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1: Use a finer tooth blade for cutting thin workpieces,
When a smoother Cut is required, for hard materials, or
when using slower saw speeds.
3. Use: a blade that will have at least 2 teeth in the mate-
rial at all times.
4. Use thin narrow blades for tight radius work, and thick,
wide blades for large curves and straight cuts.
Listed below are examples of some blades and their intended uses:
Teeth/Inch
Width
20
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.029"
15
.110"
12.5
11.5
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Thickness
Speed
Application
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.012"
.018"
.038"
.016"
.053"
.018"
1200-2000
.110"
.018"
400-600
Tight radius work; 3/32" to 1/8" wood veneer, wood,
bone, fiber, plastics, non-ferrous metals, etc.
600-1200
Close radius cutting in materials 3/32" to 1/2" thick.
Good for hard and soft wood, bone, horn, plastics, etc.
For hard and soft woods and woodlike products 3/t6"
and up.
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basic saw operations
BEFORE
EACH USE:
Inspect your saw.
DISCONNECT THE SAW. To avoid injury from acciden-
tal starting, unplug the saw. push the switch "OFF' and
lock the switch before changing the setup or removing
covers, guards or blade.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Check for:
• alignment of moving parts.
': binding of moving parts.
• broken parts:
• stable mounting, and
o any other conditions that may affect the way the saw
WOrkS,
:
If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any
electrical part doesn't work properly, turn off and unplug
the saw. REPLACE
damaged,
missing
or failed parts
before using the saw again.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep the saw clean for the best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating.
REMOVE ADJUSTING
KEYS AND WRENCHES
from
too! before turning it on.
To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces.
- Choose the right size and style blade for the material
and the type of cutting you plan to do.
• USE ONLY RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES.
(See
page 20). Consult this Owner's manual
for recom-
mended accessories. Follow the instructions that come
with the accessories. The use ot improper accessories
may cause risk of injury to persons.
• Make sure the blade teeth point downward, toward the
table.
• Make sure the blade tension is properly adjusted.
• Make sure the bevel lock knob is tight and no parts
have excessive play.
• To avoid
accidental
blade contact,
minimize
blade
breakage and provide maximum blade support, always
adjust the blade hold-down
and blade guard to just
clear the workpiece.
• KEEP WORK
AREA
CLEAN.
Cluttered
areas
and
benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery.
To avoid bums or other fire damage, never use the saw
near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
PLAN
AHEAD
TO
PROTECT
YOUR
EYES,
HANDS,
FACE, EARS
KNOW YOUR SAW. Read and understand the owners
manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its applica-
tions and limitations as well as the specific potential haz-
ards peculiar to this tool.
To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving parts,
don't do layout, assembly or setup work on the saw while
any parts are moving.
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