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8.
Use care when making bevel cuts.
Because of the increased amount of
blade engagement with the work and
decreased stability of the shoe when
making bevel cuts, kickback may occur
if improperly used. Keep shoe fi rmly
against workpiece.
Fig. 9
9.
Do not force tool. Forcing a saw reduces
control and cutting effi ciency.
10. Use rip fence or edge guide when rip-
ping. Guides improve control and reduce
blade binding (see "Ripping Wood").
If kickback should occur, continue to grip the
saw fi rmly and immediately release trigger.
General Operation
Always clamp workpiece securely on a saw
horse or bench. See "Applications" for the
correct way to support your work in different
situations. A typical application is shown
below.
1. Draw cutting line. Place front of shoe on
edge of workpiece without making blade
contact. Hold switch handle with one hand
and top handle with the other.
2. Line up sighting notch with your cutting
line. Position arms and body to resist
kickback. Pull trigger, allowing motor to
reach full speed before beginning cut.
Fig. 10
Grip saw with
both hands,
Tighten depth and
keeping hands
miter adjusting levers
away from
securely
blade
Set depth of cut
1/8"-1/4" greater than
thickness of stock
Rest saw on larger
part of workpiece,
allowing smaller part
to fall away
Secure workpiece to
sturdy supports
3. While cutting, keep shoe flat against
workpiece and maintain a fi rm grip. Do
not force saw through the work. Forcing
a saw can cause kickback.
4. If making a partial cut, restarting in mid-
cut or correcting direction, allow blade
to come to a complete stop. To resume
cutting, center blade in kerf, back saw
away from cutting edge a few inches, pull
trigger and re-enter cut slowly.
5. If saw stalls, maintain a fi rm grip and
release trigger immediately. Correct prob-
lem before continuing (see "Preventing
Kickback").
6. After fi nishing a cut, be sure lower guard
closes and blade comes to a complete
stop before setting down saw.
Troubleshooting
If blade does not want to follow straight line:
• Teeth are dull on one side. This is
caused by hitting a hard object such
as a nail or stone, dulling teeth on one
side. The blade wants to cut to the side
with the sharpest teeth.
• Shoe is out of line or bent
• Blade is bent
• Failure to use rip fence or guide
If 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
• Failure to use correct blade
Wear safety
goggles
No loose
clothing
Keep cord
away from
blade and kerf
Firm footing in
clean area
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APPLICATIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of explosion,
electric shock and property
damage, always check the work area
for hidden pipes and wires before
drilling.
Cutting Large Panels
Large panels and long boards sag or bend
if they are not correctly supported. If you
attempt to cut without leveling and properly
supporting the piece, the blade will tend to
bind, causing kickback.
Support large panels. Be sure to set the
depth of cut so that you cut through work-
piece only and not through the supports.
Fig. 11
Ripping Wood
Ripping is cutting lengthwise with the grain.
Select the proper blade for your job. Use a
rip fence for rips 4" wide or less (Fig. 12). To
install a rip fence, slide the bar through the
rip fence slot in either side of the shoe. Adjust
for desired width by lining up the selected
measurement with the sighting notch and
lock setting with thumb screw.
Fig. 12
When ripping widths greater than 4", clamp
or tack 1" lumber to the workpiece as a guide
(Fig. 13).
Fig. 13
Cross-Cutting Wood
Cross-cutting is cutting across the grain.
Select the proper blade for your job. Advance
saw slowly to avoid the tendency of wood
fi bers to tear and lift.
Fig. 14
Pocket Cutting
Pocket cuts are made in the middle of the
workpiece when it can not be cut from an
edge. We recommend using a Sawzall
this type of cut. However, if you must use
a circular saw to make a pocket cut, USE
EXTREME CAUTION.
1. Beginning at a corner, line up sighting
notch with your cutting line. Tilt saw
forward, fi rmly fi xing front of shoe on
workpiece. Blade should be just above
cutting line, but not touching it. Raise
lower guard using lower guard lever.
2. Pull trigger. Allow the blade to come to
full speed. Using front of shoe as a hinge
point, gradually lower back end of saw
into workpiece (Fig. 15).
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