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it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in
the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button 8 and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of this manual.
Fig. H
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Proper Hand Position (Fig. I)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle
and one hand on the hand grip
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Cutting (Fig. I–K)

WARNING: Always use eye protection. All users
and bystanders must wear eye protection that
conforms to ANSI Z87.1.

WARNING: Exercise extra caution when cutting
towards operator. Always hold saw firmly with both
hands while cutting.
Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is firmly
anchored or clamped to prevent slipping. Place blade lightly
against work to be cut, switch on saw motor and allow
it to obtain maximum speed before applying pressure.
Whenever possible, the saw shoe must be held firmly
against the material being cut (Fig. I). This will prevent
the saw from jumping or vibrating and minimize blade
breakage. Any cuts which put pressure on the blade such as
angle or scroll cuts increase potential for vibration, kickback,
and blade breakage.

WARNING: Use extra caution when cutting overhead
and pay particular attention to overhead wires which
may be hidden from view. Anticipate the path of
falling branches and debris ahead of time.

WARNING: Inspect work site for hidden gas pipes,
water pipes, or electrical wires before making blind or
plunge cuts. Failure to do so may result in explosion,
property damage, electric shock, and/or serious
personal injury.
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. Refer to Figure I.
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Fig. I
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Pocket/Plunge Cutting – Wood Only
(Fig. J)
The initial step in pocket cutting is to measure the surface
area to be cut and mark clearly with a pencil, chalk or
scriber. Use the appropriate blade for the application. The
blade should be longer than 3-1/2" (89 mm) and should
extend past the shoe and the thickness of the workpiece
during the cut. Insert blade in blade clamp.
Next, tip the saw backward until the back edge of the shoe
is resting on the work surface and the blade clears the work
surface (position 1, Fig. J). Now switch motor on, and allow
saw to come up to speed. Grip saw firmly with both hands
and begin a slow, deliberate upward swing with the handle
of the saw, keeping the bottom of the shoe firmly in contact
with the workpiece (position 2, Fig. J). Blade will begin
to feed into material. Always be sure blade is completely
through material before continuing with pocket cut.
NoTE: In areas where blade visibility is limited, use the edge
of the saw shoe as a guide. Lines for any given cut should be
extended beyond edge of cut to be made.
Fig. J
1. STARTING POSITION FOR POCKET CUTTING
2. ROCK TOOL UP TO NORMAL CUTTING
POSITION AFTER BLADE HAS CUT
THROUGH MATERIAL.
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Metal Cutting (Fig. K)
Your saw has different metal cutting capacities depending
upon type of blade used and the metal to be cut. Use a
finer blade for ferrous metals and a coarse blade for non-
ferrous materials. In thin gauge sheet metals it is best to
clamp wood to both sides of sheet. This will insure a clean
cut without excess vibration or tearing of metal. Always
remember not to force cutting blade as this reduces blade
life and causes costly blade breakage.
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