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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.
EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 9.
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.
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
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.
LIVE TOOL INDICATOR
This tool features a live tool indicator which illuminates as
soon as the tool is connected to the supply. This warns the
user that the tool is connected and will operate when the
switch is pressed.
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL
All other parts represent an important part of the class
II insulation system and should be serviced only by a
qualifi ed service technician.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types
of commercial solvents. Use clean cloths to remove dirt,
carbon dust, etc.
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake fl uids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic.
It has been found that electric tools are subject to
accelerated wear and possible premature failure when
they are used on fi berglass boats, sports cars, wallboard
or plaster.
The chips and grindings from these materials are highly
abrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings, brushes,
commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not recommended
that this tool be used for extended work on any fi berglass
material, wallboard or plaster. During any use on these
materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned
frequently by blowing with an air jet.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a
suffi cient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of
the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no
