OPERATION
MAKING PLUNGE CUTS/POCKET CUTS
A plunge cut is a cut that must be made inside the area of the workpiece rather than starting from an outside edge
and working inward. Plunge cuts can be very dangerous for the novice to attempt because of the need to manually
retract the lower guard and perform a plunge cut which is potentially hazardous.
Before performing plunge cuts, it’s recommended that the inexperienced saw user spends time making practice cuts
in scrap lumber to become familiar with and overcome difficulties associated with plunge cuts.
1. Disconnect the saw from the power supply.
2. Set the blade to the correct depth of cut, see “SETTING THE DEPTH OF CUT”.
3. Swing the lower blade guard (Fig. 2 - 1) up using the lower blade guard lever (Fig. 2 - 2).
NOTE:
Always raise the lower blade guard with the blade guard lever, not the side of the blade guard to avoid seri-
ous injury.
4. While holding the lower blade guard by the lever, rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear
handle elevated so the blade does not touch the work piece.
5. Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
6. Guide the saw down into the workpiece and make the plunge cut.
WARNING!
Always cut in a forward direction when plunge cutting. Cutting in the reverse direction could
cause the saw to climb up on the work piece and back toward you.
7. Release the power trigger (Fig. 7 - 1) and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
8. Lift the saw from the workpiece.
9. Repeat this procedure for the remaining sides, and then clear the corners out with a hand saw or jig saw.
WARNING!
Never clamp, tie, or otherwise fix the lower blade guard in a raised position. Leaving the blade
exposed could lead to serious injury.
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