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TO INSTALL BLADE INTO SAW
1. Point tool away from body.
2. Rotate blade clamp collar (8) in the direction shown in
figure J
.
3. Insert blade shank fully into blade clamp collar.
4. Release blade clamp collar to lock blade into position.
NOTE:
Blade can be installed with the teeth up to assist in flush-to cutting.
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 collar (8) to release position.
2. Remove blade.
NOTE:
For easiest access to blade clamp collar (8), place adjusting shoe (6) in full
back position.
Operation
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection while operating this or any other power tool.
WARNING: Burn hazard
. Do not touch the blade immediately after use. Contact
with the blade may result in personal injury.
Before you begin work, ensure the material to be
cut is rigid. Small workpieces should be securely
clamped to a work table.
PROPER HAND POSITION (FIGURES K & L)
Grasp the underside of the hand grip with one
hand and the rear handle with the other hand
as shown.
HORIZONTAL / VERTICAL SAW MODES
(FIGURES K & L)
The saw can be used in either of the modes shown.
HORIZONTAL MODE -
Blade teeth face downward as shown
in
figure K
.
VERTICAL MODE
- Blade teeth face forward as shown in
figure L
.
The PCC475 can accept all lengths of reciprocating blades.
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.
CUTTING
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection while operating this power tool.
WARNING: Cut hazard
. Exercise extra caution when cutting towards operator.
Always hold saw firmly with both hands while cutting.
• Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly anchored or clamped to
prevent slipping. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable
and may lead to loss of control.
• Place blade lightly against work to be cut, depress the trigger switch and allow it to
obtain maximum speed before applying pressure.
• 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.
Any cut which puts pressure on the blade, such as angle or scroll cuts, increases
potential for vibration, kickback and blade breakage.
• A light (
5 in figure A
) is built-in to the front of the saw. The light will automatically
come on each time the on/off switch is depressed.
WARNING: Shock hazard
. Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay
particular attention to overhead wires which may be hidden from view.
WARNING:
Use extra caution when cutting overhead and anticipate the path of
falling branches and debris ahead of time.
K
L
