42
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off
and
unplugged before adjusting or checking
function on the tool. Failure to switch off and
unplug the tool may result in serious personal
injury from accidental start-up.
Blade guard
When lowering the handle, the blade guard
rises automatically.
The blade guard returns to its original position
when the cut is completed and the handle is
raised.
WARNING:
• Never defeat or remove the blade guard or
the
spring which attaches to the guard. An
exposed
blade as a result of defeated guarding may
result in
serious personal injury during operation.
In the interest of your personal safety, always
maintain the blade guard in good condition. Any
irregular operation of the blade guard should be
corrected immediately.
Check to assure spring loaded return action of
guard.
WARNING:
• Never use the tool if the blade guard or
spring are damaged, faulty or removed.
Operation of the tool with a damaged, faulty or
removed guard may result in serious personal
injury.
If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or
sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the
blade and/or workpiece is no longer easily
visible, unplug the saw and clean the guard
carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents
or any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic
guard because this may cause damage to the
guard.
DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD.
• It is extremely important to always secure
the workpiece correctly with the proper type
of vise or crown molding stoppers. Failure to
do so may result in serious personal injury and
cause damage to the tool and/or the workpiece.
• After a cutting operation do not raise the
blade
until it has come to a complete stop. The
raising of a coasting blade may result in serious
personal injury and damage to the workpiece.
- Instruction to support long workpieces
cut
• When cutting a workpiece that is longer
than the support base of the saw, the
material should be supported the entire
length beyond the support base and at the
same height to keep the material level.
Proper workpiece support will help avoid blade
pinch and possible kickback which may result in
serious personal injury. Do not rely solely on the
vertical vise and/or horizontal vise to secure the
workpiece.
Thin material tends to sag. Support workpiece
over its entire length to avoid blade pinch and
possible KICKBACK.
The holders (17) can be installed on either side
as a convenient means of holding workpieces
horizontally. Slip the holder rods into the holes
in the base and adjust their length according to
the workpiece to be held. Then tighten the
holders securely with the screws.
