Footplate Adjustment; Using The Saw - Skil 9216 Operating Instructions Manual

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VARIABLE SPEED DIAL
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed
dial. The blade stroke rate may be adjusted
during cutting operation by presetting the dial
on or between any one of the six numbers
(Fig. 5).
Setting SPM rating (strokes per minute)
1-2 Low stroke
3-4 Medium stroke
5-6 High stroke
Higher speed settings are generally used for
fast cutting or when softer cutting materials
such as wood, composite materials, and
plastics. Slower speed settings are generally
used when precision is required or when
cutting harder materials. Materials typically cut
using slower speeds include sheet metal,
conduit, and pipe.

FOOTPLATE ADJUSTMENT

The footplate tilts in order to keep as much of
its surface in contact with the work surface
(Fig. 6). 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
1. Securely clamp the work.
2. Mark the line of cut and grasp the tool with
one hand on the handle and the other
placed on the insulated rubber boot over
the front housing.
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. 7).

Using the Saw

housing. If you saw into a blind area where
live wiring exists, you may be shocked or
electrocuted.
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Always hold the saw by the
insulated boot on the front