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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# 14) MANUALLY. GUARD RETRACTS AUTOMATICALLY
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WH A T Y OU S H OU L D K N OW WH I L E S A WI N G
1. Select the correct saw blade appropriate to the material being cut. (mild steel, stainless
steel, thin steel or aluminum)
2. The material surface should be clean and level, free from rust, dirt, scale, and other
debris.
3. Material may become heat treated if flame cut. Always avoid cutting near these areas
whenever possible.
4. Adjust the base plate to the desired bevel angle by loosening and then re-tightening the
Bevel Lever Lock (item# 93) at front of saw and the Rear Bevel Lock at rear of saw.
5. When making long, straight cuts in sheet stock, insert the edge guide to the desired width
and secure with thumb screws (item# 73), or use the electronic Laser Guide.
6. Adjust to the proper depth of cut by loosening and re-tightening the rear Lever Lock
(item# 93) 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.
7. Connect machine to power source.
8. Firmly grasp guide handle and trigger handle switch (item# 82 and 83).
9. Position saw base plate on work surface near the cutting area.
10. While observing Cautions and Warnings above, turn on the Laser On/Off switch. (Note:
Laser is not required for saw operation.)
11. When ready, start saw motor by activating trigger switch (item# 83).
12. Slowly approach material edge and gently apply pressure until saw blade has established
a cutting groove in the material.
13. 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 AND CENTER IN KERF BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RESTART MOTOR.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
