General Cutting; Plunge Cutting; Metal Cutting - Chicago Electric 65298 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

squeeze and release the Trigger
once.

general cutting

1. Before plugging the Saw into its 120
volt, grounded, electrical outlet check
to make sure the Trigger is not locked
in the "ON" position. Press and re-
lease the Trigger once to make sure
the Switch is unlocked and "OFF".
2. Make any necessary adjustments to
the tool as previously discussed, then
plug the Power Cord into the nearest
120 volt, grounded, electrical outlet.
Hold the Saw firmly with both hands,
3.
then squeeze the Trigger to start the
Saw.
impoRtant: Do not start the Saw if the
Saw Blade is in contact with anything
before operation. If necessary, lift
the tool from the workpiece before
squeezing the Trigger.
Once the Saw Blade is moving at full
4.
speed set the Pivoting Shoe of the
tool on the workpiece.
5. With the Saw running, place the Saw
Blade against the material to be cut.
Do not force the Saw Blade into the
workpiece. Use only enough pres-
sure to keep the Saw cutting. Allow
the Saw Blade to do the work.
6. If operating the Saw for an extended
period, you may wish to lock the
Trigger in its continuous run mode as
previously discussed.
When finished cutting, release pres-
7.
sure on the Trigger to stop the tool. If
the continuous run Trigger Lock was
used, squeeze and release the Trig-
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ger once to stop the Saw. Then un-
plug the Saw from its electrical outlet.

plunge cutting

1. Mark the line of cut.
Saw blade
2. From a convenient starting point
within the cut out area, place the tip
of the Saw Blade over that point with
the Saw parallel to the line of cut.
3. Slowly lower the Saw until the lower
edge of the Pivoting Shoe rests on
the workpiece.
4. Start the Saw and allow it to reach full
speed.
5. With the Saw resting on the Pivoting
Shoe, slowly lower the Saw Blade
onto the cut line. Continue this mo-
tion until the Saw Blade is perpen-
dicular to the workpiece.

metal cutting

1. When cutting metal materials with the
Saw, make sure to use a metal Saw
Blade designed for this purpose.
Lubricate the cutting surface with cut-
2.
ting oil to avoid heat build-up. Follow
the "General Cutting" section in this
manual.
piVoting Shoe
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