Safety Switch - ITC SPT210 Manuel De L'utilisateur

OPERATING PROCEDURES
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT
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IMPORTANT: Unplug the saw
1. Loosen the Depth Knob located between the guard and handle of the saw.
2. Hold the saw by the handle in one hand.
3. With the other hand, grasp the base plate and raise or lower it to the desired
NOTE: When cutting, the saw blade should cut through the bottom of the material
4. Retighten the Depth Knob to lock the depth adjustment. You may want to make

SAFETY SWITCH

WARNING: When starting the saw, hold it with both hands since the torque of the
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• The safety switch is designed to prevent accidental starting. To start the saw,
• To switch the saw off, release the trigger. The safety switch will engage
LINE GUIDE
• The right side of the notch in the shoe is the guide for straight 90 degree cuts.
RUNNING THE SPT210
CAUTION: Do not put hands directly in front of, behind, or below the saw blade
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1. Be sure there are no nails or any other foreign objects in, on the work piece,
2. Make sure the work piece is properly supported at all times. Plan so that it is
3. Whenever possible, secure the work piece with clamps or in a vise.
4. When making cuts parallel to existing straight edges, whenever possible, insert
5. When cuting across the grain, the fibres of the wood have a tendency to lift and
6. Make sure you are fully prepared to begin your cut before squeezing the trigger
7. Set the base plate against the work piece.
8. Hold the tool firmly. Motor torque will cause the tool to twist, so a firm grip is im-
9. Allow the saw blade to reach full speed before pushing it into the work piece.
10. Do not force the saw blade into the work piece. Apply moderate pressure, al-
cut depth.
by the length of one saw tooth.
a test cut on scrap material to verify the angle before proceeding.
motor can cause the saw to twist
press the release button located on the handle with your thumb and pull the
trigger simultaneously.
automatically.
The left side of the notch is for 45 degree bevel cuts. The cutting guide notch
gives an approximate line of cut since different blade types and thickness alter
the cut line. Always make sample cuts in scrap lumber to obtain the actual cut
line. To minimize splintering, cut with the finished side of the wood face down.
when cutting. Always grasp the saw with both hands on the handles and push
the saw through the material.
or in the path of the blade. They could cause damage to the saw blade, injury
from kickback or even injury from flying debris.
properly supported during the cut.
the rip fence into the slots at the front of the saw. Fasten it in place at the de-
sired distance, with the screw clamp provided, and use it to help keep the cut
as straight and parallel as possible.
tear. Moving the saw slowly minimizes the effect.
switch. Mark the line of cut clearly.
perative. Check to make sure that saw blade travel is not obstructed. Squeeze
the trigger switch.
lowing the blade to cut without being forced.
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