Flex FX2331 Manual Del Operador página 17

PROPER HAND POSITION (FIG. 9)
WARNING
proper hand position.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the
main handle and one hand on the front handle.
GENERAL CUTTING
1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
2. Make sure that the workpiece is firmly
clamped in place to keep it from slipping or
moving while cutting.
3. Install the appropriate type and size of blade
for the workpiece material and size.
4. Mark the line of cut clearly on workpiece, if
needed.
5. Attach the battery pack to the band saw.
6. Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Make
sure to keep your hands on the insulated
gripping areas only.
7. Bring the workpiece guide into contact with
the workpiece while keeping the blade off of
the workpiece.
8. Depress the lock-off button and squeeze
the variable-speed trigger switch to start the
saw and bring it to the maximum desired
cutting speed before applying the blade to the
workpiece.
To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, ALWAYS use
Fig. 9
9. Slowly and gently tilt the tool to bring the band
saw blade into contact with the workpiece.
Use only enough steady pressure on the
blade to keep the saw cutting. Do not force
the tool.
NOTICE: During cutting, if the band saw
becomes locked or jammed in the workpiece
material, release the switch immediately to
avoid damage to the band saw blade and motor.
WARNING
injury when they drop, after cut-off, should
be supported. End pieces may be hot
and sharp. Safety shoes and heavy gloves are
strongly recommended.
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End pieces, which would
be heavy enough to cause