Flush Cutting - Craftsman 172.17180 Owner's Manual

THE SLIDING
/ PIVOTING SHOE (Figure 3)
The shoe slides in or out to adjust the
depth of cut to material being cut for
maximum control and longer blade life,
To Slide Shoe In or Out: (See Fig, 3)
1. Use the Allen wrench (included) to
loosen the 2 screws on bottom of saw
housing.
2. Slide shoe in or out to the depth
of cut that you desire and
retighten both screws.
NOTE: The shoe also pivots to provide
maximum control against the surface
being cut.
Fig. 3
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Moves in or out
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To Pivot Shoe: (See Fig. 3)
1. Firmly hold saw and then pivot
shoe to desired position.
FLUSH CUTTING (Figure 4)
1. Use the blade installed teeth up.
The compact design of the motor
housing and the adjustable/pivoting
shoe on this saw allows you to make
extremely close cuts in floors, corners
and other extremely tight areas.
2. To obtain the maximum flush cutting
capability of this saw, make sure that
the shoe is in its closest position to the
saw housing. And the teeth of the blade
are facing as close as possible to the
work surface.
Fig. 4
WOOD CUTTING (Figure 5)
1. ALWAYS clamp the workpiece
down to prevent it from slipping.
2. Place the adjustable shoe and
the blade lightly against the
surface to be cut.
3. Turn on saw and allow it to come
to full speed before applying pressure
to the workpiece.
4. ALWAYS hold the saw firmly with both
hands while cutting. Whenever possible,
hold the adjustable shoe firmly against
the material to be cut. This will prevent
the saw from jumping or vibrating and
help minimize blade breakage.
Fig. 5
NOTE: Wear gloves if cutting for long periods.
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