Craftsman 320.17291 Operator's Manual page 8

PLUNGE CUTTING WOOD OR WALL BOARD (Fig. 7)
_, WARNING: Blades longer than 6 in. can whip and should not be used for
plunge cutting. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.
_, WARNING: Cutting into electrical wiring can cause the blade, the blade
clamp, and the saw bar assembly to become electrically live. Do not touch metal
parts when cutting into a wall; grasp only the insulated surfaces on the tool.
Make sure hidden electrical wiring, water pipes, and mechanical hazards are not
in the blade path when cutting into a wall.
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Secure the workpiece to a work bench or table with a vise or with clamps.
Mark the line of cut clearly.
Make sure the saw blade is clear of any foreign material and that the power
cord and extension cord are out of the blade path.
Hold the saw firmly in front
of and away from you.
Choose a convenient
starting point inside the
cutting area and place the
tip of the blade over that
point, but not touching the
workpiece.
Rest the front edge of the
shoe assembly on the
workpiece and hold it firmly
in position as you begin the
cut
7. With the saw blade above
the workpiece and the front edge of the shoe resting on the workpiece, press
the trigger switch and allow the saw blade to reach full cutting speed.
A_, WARNING: Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece until the
motor reaches full speed. Failure to heed this warning can cause you to lose
control of the saw and result in serious injury.
8. Pivot the saw blade downward until the tip of the blade starts cutting the
workpiece.
9. Allow the saw to penetrate the workpiece.
10. Tilt the saw until the blade is perpendicular to the workpiece.
METAL CUTTING (Fig. 8)
You may cut metals, such as
sheet steel, pipe, steel rods,
aluminum, brass, and copper,
with this saw.
Observe the following tips when
metal cutting:
• Be careful not to twist or
bend the saw blade.
Do not force the tool; use a
slow speed setting.
Use cutting oil when cutting
soft metals and steel.
Cutting oil also keeps the blade cool, increases cutting action, and prolongs
blade life.
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AI_ WARNING: Never use gasoline, since normal sparking of motor could ignite
fumes.
Clamp the workpiece firmly and cut close to the clamping point to eliminate
any workpiece vibration. When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp the
workpiece in a vise if possible and cut close to the vise. To cut thin sheet
material, "sandwich" the material between two sheets of plywood and clamp
the layers to eliminate vibration and material tearing.
Always keep firm pressure on the shoe assembly against the workpiece.
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