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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LED Worklight (g 6)
The LED worklight, located on the front of the saw,
provides additional light on the surface of the
worklight for operation in lower-light areas.
The LED worklight will come on when the trigger
switch is depressed. The LED worklight will turn off
when the trigger switch is released.
General cutting (g 7)
WARNING!
Before attaching the battery pack to
the tool, always check to determine
that the switch performs properly and
returns to the “OFF” position when
released.
WARNING!
Hold the tool only by the plastic handle
and the insulated grip area to help
prevent electrical shock. You may encounter electrical wiring when sawing into walls or floors.
Sawing into a “live” wire will cause electric shock.
1. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
2. Make sure that the workpiece is rmly clamped in place.
3. Use the appropriate type and size of blade for the workpiece material and size.
4. Adjust the pivoting shoe as necessary to make sure that the blade will extend beyond the shoe and the
workpiece at all times.
5. Adjust the pivoting shoe as necessary to expose unworn blade teeth for longer blade life.
6. Check for clearance behind the workpiece so that the blade will not impact another surface.
7. Mark the line of cut clearly. If cutting metal, apply cutting oil to the line.
8. Attach the battery pack to the saw.
9. Hold the saw rmly with both hands. Make sure to keep your hands on the insulated gripping areas only.
10. Depress the lock-off button and trigger switch to start the saw and bring it to the maximum desired
cutting speed before applying the blade to the workpiece.
11. Place the at surface of the shoe rmly on the workpiece while cutting. Use only enough steady
pressure on the blade to keep the saw cutting; do not force the tool.
12. Reduce pressure as the blade comes to the end of the cut.
13. Allow the saw to come to a complete stop before removing the blade from the workpiece.
14. If sawing berglass, plaster, wallboard, or spackling compound, clean the motor vents frequently with
a vacuum or compressed air. These materials are highly abrasive and may accelerate the wear on
motor bearings and brushes.
WARNING!
Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air.
WARNING!
Do not allow familiarity with the saw to make you careless. One careless fraction of a second
is enough to inflict serious injury.
NOTE: Cutting speeds should vary with the workpiece. Hard materials, such as metals, require lower
speeds; use higher speeds for softer materials.
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