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OPERATING THE SAW
See Figures 11, 12, and 13.
It is important to understand the correct method for operat-
ing the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the
correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw.
WARNING:
To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain
proper control of the saw. Loss of control could
cause an accident resulting in possible serious
injury.
DANGER:
When lifting the saw from the workpiece, the blade
is exposed on the underside of the saw until the
lower blade guard closes. Make sure the lower blade
guard is closed before setting the saw down.
To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints.
n Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
n Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while making
a cut. See Figure 11.
n Support the workpiece so that the cut is always on your
right.
n Support the workpiece near the cut.
n Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will
not move during the cut. See Figure 12.
n Avoid placing the saw on the part of the workpiece that
will fall off when the cut is made. See Figure 13.
n Place the workpiece with the “good” side down.
n Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before
beginning the cut.
n Keep the cord away from the cutting area. Always place
the cord to prevent it from hanging up on the workpiece
while making a cut.
DANGER:
If the cord hangs up on the workpiece during a cut,
release the switch trigger immediately. Unplug the
saw and reposition the cord to prevent it from hang-
ing up again.
DANGER:
Using a saw with a damaged cord could result in
serious injury or death. If the cord has been dam-
aged, have it replaced before using the saw again.
OPERATION
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
LINE OF
CUT