13 - English
OPERATION
WARNING:
Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cutting.
Cutting in the reverse direction could cause the saw to
climb up on the workpiece and back toward you.
Release the switch and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
Lift the saw from the workpiece.
Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw.
LENGTH OF CUT SCALE
See Figure 20, page 18.
The saw is equipped with a length of cut scale on its base.
It is parallel with the saw blade and can be used to measure
the distance into the material the blade cuts.
NOTE: Six inches is the maximum length of cut that you can
measure. Also, it is accurate only when the depth of cut is
set at full maximum depth.
OPTIONAL EDGE GUIDE KIT
See Figure 21, page 19.
Use the optional edge guide kit, part no. 202218001 when
making long or wide rip cuts with the saw.
To assemble edge guide:
Unplug the saw.
Place edge guide through slots in base as shown.
Adjust edge guide to the width needed.
Tighten edge guide lock knob securely.
To use edge guide:
Secure the workpiece to prevent movement.
Position the face of the edge guide firmly against the edge
of workpiece.
Guide the saw along the edge to achieve a straight rip
cut.
NOTE: The guiding edge of the workpiece must be
straight for the cut to be straight. Use caution to prevent
the blade from binding in the cut.
OPTIONAL DUST NOZZLE KIT
See Figure 22, page 19.
You may purchase a dust nozzle kit, part no. 200673002,
for use with the saw. The adaptor fits over the dust chute
which is located on the upper blade guard. The nozzle at-
taches to the adaptor.
NOTE: If you use the nozzle, you should always connect it
to a standard vacuum hose.
To attach dust nozzle:
Unplug the saw.
Lift lower blade guard.
Orient adaptor to fit into the dust chute opening on upper
blade guard.
Secure adaptor with screw provided.
Align hole in nozzle with raised lip on adaptor and snap
into place when using a vacuum hose.
