USING THE CLAW (FIGURE F)
To release claw (7):
• Pull back on claw release button (5).
This will release the claw. Once claw is
released you can let go of button.
• Push in on lock-off button (4) and
squeeze the on/off switch (3).
• With the saw running, the claw will rotate
forward until it comes in contact with the
workpiece.
• Once the cut is complete, the claw will
rotate fully back to the stop position.
BLADE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL (FIGURE G)
CAUTION:
Make sure the lock-off button is engaged to prevent switch actuation
before making any adjustments or removing or installing attachments or accessories.
The blade should extend past the shoe
and the thickness of the workpiece during
the cut. Select the blade best suitable for
the material to be cut and use the shortest
blade suitable for the thickness of the
material.
WARNING:
Cut hazard. Blade
breakage may occur if the blade does not
extend past the shoe and the workpiece
during the cut. Increased risk of personal
injury, as well as damage to the shoe and
workpiece may result.
TO INSTALL BLADE INTO SAW
1. Point tool away from body.
2. Rotate blade clamp release lever (8) in
the direction shown in figure G.
3. Insert blade shank fully into blade clamp.
4. Release blade clamp release lever (8) to
lock blade into position.
TO REMOVE BLADE FROM SAW
WARNING:
Burn hazard. Do not touch the blade immediately after use. Contact
with the blade may result in personal injury.
1. Rotate blade clamp release lever (8) in the direction shown in figure G.
2. Remove blade.
3. Release the blade clamp release lever (8).
TRIMMING BRANCHES
• Make sure the tool is running at full speed before making a cut.
• Hold the tool firmly in place to avoid possible bouncing or sideways movement of
the tool.
• Guide the tool using light pressure.
• Always cut down from the top. This way you will avoid pinching the saw blade.
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