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release the lock, press the switch and release
it.
VARIABLE SPEED
This saw is equipped with a variable speed control
t h u m b w h e e l ( 5 0 0 t o 1 4 0 0 S P M ) . A s t h e
Thumbwheel is turned to the right, the speed of
the saw blade will increase. The motor is equipped
with electronic feedback circuitry to stabilize
cutting speed, so no matter the load, the motor
will maintain the set cutting speed.
Lower speeds are recommended for most metal
cutting and higher speeds are recommended for
wood. A few practice cuts at various speeds on
scrap materials will allow you find the ideal speed
for each application.
The motor has soft-start function so that it starts
up slowly and builds up to full speed after a few
seconds. This allows the operator to rest the blade
on the intended line of cut before starting. This will
avoid the wobbling blade from biting into the
material at the wrong place.
ORBITAL BLADE
MOTION
This saw features orbital cutting motion.
The orbital motion allows the blade to do its work
most effectively. Since the blade teeth point
back ward, the machine only cuts on the
backstroke. While the blade is making the forward
stroke it should only lightly slide across. The orbital
motion helps the blade to do this. Therefore,
excessive downforce will defeat this function.
Allow the tool to do the cutting. Excessive
downforce will not speed cutting, it will only cause
premature blade wear, lost teeth, narrowing kerf,
and blade overheating.
SOFT START FUNCTION
The motor has soft-start function so that it starts
up slowly and builds up to full speed after a few
seconds. This allows the operator to rest the blade
on the intended line of cut before starting. This will
avoid the wobbling blade from biting into the
material at the wrong place. Do not start the
machine away from the workpiece or the soft start
function will not be of benefit. Always start with
the blade in contact with the workpiece.
ORBITAL BLADE MOTION
This saw features orbital cutting motion.
The orbital motion allows the blade to do its work
most effectively. Since the blade teeth point
back ward, the machine only cuts on the
backstroke. While the blade is making the forward
stroke it should only lightly slide across. The orbital
motion helps the blade to do this. Therefore,
excessive downforce will defeat this function.
Allow the tool to do the cutting. Excessive
downforce will not speed cutting, it will only cause
premature blade wear, lost teeth, narrowing kerf,
and blade overheating.
CAUTION: Never run this machine with the
blade not in contact with a workpiece. The
Orbital Blade Motion will quickly cause the
blade to snap off.
Lock Button
Speed Control Thumbwheel