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1. Always use your saw with
your hands positioned
correctly: with one hand
operating the trigger
switch and the other on
the front assist handle (Fig.
9). Never use the saw with
your hands positioned as
shown in Fig. 10.
To Help Maintain Control:
Always support the
workpiece near the cut.
Always support the
workpiece so the cut will be
on your right.
Always clamp the workpiece
so it will not move during the
cut. Place the workpiece with
the good side down.
NOTE: The good side of the
workpiece is the side where
appearance is important.
2. Before starting a cut,
draw a guideline along the
desired line of cut, then
place the front edge of
the saw base on that part
of the workpiece that is
solidly supported (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9
Figt 10
Never place the saw on the part of the workpiece that will fall off when the cut is made.
Always keep the cord away from the cutting area. Always place the cord so that
it does not hang up on the workpiece when making a cut.
3. Hold the saw firmly with both hands (Fig. 9).
_!_ WARNING: If the cord hangs up on the workpiece during a cut, release the
trigger switch immediately. To avoid injury, unplug the saw and move the cord to
prevent it from hanging up again.
,_ DANGER: Using the saw with a damaged cord could result in serious injury or
death. If the cord has been damaged, have it replaced before using the saw again.
4. Depress the trigger switch to start the saw.
5. Always let the blade reach full speed before you begin the cut into the workpiece.
6. When making a cut, always use steady, even pressure. Forcing the saw
causes rough cuts and could shorten the life of the saw or cause Kickback.
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