4. Open the blade clamp by rotating the movable lever (B), Fig. 2, towards the stationary lever (A), Fig.
2 as far as it will go and hold.
5. While holding the blade clamp open: move lever (A) as far forward as it will go, (See Figs. 2 & 3),
and hold.
NOTE: Steps 4 and 5 should be done in one motion.
6. With the teeth of the blade toward the front of the saw, insert the blade through the blade guide into
the blade holder as far as it will go and release the levers. See figure 4.
7. Pull up on the blade until it locks in place. The blade is properly installed when the levers are aligned
as shown in figure 4.
8. Close front guard A, Fig. 12.
BLADE REMOVAL
1. Open front guard A, Fig. 12.
2. Remove the anti-splinter insert if installed.
3. Gently squeeze the switch trigger until the blade shaft moves slowly and stop the motor when the
blade shaft is at or near the bottom of its stroke, Fig. 6.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
4. Open the blade clamp by rotating the movable lever (B), Fig. 2, towards the stationary lever (A), Fig.
2, as far as it will go.
5. Move the blade shaft forward until the blade is clear of the blade guide.
6. Grasp the tip of the blade, move it towards the blade holder lever/right hand side of saw and pull the
blade out of the clamp.
7. Close front guard A, Fig. 12.
TO START AND STOP SAW
Make sure power circuit voltage is the same as shown on the specification plate on the saw, and that
saw switch is OFF. Connect saw to power circuit.
1. Squeeze trigger switch (A), Fig. 5, to start motor. Release trigger to stop motor.
2. Lock Button – A lock button (B), Fig. 5, is provided to keep the saw running without holding the
switch trigger "ON". To lock the switch trigger "ON", squeeze the trigger as far as it will go and push in
the lock button and release trigger.
To UNLOCK the lock, squeeze trigger allowing lock button to spring out, and release trigger.
VARIABLE SPEED
This saw is equipped with an adjustable variable speed control and the speed range is 500 to 3100
SPM. The speed is adjusted by turning the control knob (C), Fig. 5. The speed control may be adjusted
with or without the motor running.
Use higher speed settings for fast cutting when finish and accuracy are not critical. Use slower speed
settings when accuracy and finish are critical or for delicate materials.
BLADE ORBIT
The blade orbit may be varied by turning knob (A), Fig. 6, to any of four positions indicated by the
numbers "0" through "3", with "0" producing no orbit and "3" producing maximum orbit. The orbit may
be adjusted with or without the motor running. Move knob (A), Fig. 6, to the detent in the housing
corresponding to the number on the housing. The knob is shown in position "0". The straight up and
down position would be setting "3". Metal cutting should be performed in orbit setting "0".
Use of higher orbit settings when performing intricate scroll cuts may cause blade breakage. The lower
orbit settings are recommended for scrolling. Orbit position "0" will produce the most accurate cuts
with less splintering and the longest blade life.
OPERATION
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