To Make Pocket Cuts; Making Rip Cuts; Using A Straight Edge - Craftsman 320.10860-01 Owner's Manual

TO MAKE POCKET CUTS
WARNING:
ALWAYS adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut.
Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in a loss of control of the saw, possibly
causing serious injury_
1. Adjust the bevel setting to zero, set the blade to the correct blade depth setting, and use the lower
blade guard handle to swing the guard up.
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i WARNING: raise the lower blade guard with the handle
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I to avoid serious injury.
2. While holding the lower blade guard by the handle,
firmly rest the front of the base flat against the
workpiece with the rear handle raised so the blade
does not touch the workpiece (See Fig_ 18)o
3. Squeeze the trigger switch to start the saw.. ALWAYS
let the blade reach full speed, then slowly lower the
blade onto the workpiece until the base is flat against
the workpiece.
4. After you complete the cut, release the trigger switch
and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. After
the blade has stopped, remove it from the workpiece,
If the corners of your pocket cut are not completely cut
through, use a hand saw or sabre saw to finish
the corners..
Fig. 18
Lower
Blade
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" WARNING:
NEVER tie the lower blade guard in the raised position,.
exposed could result in serious inJu!y_ ................
MAKING RIP CUTS
ALWAYS use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with your saw° You can use either a
straight edge or use the edge guide that was included with your saw,
Using a Straight Edge
You can make an efficient rip guide by clamping a straight
edge to your workpiece. (See Figol 9)
1, Secure the workpiece
2. Use C-clamps to firmly attach straight
edge to the workpiece.
3. Carefully guide the saw along the
straight edge for a straight rip cut.
4. DO NOT bind the blade in the cut.
Fig. 19
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