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Fig. 13
Fig. 14
General Operation
Always clamp the workpiece securely on a
saw horse or bench (Fig. 13). See “APPLICA-
TIONS” for the correct way to support your
work in different situations.
1. Draw a cutting line. Place the front of the
shoe on the edge of the workpiece without
making blade contact. Hold the Tilt-Lok™
handle with one hand and the front handle
with the other (Fig. 14).
4. If making a partial cut, restarting in mid-
cut or correcting direction, allow the blade
to come to a complete stop. To resume
cutting, center the blade in the kerf, back
the saw away from cutting edge a few
inches, pull the trigger and re-enter the
cut slowly.
5. If the saw binds and stalls, maintain a fi rm
grip and release the trigger immediately.
Hold the saw motionless in the workpiece
until the blade comes to a complete
stop.
6. After fi nishing a cut, be sure the lower
guard closes and the blade comes to
a complete stop before setting the saw
down.
Troubleshooting
If the blade does not follow a straight line:
• Teeth are dull. This is caused by hitting a
hard object such as a nail or stone, dulling
teeth on one side. The blade tends to cut
to the side with the sharpest teeth.
• Shoe is out of line or bent
• Blade is bent
• Rip fence or guide is not being used
If the blade binds, smokes or turns blue
from friction:
• Blade is dull
• Blade is on backwards
• Blade is bent
• Blade is dirty
• Workpiece is not properly supported
• Incorrect blade is being used
2. Line up the sight line with your cutting
line. Position your arms and body to resist
KICKBACK. Pull the trigger, allowing the
motor to reach full speed before begin-
ning to cut.
3. While cutting, keep the shoe fl at against
the workpiece and maintain a fi rm grip. Do
not force the saw through the workpiece.
Forcing a saw can cause KICKBACK.
APPLICATIONS
Selecting Tilt-Lok™ Handle Positions
The Tilt-Lok™ handle is a feature which
allows the user to adjust the angle of the
handle for optimum cutting positions. The
Tilt-Lok™ handle has eight (8) detents
which allow the handle to snap into position
(Fig. 15). See “Adjusting Tilt-Lok™ Handle”
for instuctions on adjusting the handle. Re-
fer to the chart below for suggested handle
positions.
* These are only suggested positions; the actual optimum cutting position
may vary depending on the actual application and user preference.
APPLICATION SUGGESTED TILT-LOK POSITIONS*
For cuts made at or near
waist level
Handle in lower positions (Fig. 16) allows for more leverage
when pushing the saw through the workpiece.
For shallow cuts made at
or near waist level
Handle in lower positions allows the user to apply increased
downward force during shallow cuts.
For cuts made below the
waist, as in fl ooring ap-
plications
Handle in higher positions (Fig. 17) reduce the amount of
“bending over” by the user. Higher handle positions allow
the user to apply an increased downward force on the saw.
For cuts made overhead,
as in ceiling applications
Handle in higher positions reduce the amount of extended
reach by the user for overhead cuts. Higher handle posi-
tions allow the user to apply an increased upward force on
the saw.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, wear
safety goggles or glasses with side
shields. Unplug the tool before
changing accessories or making
adjustments.
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 17