Manual
LOCK-OFF BUTTON (Fig_ 12)
The lock-off button reduces the possibility
of accidental starting The Iock-qff button
is located on the handle above the trigger
switch, The lock-off button must be depressed
before you pull the trigger switch.
I OTE: The lock-off can be operated
from either the left or right side.
STARTINGtSTOPPING THE SAW (Fig, 12)
To start the saw:
Fig. t2 Trigger
switch
Lock-off
button
m Depress the lock-off button.
[] Depress the trigger switch.
Always let the blade reach full speed, then
guide the saw into the workpiece_
To stop the saw:
[] Release the trigger switch_
After you release the trigger switch, allow the blade to come to a complete stop Do not remove
the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving.
ELECTRIC BRAKE
The saw has an electric brake to quickly stop the blade from rotating. The electric brake engages
when the trigger switch is released. When the brake is functioning properly, sparks may be visible
through the vent slots in the motor housing, This is norma! and is the action of the brake..
NOTE: If the electric brake repeatedly fails to quickly stop the blade rotation, the saw
should be repaired by a qualified service technician at Sears Service Center,
,_WARNUNG= Always remove the battery
pack from the tool when assembling parts,
changing blade and making adjustments,
Failure to obey this warning could cause
serious personal injury,
DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT (Fig, 13)
Always keep correct blade depth setting, The
correct blade depth setting should not exceed
!/4 inch below the material to be cut° Excess
blade depth will increase the chance of
kickback and cause the cut to be rough° One
blade tooth below the material to be cut works
best for efficient cutting action,
TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH
[] Remove battery pack from the saw,.
[] Loosen depth-of-cut adjustment lever.
[] Hold the base flat against the workpiece
and raise or lower the saw until indicator
aligns with the desired depth on the scale,
[] Tighten the depth-of-cut adjustment lever
securely°
F_g, t8 Depth-of-cut
scale
Depth-of-cut
indicator
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