Use And Care Manual

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OPERATION
MAKING CROSS CUTS AND RIP
CUTS (FIG.12)
Refer to “TO MAKE THE BEST POSSIBLE
CUT” sections for general instructions.
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align
your line of cut with the center of the notch
next to 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.
FIG. 12
Line of cut
0° indicator
MAKING RIP CUTS (FIG.13)
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).
FIG. 13
C-Clamp
Guideline
Workpiece
Straight
edge
1. Secure the workpiece.
2. Use C-clamps (available separately) to
clamp a straight edge to the workpiece.
3. Rest the front edge of the base on the
workpiece. Depress the trigger switch
to start the saw. Allow the saw to reach
full speed before engaging the blade in
the workpiece.
4. Move the saw into the workplace
and carefully guide the saw along the
straight edge to achieve a straight
rip cut.
5. 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.