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Re-tighten the base retaining screw with the wrench to
secure the base.
TO MAKE A PLUNGE CUT
See Figure 6.
WARNING
To avoid loss of control, broken blades, or damage to
the material being cut, always use extreme caution
when making plunge cuts. We do not recommend
plunge cutting on materials other than wood.
Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece.
Set the cutting angle at 0°.
Tilt your saw forward so that it rests on the front edge
of the base and blade will not come in contact with the
workpiece when the saw is turned on.
Make sure the blade is inside the area to be cut.
Start your saw by using high speed and slowly lower
the blade into the workpiece until the blade cuts
through the wood.
Continue lowering the blade into the workpiece until
the base rests flat on the work surface, then move the
saw forward to complete the cut.
Use only the 7 teeth per inch blade for this type of cut.
METAL CUTTING
Many kinds of metals can be cut with your saw. Be careful
not to twist or bend the blades. Do not force.
If the blade chatters or vibrates excessively, use a fi ner
tooth blade or higher speed. If blade heats excessively,
use lower speed. If blade teeth become fi lled or clogged
when cutting soft metals, such as aluminum, use a coarser-
tooth blade or lower speed. We recommend the use of oil
when cutting metals to keep blades cool, increase cutting
action, and prolong blade life. Clamp the work fi rmly and
cut close to the clamping point to eliminate any vibration of
the workpiece being cut.
When cutting conduit, pipe or angle iron, clamp work in a
vice if possible and saw close to the vice. To cut thin sheet
materials, "sandwich" the material between hardboard or
plywood and clamp the layers to eliminate vibration and
material tearing. By doing this, the material will be cut
smoothly. Lay out your pattern or line of cut on top of the
"sandwich".
IMPORTANT
When cutting metal, keep exposed portion of saw bar
clean and free of metal chips by wiping frequently with
an oily cloth. Use extreme caution in disposing of oily
cloth after completion of job to prevent potential fi re
hazard.
SAWDUST BLOWER DEVICE
See Figure 7.
With the air jet of the sawdust blower device, the
cutting line can be kept free of dust and chips.
Switching on the sawdust blower device: For cuts in
materials with high removal rate, such as in wood,
plastic, etc. Push dust blower button up.
Switching off the sawdust blower device: For cuts
in metal and when a dust extraction system (not
included) is connected. Push dust blower button down.
TO CONNECT DUST EXTRACTION SYSTEM (NOT IN-
CLUDED)
Unplug the tool.
WARNING
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
Connect the nozzle of the dust collection system to
the dust port.
OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE (NOT INCLUDED)
See Figure 8.
An edge guide is available for use with your saw. It can be
used for making crosscuts and rip cuts.
TO INSTALL:
Unplug your saw.
WARNING
Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
Insert arm of the edge guide through the two slots in
the base of your saw.
Adjust edge guide to the desired width and lock in
place with the edge guide screw.
