General Operating Instructions - Chicago Electric 98265 Owenrs Manual

General Operating Instructions

1. Make sure that the Switch is in the off-position,
then plug in the tool.
2. Turn on the tool.
3. Use two hands and hold workpiece securely
against table and fence at all times.
4. When making a flat cut, slide the piece to be cut
up against the Fence securely. See Figure E.
5. When making an angled cut, position one end
securely at the point where the two Fence halves
come together. Use the Clamp Plate to secure it.
The cut-off side of the workpiece must be free to
move away from the blade to prevent binding.
6. With the saw and the water pump turned on
and operating, pull Handle to move blade
through material at a slow and steady pace.
cAUTION! Do not attempt to cut on a push stroke,
the blade may grab the workpiece.
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Figure E: Straight cutting
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7. Beveled cuts can also be accomplished by
loosening the Knobs on either side of the saw.
Tilt the Sliding Supports, and blade/motor
assembly as a unit. There is a scale and
indexing pointer on the Sliding Supports
indicating angle of tilt. See Figure D.
Sliding Bar
Support
Bevel Scale
Figure D
8. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and unplug
the tool from its electrical outlet after use. Clean,
then store the tool indoors out of children's reach.
Knob
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