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WARNING
: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the tool is turned off. Accidently start-
ing the saw could result in injury.
TO START THE SAW
After checking the correct alignment of the riving knife and blade, plug in the tool. In order to start the saw, pull
the trigger switch. Once the saw reaches maximum speed, press and hold the safety switch to allow for the saw to
plunge downwards.
WARNING
: Always let the blade reach full speed before guiding the saw into the work piece. The blade
coming into contact with the work piece before reaching full speed, could cause your saw to KICKBACK
towards you resulting in serious personal injury.
TO STOP THE SAW
Release the trigger switch. Allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
NOTE: Do not remove your saw from the work piece while the blade is still moving.
OPERATION
OPERATING THE SAW
1. Hold the tool firmly with both hands, using both the front grip and the rear handle.
2. Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while making a cut.
3. Place the workpiece with the “good” side down.
4. Set-up and support the workpiece so the cut is always on your right. The larger (left) side of the saw’s base
should be on the part that DOES NOT fall off when a cut is made.
5. Securely clamp the workpiece so it will not move during the cut.
6. Place a clamp near the cut to further support the workpiece. Make sure the clamp is as close to the cut as pos-
sible without getting in the way of the saw’s line of motion.
7. Draw a guideline along the desired path of the cut before starting your saw or the cut. Set up the track to meet
the needs of your particular guideline (see “Setting Up the Track” on page 10).
8. Keep the cord away from the cutting area. Position the cord to prevent it from hanging up on the workpiece
and stop you from standing or tripping on the cord during operation.
DANGER:
If, while operating the saw, the cord hangs up on the work piece or some other object during
a cut, release the switch trigger immediately. Unplug the saw and reposition the cord to prevent it from
hanging up again.
CAUTION:
To make sawing easier and safer, be sure to move the tool forward gently in a straight line. Never
force or twist the saw during operation. Forcing or twisting the tool will result in overheating the motor and will
increase the chances of dangerous kickback, possibly causing severe personal injury.