15
OPERATION
OPERATING THE SAW
See Figures 12, 13, and 14.
It is important to understand the correct method for
operating your saw. Refer to the figures in this section to
learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling your
saw.
WARNING:
To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain
proper control of the saw. Loss of control could cause
an accident resulting in possible serious injury.
DANGER:
When lifting your saw from the workpiece, the blade
is exposed on the underside of the saw until the lower
blade guard closes. Make sure the lower blade guard
is closed before setting your saw down.
To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints.
■
Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
■
Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while
making a cut.
■
Support the workpiece with a clamp near the cut.
■
Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece
will not move during the cut.
■
Support the workpiece so that the cut is always on
your right.
■
Avoid placing the saw on the part of the workpiece
that will fall off when the cut is made.
■
Place the workpiece with the “good” side down.
■
Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before
beginning your cut.
■
Keep the cord away from the cutting area. Always
place the cord to prevent it from hanging up on the
workpiece while making a cut.
DANGER:
If the cord hangs up on the workpiece during a cut,
release the switch trigger immediately. Unplug the
saw and reposition the cord to prevent it from hanging
up again.
DANGER:
Using a saw with a damaged cord could result in
serious injury or death. If the cord has been damaged,
have it replaced before using the saw again.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
