Use And Care Manual

Page 14
TO GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK,
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
(FIG. 7, FIG. 8)
FIG. 7
No more than 1/4'' (6mm)
FIG. 8
Correct Support
1. Keep the blade at the correct depth
setting. The depth setting should not
exceed 1/4” (6mm) below the material
being cut (FIG. 7).
2. Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails
before cutting. Never saw into a knot or
nail.
3. Make straight cuts. Always use a
straight edge guide when rip cutting.
This helps prevent twisting of the blade.
4. Use clean, sharp and properly set
blades. Never make cuts with dull
blades.
5. Support the workpiece properly before
beginning a cut (FIG. 8).
6. Use steady, even pressure when making
a cut. Never force a cut.
7. Do not cut warped or wet lumber.
8. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and
keep your body in a balanced position
so as to resist the forces if kickback
should occur.
WARNING:
To avoid kickback,
release the trigger switch immediately if
blade binds or saw stalls. Kickback could
cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss
of control can lead to serious injury.
DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS
Always keep the correct blade-depth
setting. The correct blade-depth setting
for all cuts should not exceed 1/4” (6mm)
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 is
best for efficient cutting.
TO ADJUST THE CUTTING
DEPTH (FIG. 9)
FIG. 9
Depth Scale
Depth-
Adjustment
Lever
1. Detach the battery pack.
2. Raise the depth-adjustment lever to
release it.
3. Hold the base shoe against the
workpiece and raise or lower the saw
until the indicator mark on the saw
aligns with the desired depth on the
depth scale.
OPERATION