Skil OS5937-00 Owner's Manual page 16

Using with Plunge-Cut Blade
(Fig .9)
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety
–
glasses with side shields during power
tool operation . If the operation is dusty,
also wear a dust mask .
Wear protective gloves .
–
Use sharp, undamaged blades only .
–
Deformed or blunt blades or blades that
are otherwise damaged can break and
cause injury .
WARNING
backward, as operation in this position may
cause serious injury (Fig. 9a).
The plunge-cut blade is intended to make
precise cuts to aid in the installation of flooring
or wall materials.
a. Select a medium to high speed for making
the initial plunge. You can increase speed for
faster cutting after the initial cut.
b. Do not force the tool during the plunge cut.
Let the speed of the tool do the work.
c. While keeping the teeth of the blade in the
work surface, move the back of the tool in
a slow, sideways motion, which will help to
expedite the cut.
d. Make sure that the tool comes to a complete stop before you remove it from the workpiece.
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Do not attach the plunge-
cut blade facing
X
Fig.9a
Fig. 9b