for saw operation.)
9.
When ready, start saw motor by activating trigger switch (item# 62).
10.
Slowly approach material edge and gently apply pressure until saw blade has established a cutting groove in the
material.
11.
Apply smooth, constant pressure without over-loading saw motor.
WARNING!
IF SAW MOTOR SHOULD STALL OR STOP BEFORE A COMPLETE CUT IS MADE ALWAYS REMOVE BLADE FROM
MATERIAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RESTART MOTOR
.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY
.
AFTER COMPLETING THE CUT
1.
After the cut, release trigger switch to the “OFF” position.
2.
When saw motor completely stops, place saw on secure and level surface.
3.
Turn Laser On/Off switch to Off position.
