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counterclockwise. To tighten, turn clockwise.
nOTE
: Never engage the blade lock while the saw is
running, or engage in an effort to stop the tool. Never
turn the tool on while the blade lock is engaged. Serious
damage to your saw will result.
Supporting Large Panels/Securing
Workpiece (Fig. C–F)
Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching
and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own
weight as shown in Figure C.
Fig. C.
Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides,
near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel
(Figure D).
Fig. D
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury Never hold the
piece being cut with your hands or lay it across your
leg (Figure E).
Fig. E
Secure the workpiece to a stable platform as shown in
Figure F. It is important to support the work properly to
minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
Fig. F
Cutting Depth Adjustment (Fig. G-I)
The depth of cut should be set according to the thickness of
the workpiece.
1. Loosen the depth adjustment lever
13
to unlock the
saw shoe
5
.
2. Align the saw shoe with the desired depth of cut
indicated on the scale markings on the depth strap.
Fig. G
13
3. Set depth adjustment of saw such that one tooth
19
of
the blade projects below the workpiece
20
as shown
in Figure I.
Fig. I
19
20
4. Tighten the depth adjustment lever to lock the saw
shoe in place.
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