Flex FX2271 Operator's Manual page 12

WARNING
always extends beyond the footplate and
work throughout the stroke. Blades may
shatter if the front on the blade hits the work
and/or the footplate (Fig. 7).
PIVOTING THE SHOE (FIG. 8)
The shoe pivots to provide maximum control
when it is aligned against the surface being cut.
a. Depress the lock-off button to the locked
position and then remove the battery pack
from the tool.
b. Firmly hold the saw and then pivot the shoe to
the desired angle, while taking care to avoid
contact with the blade.
c. Reinstall the battery and prepare to cut.
SAW HOOK (FIG. 9)
Your tool is equipped with a hook. Use the hook
to hang the saw from a rafter, or beam or other
similar secure structure for temporary storage
during work. Recommended lumber size to
support the saw with the hook is 2x4.
To use, lift the hook up until it snaps into the
desired open position – there are two open
positions available.
When not use, always lower hook until it snaps
into the closed position.
WARNING
saw or the object that it is hanging from. Do
not hang the saw from any electrical wires
or anything that is not secure. Personal injury
or property damage may occur.
Only use the hook for hanging the saw.
Using the hook to hang anything else could lead
to serious injury.
To reduce the risk of
injury, be sure the blade
When the saw is hung by
the hook, do not shake the
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Pivot Shoe
Fig. 9
Do not use the hook to reach another object
or use the hook to support your weight in
any situation.
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Saw Hook