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SPLINTER-FREE
CUTTING
See Figure 11.
The base of your saw has a narrow slot to permit
splinter-free
cutting. It is especially useful when
cutting plywood. This feature should only be used
when making straight cuts or circle cuts. It is not for
bevel cutting or plunge cutting.
Note:
The non-orbital setting also helps reduce
splintering when cutting plywood.
HOW TO POSITION BASE IN THE SPLINTER-FREE
CUTTING POSITION:
•
Unplug your saw.
SLIDEBASE
FORWARD
1/8 in.
HEXKEY
BASEPIVOTSCREWS
CLAMP
PLATE
NARROWSLOTUSED FOR
SPLINTER-FREE CUTTING
BASE
_.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your saw could
result in accidental starting causing possible
serious injury.
•
Using the 1/8 in. hex key provided, loosen base pivot
screws and slide base forward. See Figure 11.
•
Always set the cutting angle at 0 ° for splinter-free
cutting. To set cutting angle at 0°, align the 0° mark
on the scale with the edge of the motor housing.
Note: When setting angle at 0 ° for splinter-free
cutting, the positive stop notches on the rear of the
base are not used.
Note: Clamp plate should always be in full rear
position, as shown in Figure 11, unless vacuum
attachment is in use.
•
Tighten base pivot screws securely.
•
Remove hex key and return it to storage area.
METAL CUTTING
Many kinds of metals can be cut with your saw. Be
careful not to twist or bend the blades. Do not force. If
the blade chatters or vibrates excessively, use a finer-
tooth blade or higher speed. If blade heats excessively,
use lower speed. If blade teeth become filled or clogged
when cutting soft metals, such as aluminum, use a
coarser-tooth blade or lower speed. We recommend use
of oil when cutting metals to keep blades cool, increase
cutting action, and prolong blade life. Clamp the work
firmly and saw close to the clamping point to eliminate
any vibration of the work being cut.
When cutting conduit, pipe or angle iron, clamp work in a
vise if possible and saw close to the vise. To cut thin
sheet materials, "sandwich" the material between
hardboard or plywood and clamp the layers to eliminate
vibration and material tearing. By doing this, the material
will be cut smoothly. Lay out your pattern or line of cut
on top of the "sandwich".
Important
- When cutting metal, keep exposed portion
of saw bar clean and free of metal chips by wiping
frequently with an oily cloth. Use extreme caution in
disposing of oily cloth after completion of job to prevent
potential fire hazard.
SCALEAT 0 °
BASESHOWNIN
SPLINTER-FREE
CUTTINGPOSITION
Fig. 11
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