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PANEL CUTS
For making wide cuts, such as
might be made in plywood and
wide sheets, a wooden guide strip
is helpful. This strip should be
clamped or tacked to the work far
enough back from the line of cut to
act as a fence for the left edge of
the saw base as shown in Fig. 10.
The location of this strip will have to
allow for the distance from the left
side of the base to the blade so the
blade will cut exactly where
desired. This strip should extend
beyond each end of the material
being cut.
CAUTION: Support the material being cut with 2 x 4's or scrap
material to provide blade clearance beneath the material and to
provide a firm work surface.
POCKET CUTS
A pocket cut is one which must be made inside the material and not starting
from the edge. Mark the area clearly with lines on all sides. Start near the
corner of one side and place the front edge of the saw base firmly on the work.
Hold the saw up so the blade clears the material. Be sure you have adjusted
the blade properly for depth of cut.
For best results, it should be
adjusted so the blade just cuts
through
the
telescoping guard lever all the way
forward so the blade is exposed as
shown in Fig. 11. Be very careful not
to contact the blade. Start the motor
and lower the blade into the work.
After the blade has cut through, and
the base rests flat on the work,
follow the line right up to the corner.
Use a keyhole or bayonet saw to cut
the corners out clean.
KEEP TOOL CLEAN
Periodically blow out air passages with compressed air. Remove buildup of
grime resulting from working with green or sappy woods. Occasionally,
remove all adjusting thumb screws and wipe the angle and depth adjusting
segments clean with a dry soft cloth. All plastic parts should be cleaned with
soft cloths. Never use solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
CAUTION: Wear safety glasses while using compressed air.
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