Skil 3510 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 13

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GENERAL CUTS
This tile saw was designed
CAUTION
!
for cutting tile and marble
only. This saw was not designed for and
should not be used to cut metal, wood or
plastic.
Always hold the saw handle with one hand.
Maintain a firm grip and operate the switch
with a decisive action. Never force the saw.
Use light and continuous pressure.
After completing a cut and
WARNING
!
after releasing the trigger,
be aware of the necessary time it takes for
the blade to come to a complete stop
during coast-down. Do not allow the saw
to brush against your leg or side. Be aware
of the blade exposures that exist below
guard area.
CROSS CUTS
Cross cuts are straight 90° cuts made with
the bevel angle set at 0°. Make sure the saw
is unplugged before making any adjustments.
Set the depth adjustment to the proper depth
for the material to be cut. Mark your cutting
line on the tile with a marker. Make sure the
workpiece is secured before cutting.
Turn the water supply valve to ON. Line up
the 0° cutting line guide with the marked line.
Start the saw and slowly and smoothly move
the saw forward and follow your line straight
across the tile. If you stray from your cutting
line, do not try to force the saw back to your
line. Shut the saw off and when the blade
stops, back the saw up. Start the saw again
and slice off a small amount of material until
you are lined up with the line again. Once the
cut is completed, turn the water supply valve
to OFF.
When cutting is interrupted, to resume
cutting: squeeze the trigger and allow the
blade to reach full speed, reenter the cut
slowly and resume cutting.
Do not attempt to cut
WARNING
!
pieces too small. When
cutting any material, make sure that the
workpiece is properly supported and
secured.
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