Pocket Cutting - Milwaukee 6391 Manuel De L'utilisateur

Cutting Large Panels
Large panels and long boards sag or bend if they are
not correctly supported. If you attempt to cut without
leveling and properly supporting the workpiece, the
blade will tend to bind, causing KICKBACK.
Support large panels. Be sure to set the depth of the
cut so that you only cut through the workpiece, not
through the supports.
Ripping Wood
Ripping is cutting lengthwise with the grain. Select
the proper blade for your job. Use a rip fence for rips
4" wide or less. To install the rip fence, slide the bar
through the rip fence slot in either side of the shoe.
The width of the cut is the distance from the inside of
the blade to the inside edge of the rip fence. Adjust
the rip fence for the desired width, and lock the set-
ting by tightening the rip fence screws.
When ripping widths greater than 4", clamp or tack
1" lumber to workpiece and use the inside edge of
the shoe as a guide.
Cross-Cutting Wood
Cross-cutting is cutting across the grain. Select the
proper blade for your job. Advance the saw slowly
to avoid splintering the wood.
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
WARNING
check work area for hidden pipes
and wires before making pocket cuts.

Pocket Cutting

Pocket cuts are made in the middle of the workpiece
when it can not be cut from an edge. We recommend
using a Sawzall reciprocating saw or jig saw for this
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type of cut. However, if you must use a circular saw
to make a pocket cut, USE EXTREME CAUTION.
To maintain control of the saw during pocket cutting,
keep both hands on the saw.
1. Beginning at a corner, line up the sight line with
your cutting line. Tilt the saw forward, firmly fixing
the front of the shoe on the workpiece. The blade
should be just above cutting line, but not touching
it. Raise the lower guard using the lower guard
lever.
2. Pull the trigger, allowing the blade to come up to
full speed. Using the front of the shoe as a hinge
point, gradually lower the back end of the saw into
the workpiece.
3. When the shoe rests flat against workpiece, re-
lease the lower guard lever. Advance the saw to
the far corner. Release the trigger and allow the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing
it from workpiece. Repeat the above steps for each
side of the opening. Use a Sawzall
saw, jig saw or small hand saw to finish the corners
if they are not completely cut through.
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