Use And Care Manual

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CHOP CUTS (FIG.11)
FIG. 11
Chop cuts are used mainly for narrow
pieces.
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Slide the head assembly to the rear as
far as it will go.
3. Tighten the slide-rail locking knob.
4. Plug the saw into an electrical socket.
5. Properly position the workpiece. Make
sure the workpiece is clamped firmly
against the table and the fence. Use a
clamping position that does not interfere
with the cutting operation.
6. Before turning the saw on, lower the
head assembly to make sure the clamp
clears the guard and head assembly.
7. Turn on the switch. Lower the head
assembly and make your cut.
8. Wait until blade comes to a complete
stop before returning the head assembly
to the raised position and or removing
workpiece.
SLIDE CUTS (FIG.12)
This type of cut is used mainly for wide
pieces.
1. Properly position workpiece. Make sure
workpiece is clamped firmly against
the table and the fence. Use clamping
position that does not interfere with
operation. Before switching tool on,
lower head assembly to make sure
clamp clears guard and head assembly.
2. Loosen the slide-rail lock knob.
3. Grasp the switch handle and pull the
head assembly away from the fence,
until the blade clears the workpiece
or to its maximum extension if blade
cannot clear the workpiece.
4. Turn on the switch. Always allow the
blade to reach full speed before cutting.
5. Lower the head assembly all the way
down, and cut through the edge of the
workpiece.
6. Push (but do not force) the head
assembly toward the fence all the way
to the rear position to complete the cut.
7. Wait until the blade comes to a complete
stop before returning the head assembly
to the raised position and/or removing
the workpiece.
WARNING:
NEVER pull the saw
toward you during a cut. The blade can
suddenly climb the workpiece causing
KICKBACK.
FIG. 12a
OPERATION