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Using the Saw
Always hold the saw by
the
surfaces on the front of the tool and the
switch handle. Failure to hold the tool by the
insulated gripping surface may result in elec-
tric shock or electrocution if sawing into a
blind area where live wiring exits.
1. Securely clamp the work.
2. Position to the line of cut and grasp the
tool with one hand on the handle and the
other placed on the insulated rubber boot
over the front housing.
3. Keep the saw footplate firmly against the
work to minimize counter-force (jumping)
and vibration.
4. Squeeze the trigger to start the tool. Let
the saw reach full desired speed before
starting the cut. Guide the saw so that
the blade will move along the marked
line.
Sawing Tips
Following a few simple tips will reduce the
wear on the workpiece, the tool and the op-
erator.
1. Blades cut on the draw or back stroke. On
fine work, such as paneling, fiberglass,
etc., place the good side of workpiece
facing down.
2. Use the correct saw blade for the material
being cut and keep extra blades on hand
to use when others become dull. Replace
cracked or bent blades immediately.
3. Select the appropriate cutting speed.
4. To reduce the risk of injury, be sure the
blade always extends beyond the foot-
plate and work throughout the stroke
(Fig. 9). Blades may shatter if the front on
the blade hits the work and/or the foot-
plate.
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Operation
insulated
gripping
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Fig. 9
5. When cutting metal:
• Apply a lubricant for easier, smoother,
faster cutting and longer blade life.
• For non-ferrous metals, aluminum,
bronze or brass, use a stick wax on the
blade.
• For ferrous metals, iron and steel, use
machine or cutting oil along the sur-
face to be cut.
• See page 11 related to orbital settings
when cutting metals.
6. When cutting thin metal, "sandwich" the
material between two pieces of scrap
wood. Clamp or put in a bench vise. One
piece of lumber on top of the metal can
be used with adequate clamping. Place
your cut lines or design on the wood.
7. Don't force the cutting. Let the saw and
blade do the work.
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