Manual

OPERATING THE SAW
See Figures 12- 14,,
Itis important to understandthe correct method for
operatingthe sawnReferto the f/gumsinthis section to
learnthe correct and incorrect ways for handlingthe saw,
,_ WARNING: Tomakesawingeasier andsafer,
always maintain propercontrolof the saw° Lossof
controlcoutd causeanaccident resultingin possible
serious personal ln]uryo
_1_ DANGER: When lifting the saw from the work'piece,
the blade is exposed on the underside of the saw
until the lower blade guard closes° Make sure the
lower blade guard is closed before setting the saw
down.
To make thebest possiblecut, follow thesehelpful hints.
m Hold the saw firmly with bothhands.
m Avoid placing your handon the workptece while
making a cut.
Im Support the workpiece so that the cut (kerr)is always
to your side,
[] Support the workpiece nearthe cut.
I Drawa guidelinealongthe desired line of cut before
beginningyour cut.
[] Keepthe cord awayfrom the cutting area. Always
placethe cord to preventit from hangingup on the
workpiecewhilemaking a cut.
_ DANGER_If the cord hangs up on the workplece
duringa cut, releasethe switch trigger immediately.
Unplugthe saw andrepositionthe cord to preventit
from hangingup again.
_, DANGER_ Using a saw with a damaged cord could
result in serious personal injury or death. If the cord
has been damaged, have It replaced before using
the saw again.
Fig. 12
= Clamp theworkpiece securelyso that the workpiece
wiltnot moveduring thecut.
t Always place the sawon theworkplece that is sup-
ported, not the "cut off"piece,
III Race the workpiecewith the "good" side down.
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