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OPERATION
VARIBALE PRESSURE TRIGGER
Control the strokes per minute of the saw by varying the amount of pressure applied to the trigger. Holding the trig-
ger all the way down will result in 2800 SPM. Ligher pressure on the ON/OFF trigger will result in a lower SPM.
WORK ADVICE
NOTE: When sawing lighter materials, make sure to keep in mind the recommendations of the material suppliers.
Check all workpieces for foriegn objects usch as nails or screws before sawing. Adjust the footplate to meet the par-
ticular idiosyncracies of the workpiece at hand.
Once all set-up has been completed, power on the machine and guide it towards the workpiece. Place the faceplate
against the surface and saw through the material by applying uniform pressure. Do not force the saw to do a job for
which it wasn’t intended. Make sure to let the saw work at its own pace.
If the saw blade jams up, turn the machine off immediately and let the blade come to a complete stop. Unplug the
machine. Widen the gap with a suitable tool and release the blade of the saw from its jam.
When sawing metal, always make sure to use a coolant or lubricant to prevent the material from heating up too
much.
FLUSH CUTS: Using elastic bimetal saw blades, you can cut off items still attached flush at the wall. Place the saw
blade directly against the wall and apply lateral pressure until the footplate faces the wall. Turn the machine on and
saw through the workpiece.
PLUNGE CUTS: Always use short saw blades for plunge cutting to prevent injury and to maximize efficiency. Put
the machine with the edge of the footplate onto the workpiece. Power the machine on to the maximum SPM. Press
the blade firmly against the workpiece, allowing the blade to cut at its own pace, plunging itself into the workpiece.
As soon as the footplate is able to lay flush against the workpiece, saw along the desired line.
Regularly clean the saw blade holder with compressed air or a brush. Remove the saw blade from the power tool
before cleaning the blade holder.
SERVICE:
Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal
wires and components, possibly causing a serious hazard. We recommend that all tool service be performed by a
WEN Service Center or Authorized WEN Service Station.
TOOL LUBRICATION
: For proper operation, make sure to routinely apply an appropriate lubricant.
WARNING
: To avoid accidents, always disconnect the tool from the power supply before cleaning or
performing any maintenance. The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air. Always
wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air.
WARNING:
Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents that contain am-
monia.
MAINTENANCE
