General Operating Instructions - Chicago Electric 68849 Owner's Manual

General Operating Instructions

1. WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,
BEFORE OPERATION:
a. Remove Battery Pack.
b. Adjust Blade Depth to extend beyond
bottom of workpiece by 1/4 IN. or less.
Lock Depth Adjusting Knob (53).
c. Make sure that all guards are in place
and in proper working order.
d. Tighten all knobs/bolts securely.
e. Tighten Blade Bolt.
(Blade Bolt may loosen during operation.)
2. Install fully charged Battery Pack
into base at back of handle.
3. Hold the saw with one hand on the Main Handle
and the other hand on the Auxiliary Handle.
4. Align Saw on cut line with the larger part of
the workpiece to the left of the Saw Blade.
5. Press Laser Switch (38) to activate Laser (14).
Pocket Cut
1. WARNING! Verify workpiece is clear of any
hidden wiring and utility lines before cutting.
2. Draw a line on the workpiece to indicate
the cut. Set the Blade's depth adjustment
accordingly and raise the Lower Guard (10).
3. Set the Blade so that it is barely above the workpiece.
4. Start the Saw and allow the Blade
to come to full speed.
5. Gradually lower the Blade onto the workpiece, using
the front end of the Plate (50) as a pivot point.
Cutting Large Sheets
1. Cutting large sheets or boards requires support
to prevent sagging. Cutting without leveling and/
or proper support will cause the Blade to bind,
leading to kickback (see warnings on page 4).
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WARNING! Only turn Laser on when Saw is on
workpiece. Do not stare directly at the laser beam.
Do not aim the beam at any person or
object other than the workpiece.
WARNING! Do not aim Laser Guide at a
workpiece with a reflective surface, such as
sheet steel or metal. Bright, shiny reflective
sheet metal could direct the beam back at you.
6. Push the Trigger Lock Button (34)
and squeeze the Trigger (36).
7. Allow the Blade to come up to full speed
before contacting the workpiece.
Note: When cutting across the grain, wood fibers can lift
and tear. Move the Saw slowly to minimize any tearing.
8. After completing the cut, release the trigger. Make
sure that the Movable Guard closes immediately.
9. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and
disconnect the Battery Pack after use.
10. Clean, then store the tool indoors
out of children's reach.
6. Once the Blade starts cutting,
release the Blade's Lower Guard.
7. When the Plate is resting flat on the surface being
cut, continue to cut forward to the end of the cut.
8. Allow the Blade to come to a full stop
before removing it from the cut.
9. WARNING! Do not pull the Saw back.
Doing so will cause the Blade to climb out of the cut,
leading to Kickback (see warnings on page 4).
10. Turn the Saw around and finish the cut in a normal
manner, sawing forward. Use a jig saw or hand saw
(not included) to finish cutting the corners, if needed.
2. Use sawhorses to support the
board or panel to be cut.
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