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OPERATION
GENERAL CUTTING
(FIG.7)
FIG. 7
1. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
2. Make sure that the workpiece is firmly
clamped in place.
3. Install the appropriate type and size of
blade for the workpiece material and
size.
4. Adjust the pivot shoe as necessary
to provide maximum contact with the
surface being cut.
5. Check for clearance behind the
workpiece so that the blade will not
impact another surface.
6. Mark the line of cut clearly. If cutting
metal, apply cutting oil to the cutting
line.
7. Attach the battery pack to the saw.
8. Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
Make sure to keep your hands on the
insulated gripping areas only.
9. Press the lock-off button to the right
side of the tool and then squeeze the
trigger switch to start saw; allow it to
reach the maximum desired cutting
speed before applying the blade to the
workpiece.
10. Place the flat surface of the pivot shoe
firmly on the workpiece while cutting.
Use only enough steady pressure on the
blade to keep the saw cutting; do not
force the tool.
11. Reduce pressure as the blade comes to
the end of the cut.
12. Allow the saw to come to a complete
stop before removing the blade from the
workpiece.
13. If sawing fiberglass, plaster, wallboard,
or spackling compound, clean the
motor vents frequently with a vacuum
or compressed air. These materials are
highly abrasive and may accelerate the
wear on motor bearings and brushes.
NOTICE: Cutting speeds should vary with
the workpiece. Hard materials, such as
metals, require lower speeds; use higher
speeds for softer materials.
WARNING:
Before attaching the
battery pack to the tool, always check
to determine that the switch performs
properly and returns to the “OFF” position
when released.
WARNING:
Hold the tool only by
the plastic handle and the insulated grip
area to help prevent electric shock. You
may encounter electrical wiring when
sawing into walls or oors. Sawing into a
“live” wire will cause electric shock.
METAL CUTTING
The saw can be used to cut metals, such
as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum,
brass, and copper. Be careful not to twist or
bend the saw blade. Do not force the tool.
The use of cutting oil is recommended when
cutting soft metals and steel. Cutting oil will
keep the blade cool, increase cutting action,
and prolong blade life.
1. Securely clamp the workpiece in
position and make the cut close to the
clamping point to minimize vibration.
2. When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron,
clamp the work in a vise, if possible, and
cut close to the vise.
3. To cut thin sheet material, “sandwich”
the material between pieces of
hardboard or plywood and clamp the
layers together to reduce vibration and
tearing of the material.
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