Footplate Adjustment - Skil 9225 Operating Instructions Manual

ORBIT SELECTOR
To obtain the best cutting advance in various
types of materials, your saw has a blade orbit
selector to adjust the swing of the saw blade.
When cutting into wood and plastic, as well as
other soft materials, a larger swing of the blade
is desired.
There are two orbit selector positions. The
non-orbit position (metal), move the orbit
selector lever toward the "0" and for a full orbit
(wood), move the selector lever toward the "ll"
(Fig. 4).
The non-orbit gives the best cutting advance
and extends blade life when cutting steel and
similar hard materials which have more
resistance to cut. For materials that have less

FOOTPLATE ADJUSTMENT

The footplate tilts in order to keep as much of
its surface in contact with the work surface
Fig. 5 . To adjust, hold saw firmly and pivot
footplate to desired position.
The footplate can also be locked at desired
depths to optimize blade life and/or to limit
blade protrusion beyond the end of the
FIG. 5
BLADE STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Your tool is equipped with a blade storage
compartment (Fig. 7) on the backside of your
saw. To remove, push down on tab and slide
in direction of arrow. Be sure storage
compartment is closed to prevent blades from
falling out.
FOOTPLATE
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resistance to cut, the orbit position can be
selected for the best cutting advance. The orbit
selector can be adjusted with the motor
switched on or at a standstill.
footplate when cutting into large diameter pipe
or into walls.
To adjust the footplate position depth, simply
loosen the two screws in insulated rubber boot
with wrench provided, slide and move the
footplate to the desired position and securely
tighten the screw with the wrench provided
(Fig. 6).
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
FIG. 4
BLADE
STORAGE
TAB
BLADE STORAGE
COMPARTMENT