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OPERATION
WARNING!
Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according to the instructions. Read
through and become familiarized with the following procedures of handling and adjusting your track saw. Failure
to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING!
Always let the blade reach full speed before guiding the saw into the workpiece. The blade com-
ing into contact with the workpiece before reaching full speed, could cause your saw to KICKBACK towards you
resulting in serious personal injury.
WARNING!
If, while operating the saw, the cord hangs up on the workpiece 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.
STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW (FIG. 18)
1. Plug in the tool.
2. To start the saw, press and hold the plunge lock but-
ton, then pull the power trigger. Once the saw reaches
maximum speed, plunge the saw downwards.
3. To stop the saw, release the power trigger. Allow the
blade to come to a complete stop.
NOTE:
Do not remove your saw from the workpiece
while the blade is still moving.
CHANGING SPEEDS
The variable speed dial allows you to adjust the blade speed between 2000 and 6000 RPM. The optimal blade speed
depends on the type and thickness of the workpiece. Turn the dial towards “1” to reduce blade speed; turn it towards
“6” to increase blade speed. Follow the guidelines below.
Speed Range
Material Type
1-3
Gypsum- and cement-bonded fiberboard, soft plastics, non-ferrous metals
4-5
Hard plastics, fiberglass, paper and fabrics, particle- and hardboards, acrylic
5-6
Solid wood (hard or soft), plywood, veneered or coated boards, plastic-coated
boards, MDF boards
Reduce the cutting speed for clean cuts in soft and heat-sensitive materials.
NOTE:
At higher speeds, you can cut the workpiece faster, but this will wear out the blade more quickly.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to use the variable-speed function in order to use saw blades with lower no-load
speed ratings. Only use saw blades rated for at least 6000 RPM.
19
Plunge
Lock
Button
Power
Trigger
Fig. 18