Kobalt KDD 524B-03 Manual page 74

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7. General Cutting
WARNING
• Before attaching the battery pack to the tool,
always check to determine that the variable-
speed trigger switch (G) performs properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
• 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.
a. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
b. Make sure that the work piece is firmly clamped
in place.
c. Use the appropriate type and size of blade for the work piece material and size.
d. Adjust the pivoting shoe (B) as necessary to make sure that the blade will extend beyond
the pivoting shoe and the work piece at all times.
e. Adjust the pivoting shoe as necessary to expose unworn blade teeth for longer blade life.
f. Check for clearance behind the work piece so that the blade will not impact another
surface.
g. Mark the line of cut clearly. If cutting metal, apply cutting oil to the line.
h. Attach the battery pack to the saw.
i. Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Make sure to keep your hands on the insulated
gripping areas only.
j. Press the switch-lock button (F) to unlock the trigger switch and squeeze the variable-
speed trigger switch (G) to start the saw and bring it to the maximum desired cutting speed
before applying the blade to the work piece.
k. Place the pivoting shoe firmly on the work piece while cutting. Use only enough steady
pressure on the blade to keep the saw cutting; do not force the tool.
l. Reduce pressure as the blade comes to the end of the cut.
m. Allow the saw to come to a complete stop before removing the blade from the work piece.
n. If sawing fiberglass, 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
• Do not allow familiarity with the saw to make you careless. One careless fraction of a second
is enough to inflict serious injury.
NOTICE: Cutting speeds should vary with the work piece. Hard materials, such as metals, require
lower speeds; for softer materials use higher speeds.
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