4
5
Blade Clamping (Fig. 3)
TURN OFF AND UNPLUG SAW.
To install blade into saw:
1.
Loosen set screw.
2.
Insert blade shank from the front between the reciprocating shaft
and the blade clamp.
Locate hole in blade over pin on reciprocating shaft.
3.
Tighten set screw. (Periodically check tightness during use.)
If the blade should break off and the shank does not come out of the
clamp, be sure the set screw is loose and eject the shank with a nail or
pointed object.
Flush-To Cutting (Fig. 4)
The compact design of the saw motor housing and spindle housing
permits extremely close cutting to floors, corners and other difficult
areas.
CAUTION: When sawing into walls, floors or wherever “live” electrical
wires may be encountered, DO NOT TOUCH ANY FRONT METAL
PARTS OF THE TOOL! Hold the tool only by the plastic handle and
housing to prevent electric shock if you saw into a “live” wire.
CAUTION: Always wear eye protection while operating this power tool.
Wood Cutting (Fig. 5)
Before cutting any type of wood, be sure it is firmly anchored or
clamped to prevent slipping. Check blade chart in this manual for type
and length of blade necessary for best results. Place blade lightly
against work to be cut, switch on saw motor and allow it to obtain
maximum speed before applying pressure. Always hold saw firmly with
both hands while cutting. Whenever possible, the saw shoe must be
held firmly against the material being cut. This will prevent the saw from
jumping or vibrating and minimize blade breakage.
Metal Cutting (Fig. 6)
This unit has different metal cutting capacities depending upon type of
blade used and the metal to be cut. Please check blade chart for
proper blade selection. Use a finer blade for ferrous metals and a
coarse blade for non-ferrous materials. In thin gauge sheet metals it is
best to clamp wood to both sides of sheet. This will insure a clean cut
without excess vibration or tearing of metal. Always remember not to
force cutting blade as this reduces blade life and causes costly blade
breakage.
NOTE: It is generally recommended that when cutting metals you
should spread a thin film of oil or other coolant along the line ahead of
the saw cut for easier operation and longer blade life.
Pocket Cutting (Fig. 7) (Wood Only)
The initial step in pocket cutting is to measure the surface area to be
cut and mark clearly with a pencil, chalk or scriber. Insert pocket
cutting blade in blade clamp and tighten blade clamp securely. Next,
tip the saw backward until the back edge of the shoe is resting on the
work surface. Now switch motor on, always permitting blade to attain
maximum speed. Grip handle steadily and begin a slow, deliberate
upward swing with the handle of the saw. Blade will begin to feed into
material. Always be sure blade is completely through material before
continuing with pocket cut.
NOTE: In areas where blade visibilty is limited, use the edge of the
saw shoe as a guide. Lines for any given cut should be extended
beyond edge of cut to be made.
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
ROCK TOOL UP TO
NORMAL CUTTING
POSITION AFTER
BLADE HAS CUT
THROUGH MATERIAL
STARTING POSITION FOR POCKET CUTTING
FIG. 3
BLADE
BLADE
CLAMP
PIN ON
RECIPROCATING
SHAFT*
SET SCREW
*
NOTE: A special pin holds the blade clamp
on the reciprocating shaft to prevent the clamp
from coming off when set screw is loosened.
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