Operating Instructions for Saw
Disconnect the plug fromPOSITIONING THE BLADE!WARNING
the power source beforeAGAINST THE WORK
making any assembly, adjustments orNever saw with the blade facing upward or
changing accessories. Such preventivein the direction of the body (Fig. 15).
safety measures reduce the risk of startingFIG. 15
the tool accidentally.
When working, never hold tool with your
hand or fingers in area of the saw blade. The
fingers of the guiding hand must always be
kept behind the limiting ridge (Fig. 14).
FIG. 14
LIMITING
RIDGE
The cutting action of this saw is similar to a
handsaw.
Place the blade on the edge of the work-
piece. The blade should be held at a steep
angle to the workpiece approx. 60! (Fig. 16A.)
It is difficult to begin cutting on the flat of a
workpiece (Fig.16B).
SLIDE "ON-OFF" SWITCH
The tool is switched "ON" by the slideFIG. 16
switch located at the side of the motor
housing. The switch can be locked in the
"ON" position, a convenience for long
cutting operations.
TO LOCK THE SWITCH "ON", slide the
switch button forward and press "IN" the
FRONT portion.
TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH, simply pressAB
and release the REAR portion of the button.
The switch is spring loaded and will snapPull blade thru the workpiece maintaining a
back automatically.steep angle when cutting (Fig. 17A).
VARIABLE SPEED DIALDo not start cutting on the back edge and
Your tool is equipped with a variable speedallow tip to plunge into workpiece (Fig. 17B)
dial. The blade stroke rate may be adjusted
during cutting operation by setting the dial onFIG. 17
or between any one of the six numbers.
ApplicationPosition
Softwood3 - 6
Hardwood4 - 6
Plastic1 - 6
The optimum stroke rate depends on the
material and must be determined by testing
on similar materials in each application.
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