Basic Saw Operations; Switch Activation; Body And Hand Position - skilsaw SPT62MTC Consignes De Fonctionnement/Sécurité

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For safety, the power switch lever is designed to pre-
vent accidental starts. To operate safety switch, slide
the switch "Lock-OFF" toggle 2 with either thumb to
disengage the lock, then pull the power switch lever
3 and release the switch "Lock-OFF" toggle 2 (Fig.
10). When the power switch lever is released, the
switch "Lock-OFF" toggle 2 will engage the power
switch lever 3 automatically, and the lever will no
longer operate until either "Lock-Off" toggle is en-
gaged again (Fig. 10)
NOTE: Switch lever 3 has a hole 3A that can ac-
commodate a padlock with a long shackle of up to
1/4" in diameter (not provided with the saw) to pre-
vent unauthorized use.
Position your body and hands
properly to make cutting easier
and safer. Observe the following instructions (See
Figure 11).
• Never place hands near cutting area on table
or on workpiece.
• Always use clamp to hold workpiece against the
base and fence when making cuts. Do not support
by hand.
• Keep hands in position until trigger has been re-
leased and blade has stopped completely.
• Keep feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper
balance.
• Follow the head assembly when mitering. Stand
slightly to the side of the saw blade.

Basic Saw Operations

Switch Activation

FIG. 10
3A
3

Body and Hand Position

• Before making any cut, with the power off, lower
the blade to preview the blade path - dry run.
with the saw OFF by conducting a simulated
cutting cycle, and observe the projected path of
the saw blade.
DRY RUN—It is important to know where the blade
will intersect with the workpiece during cutting oper-
ations. Always perform the simulated cutting se-
quence with the power tool switched OFF to gain an
understanding of the projected path of the saw
blade.
smooth lower guard and cutting action is not inter-
fered with during cutting operation.
FIG. 11
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Be aware of the path of the
saw blade. Make a dry run
Adjust your clamp and fence so that the
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