Fig. 25
Fig. 26
Fig. 27
Fig. 28
• Press the lower guard locking trigger to release the
Cutting Head. (Fig. 25)
• Lower the Cutting Handle downwards and cut through
the workpiece.
• Allow the speed of the blade to do the work, there is no
need to apply undue pressure to the Cutting Handle.
• When the cut has been completed, release the ON/OFF
trigger switch.
• Allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
• Allow the Cutting Head to rise to its upper position,
with the lower blade guard completely covering
the blade teeth, and the Cutting Head locked in the
upper position, before releasing the Cutting Handle.
• Remove the workpiece.
SLiDE CUTTiNG
This saw is equipped with a Sliding Carriage system.
Loosening the slide lock screw will release the slide and allow
the Cutting Head to move forwards and backwards. (Fig. 26)
The saw blade is lowered into the workpiece and then pushed
to the rear of the machine to complete a cut. This type of cut
can be used for cutting wide pieces.
• Position the workpiece on the table and against the fence
and secure with clamp(s) as appropriate.
• Loosen the slide lock screw.
• Grasp the Cutting Handle and pull the Cutting Head forward
until the arbor (centre of saw blade) is over the front edge of
the workpiece. (Fig. 27)
• Operate the ON/OFF motor trigger switch and allow the saw
blade to reach full speed.
• Press the lower blade guard locking trigger for
Cutting Head release.
• Push the Cutting Handle all the way down and cut through
the leading edge of the workpiece.
• Gently push the Cutting Handle rearwards towards the
fence completing the cut.
• Always push the Cutting Head to the full rear position
during each cut. (Fig. 28)
• When the cut has been completed, release the trigger
switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
• Allow the Cutting Head to rise to its upper position, with
the lower blade guard completely covering the blade teeth,
and the Cutting Head locked in the upper position, before
releasing the Cutting Handle.
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