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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL CUTTING (Fig. 7)
WARNING:
Before attaching the battery pack to the
tool, always check to determine that the switch performs
properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released.
WARNING:
Hold the tool only by the plastic handle
and the insulated grip area to help prevent electrical
shock. You may encounter electrical wiring when sawing
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electric shock.
1. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
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place.
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the blade will extend beyond the shoe and the workpiece at all times.
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6. Check for clearance behind the workpiece so that the blade will not impact another surface.
7. Mark the line of cut clearly. If cutting metal, apply cutting oil to the line.
8. Attach the battery pack to the saw.
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areas only.
10. Depress the lock-off button and trigger switch to start the saw and bring it to the maximum
desired cutting speed before applying the blade to the workpiece.
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blade to keep the saw cutting; do not force the tool.
12. Reduce pressure as the blade comes to the end of the cut.
13. Allow the saw to come to a complete stop before removing the blade from the workpiece.
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with a vacuum or compressed air. These materials are highly abrasive and may accelerate the
wear on motor bearings and brushes.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with the saw to make you careless. One careless fraction of a
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NOTE:
Cutting speeds should vary with the workpiece. Hard materials, such as metals, require
lower speeds; for softer materials use higher speeds.
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