THE MOTOR ON/OFF SWITCH (Fig. 35)
The ON/OFF motor trigger features an interlock lever to prevent
accidental starts.
It is positioned inside the cutting handle.
• Slide the interlock lever to the left.
• Press the switch to start the motor.
• Release the switch to turn off the motor.
Place the saw on a secure stationary work surface and
check the saw over carefully.
Check particularly the operation of all the machines safety
features before attempting to operate the machine.
PREPARING TO MAKE A CUT
DO NOT OVER-REACH
Keep good footing and balance. Stand to one side so that
your face and body are out of line of a possible kickback.
WARNING: Freehand cutting is a major cause of accidents
and should not be attempted.
• Ensure that the work-piece is always firmly resting against
the fence, and where practical is clamped with the Hold
Down Clamp to the table.
• The saw table should be clean and free from any sawdust
etc. before the work-piece is clamped into position.
• Ensure that the ‘cut-off’ material is free to move sideways
away from the blade when the cut is completed. Ensure
that the ‘cut-off’ piece cannot become ‘jammed’ in any
other part of the machine.
• Do not use this saw to cut small pieces. If the work-piece
being cut would cause your hand or fingers to be within
150mm of the saw blade, the work-piece is too small.
CHOP CUTTING
This type of cut is used mainly for cutting small or narrow
section material. The cutting head is gently pushed down to
cut through the work-piece. The sliding carriage should be
locked in its rearmost position. (Fig. 36)
• Slide the cutting head to the rear as far as it will go.
• Tighten the slide lock screw. (Fig. 37)
• Place the work-piece on the table and against the fence
and secure with clamp(s) as appropriate.
• Grasp the Cutting Handle.
• Turn the motor on and allow the saw blade to reach full
speed.
• Lower the Cutting Handle downwards and cut through the
work-piece.
Fig. 36
Fig. 35
Fig. 37
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