UTILITY HOOK
Your tool is equipped with a convenient utility
hook for hanging your tool. To use, simply
lift up hook until it snaps into the open
position (Fig. 6).
When not in use, always lower hook until it
snaps into the closed position.
FOOTPLATE ADJUSTMENT
The footplate tilts in order to keep as much of
its surface in contact with the work surface.
The footplate can be locked into the most
optimal position to increase blade life and or
protrusion beyond the end of the footplate,
such as when cutting into large diameter pipe
or into walls.
To adjust the footplate position, simply loosen
the two adjustment nuts by using the Allen
wrench, move footplate to desired position,
then tighten the two adjustment nuts to lock
footplate. The footplate cannot be
permanently removed.
1. Securely clamp the work.
2. Mark the line of cut and grasp the tool with
one hand on the handle and the other
placed on the insulated rubber boot over
the front housing.
Always hold the saw by the
insulated boot on the front
housing. If you saw into a blind area where
live wiring exists, you may be shocked or
electrocuted.
3. Keep the saw footplate firmly against the
work to minimize counter-force (jumping)
and vibration.
4. Squeeze the trigger to start the tool. Let the
saw reach full speed before starting the cut.
Guide the saw so that the blade will move
along the marked line.
SAWING TIPS
Following a few simple tips will reduce the
wear on the workpiece, the tool and the
operator.
1. Blades cut on the draw or back stroke. On
fine work, such as paneling, fiberglass, etc.,
place the good side of workpiece facing
down.
2. Use the correct saw blade for the material
being cut and keep extra blades on hand to
use when others become dull. Replace
cracked or bent blades immediately.
3. Select the appropriate cutting speed.
4. To reduce the risk of injury, be sure the
blade always extends beyond the footplate
and work throughout the stroke. Blades
may shatter if the front on the blade hits the
work and/or the footplate.
Using the Saw
!
WARNING
FIG. 6
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FIG. 5
UTILITY
HOOK
ADJUSTMENT
NUTS
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