7 — English
OPERATION
NOTE:
Check that the blade is inserted fully and com-
pletely secured. Blade will lock into position when cor-
rectly installed.
Do not use the tool if the blade is not
installed correctly.
Rotate orbital adjustment knob back to desired position.
To remove blade:
Unplug the saw.
Allow blade to cool.
Rotate the rapid change blade clamp so that the slot in
the blade clamp is aligned with the slot in the blade sup-
port roller.
Remove the blade.
STARTING / STOPPING THE SAW
See Figure 2, page 11.
To turn the saw
ON
, depress the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to turn the saw
OFF
.
LOCK-ON BUTTON
See Figure 2, page 11.
The saw is equipped with a lock-on feature which is con-
venient when continuous cutting for extended periods of
time is required.
To lock-on:
Depress the switch trigger.
Push in and hold the lock-on button located on the side
of the handle.
Release switch trigger.
Release lock-on button.
To release:
Depress the switch trigger to release.
If you have the lock-on feature engaged during use and the
saw becomes disconnected from power supply, disengage
the lock-on feature immediately.
WARNING:
Before connecting the saw to power supply source,
always check to be sure it is not in lock-on position
(depress and release switch trigger). Failure to do so
could result in accidental starting of the saw resulting in
possible serious injury. Also, do not lock the trigger on
jobs where the saw may need to be stopped suddenly.
INSTALLING VACUUM HOSE (NOT PROVIDED)
See Figure 3, page 11.
Unplug the saw.
Attach a 1 1/4 in. diameter vacuum hose (not provided)
inside the vacuum port at rear of saw.
Plug in saw.
Begin cutting.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR
See Figure 4, page 12.
The saw has a variable speed control selector designed to
allow operator control and adjustment of speed and power
limits. The speed and power of the saw can be increased or
decreased by rotating the variable speed control selector in
the direction of the arrows shown in figure 4.
NOTE:
Hold the saw in normal operating position and turn the
variable speed control selector to the positive ( + ) symbol to
increase speed and power. Turn to the negative ( − ) symbol
to decrease speed and power.
If you desire to lock the switch on at a given speed, depress
the switch trigger, push in and hold the lock-on button, and
release the switch trigger. Next, adjust the variable speed
control selector until the desired speed is reached.
Avoid running the saw at low speeds for extended periods
of time. Running at low speeds under constant usage may
cause your saw to become overheated. If this occurs, cool
your saw by running it without a load and at full speed.
The following guidelines may be used in determining correct
speed for various applications:
SLOW
speed is ideal when minimum speed and power is
required, for example, starting cuts.
MEDIUM
speed is suitable for cutting hard metals, plastics,
and laminates.
MAX
speed produces best results when maximum power
is required, for example, cutting wood. Soft metals such as
aluminum, brass, and copper may also require high speeds.
WARNING:
Do not insert saw blade into air vents. They could come
in contact with electrically live internal parts, and cause
electrical shock resulting in serious injury.
