12
OPERATION
ADJUSTING THE FOOTPLATE
1. Loosen the footplate adjustment screw (Fig. 2 - 1) found on the under-
belly of the saw using the included hex wrench.
2. Once the screw is loose, position the footplate (Fig. 2 - 2) to meet the
needs of your workpiece.
3. Retighten the footplate adjustment screw, making sure that the footplate
is no longer free to move.
STARTING THE MACHINE
To start the machine, first make sure the blade has been properly installed.
After checking the blade, install the 4.0 Ah battery.
Push in the lock off switch (Fig. 3 - 1) and pull the power trigger (Fig. 3 - 2)
to turn the machine on. The saw will not start without pushing in the lock
off switch. Always keep one hand on the back handle and one hand on the
front grip during operation.
VARIABLE PRESSURE TRIGGER
Control the saw’s speed (strokes per minute) by varying the amount of
pressure applied to the trigger. Holding the trigger all the way down will
result in 2800 SPM. Lighter pressure on the ON/OFF trigger will result in a
lower SPM.
WARNING!
Dusts from certain materials can be harmful to your respiratory health. Always use this tool in
an area with good ventilation. Wear a dust mask during operation to prevent inhalation of unwanted particulates.
Prevent dust accumulation, as piles of dust and debris can easily ignite and cause a fire.
Fig. 2
1
2
WORK ADVICE
NOTE:
When sawing lighter materials, make sure to keep in mind the recommendations of the material suppliers.
Check all workpieces for foreign objects such as nails or screws before sawing. Adjust the footplate to meet the
particular needs of the workpiece at hand.
Once all set-up has been completed, power on the machine and guide it towards the workpiece. Place the faceplate
against the surface and saw through the material by applying uniform pressure. Do not force the saw to do a job for
which it wasn’t intended. Make sure to let the saw work at its own pace.
If the saw blade jams up, turn the machine off immediately and let the blade come to a complete stop. Remove the
battery pack from the machine. Widen the gap with a suitable tool and release the blade of the saw from its jam.
When sawing metal, always make sure to use a coolant or lubricant to prevent material from heating up too much.
FLUSH CUTS:
Using elastic bimetal saw blades, you can cut off items still attached flush at the wall. Place the saw
blade directly against the wall and apply lateral pressure until the footplate faces the wall. Turn the machine on and
saw through the workpiece.
PLUNGE CUTS:
Always use short saw blades for plunge cutting to prevent injury and to maximize efficiency. Put the
machine with the edge of the footplate onto the workpiece. Power the machine on to the maximum SPM. Press the
blade firmly against the workpiece, allowing the blade to cut at its own pace, plunging itself into the workpiece. As
soon as the footplate is able to lay flush against the workpiece, saw along the desired line.
Fig. 3
1
2
