Manual

OPERATING THE SAW (Fig. 17-18)

It is important to understand the correct

method for operating the saw. Refer to the

figures in this section to learn the correct and

incorrect ways for handling the saw.

A_.DANGER: When lifting the saw from

the workpiece, 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.

_[_WARNBNG: To make sawing easier

and safer, always maintain proper

control of the saw. Loss of control

could cause an accident resulting in

possible serious injury.

To make the best possible cut:

[] Hold the saw firmly with both hands Fig. t8

m Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece

while making a cut.

I_ Support the workpiece so that the cut (kerf)

is always to your side..

[] Support the workpiece near cut.

[] Clamp the workpiece securely so that the

workpiece will not move during the cut.

[] Aiways place the saw weight on the workpiece

that is supported, not the "cut off" piece,

[] Place the workpiece with the"good" side down.

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[] Draw a guideline along the desired fine of

cut before beginning your cut,

NOTE: Do not touch the blade to the workpiece until the saw has reached maximum speed. I

,_kWARNgHG: If the blade comes in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed, ]

it could cause the saw to "kickback" towards you, which could result in serious injury.

,_I/tt'ARNIHG: ALWAYS clamp and support workpiece securely. ALWAYS maintain

proper control of saw. Failure to clamp and support workpiece and loss of control of

saw could result in serious injury°

INTEGRATED RIP AND CROSSCUT RULERS

Marked along the base across the front of the saw is a ruler for measuring repetitive cuts It

is marked l-inch to the left of the 0° and 4 5/16-inches to the right of 45° in 1/16-inch

increments A ruler for measuring length of cuts is marked along the left side of the base It is

marked 0 to 8 inches in !/16-inch increments.