Use And Care Manual

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OPERATION
MAKING CROSS CUTS AND RIP
CUTS (FIG. 14)
FIG. 14
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align
your line of cut with the center of the
notch by the 0° indicator. Because blade
thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut
in scrap material along a guideline to
determine how much, if any, the guideline
must be offset to produce an accurate cut.
MAKING RIP CUTS (FIG. 15)
FIG. 15
Workpiece
The combination blade provided with your
saw is for both cross cuts and rip cuts.
Ripping is cutting lengthwise along the grain
of the wood.
When rip cutting a large sheet, use a straight
edge (available separately).
1. Secure the workpiece.
2. Use clamps (available separately) to
clamp a straight edge to the workpiece.
3. Carefully guide the saw along the
straight edge to achieve a straight rip
cut.
MAKING A BEVEL CUT (FIG. 16)
1
1
/2
1 0 45 1 3 4
1
/4
FIG. 16
45°Indicator
1. Secure workpiece with clamps.
2. Draw a line of cut on the workpiece.
3. Detach the battery pack.
4. Adjust and secure the saw at desired
bevel angle.
5. Attach the battery pack.
6. When making a bevel cut, hold the saw
firmly with both hands.
7. Rest the front edge of the base on the
workpiece. Depress the lock-off button
and trigger switch to start the saw.
Allow the saw to reach full speed before
attempting to make a cut.
8. After completing the cut, release the
trigger switch and allow the blade to
come to a complete stop. After the
blade has stopped, remove the saw
from the workpiece.
NOTICE: There is a notch in the saw base
to help you line up the blade with the line
of cut when making 45° bevel cuts. Align
your line of cut with the center of the
notch by the 45° indicator.
0° Indicator
Line of Cut
Guideline
Clamp
Line of Cut