skilsaw SPTH70M Instrucciones De Funcionamiento página 16

SWITCH (FIG. 12)
WARNING
The torque from the motor can cause the tool
to twist.
To turn tool "ON" , press and hold the lock-off
button with your thumb, then squeeze the
trigger switch with your finger. Release the
lock-off button and continue to squeeze the
trigger for continued operation.
To turn the tool "OFF" , release the trigger
switch, which is spring loaded and will return
to the off-position automatically.
Your saw should be running at full speed
BEFORE starting the cut, and turned off
only AFTER completing the cut. To increase
switch life, do not turn switch on and off while
cutting.
APPLICATIONS
This tool is designed to support all wood-
cutting applications for professionals: general
cuts, cross cuts, rip cuts, and plunge cuts.
Only use with wood materials. The tool is not
designed for metal or masonry cutting. Dust
GENERAL CUTS
WARNING
with the free movement of the lower
guard.
WARNING
trigger, be aware of the necessary time it
takes for the blade to come to a complete
stop during coast down. Do not allow the
saw to brush against your leg or side;
since the lower guard is retractable, it
could catch on your clothing and expose
the blade. Be aware of the necessary
blade exposures that exist in both the
upper and lower guard areas.
Always hold the saw by the main handle
with one hand and the auxiliary handle
with the other. Maintain a firm grip with
both hands on the saw and position your
arms to resist kickback forces. Position your
body to either side of the blade, but not in
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When starting the tool,
hold it with both hands.
Always be sure that
neither hand interferes
After completing a cut
and releasing the
Fig. 12
Trigger Switch
and chips from those materials will impact
lower guard function.
WARNING
saws. Abrasive dust may cause lower
guard to not operate properly.
line with the blade. Position the dust outlet
so that it faces away from the operator.
To resume cutting after cutting is interrupted,
release the lock-off button, squeeze the
trigger, and allow the blade to reach full
speed, then re-enter the cut slowly, and
resume cutting.
When cutting across the grain, the fibers of
the wood have a tendency to tear and lift.
Advancing the saw slowly minimizes this
effect. For a finished cut, a cross cut blade or
miter blade is recommended.
Lock-Off Button
Do not use abrasive
wheels with circular