ADJUSTING THE DEPT GUIDE
Fig.F
By using the depth guide you can adjust the depth of the
cut. The depth guide assembly consists of the depth guide
with a locking knob on each side and a bracket with a loc-
king knob.
To adjust the depth guide
• Loosen the knobs on each side of the depth guide by
rotating them in a counterclockwise direction. The
knobs must be loosened enough to enable the depth
guide to slide up or down.
• Position the depth guide to the desired depth. You
are advised to set the guide approximately 1/8" gre-
ater than the thickness of the material. See Fig.F.
Bits can cut materials up to 1" thick.
• Re-tighten the knobs by turning them in a clockwise
direction.
REMOVING THE DEPTH GUIDE ASSEMBLY
Fig. G
To remove the depth guide assembly
• Loosen the locking knob on the depth guide bracket
until you can remove it.
To do this, rotate the locking knob in counterclock-
wise direction.
• Remove the locking knob from the tool.
• Rotate the entire depth guide assembly approxima-
tely 1/8 of a turn in counterclockwise direction. See
Fig.G.
• Pull the depth guide assembly straight off the tool. See
Fig.G.
To re-attach the depth guide assembly
• Align the notched areas of the depth guide bracket up
to the indentations of the tool collar.
• Push the depth guide assembly onto the tool collar.
• Rotate the depth guide assembly approximately 1/8
of a turn in clockwise direction.
• Place the locking knob on the depth guide bracket
and tighten it by rotating it in clockwise direction.
SWITCHING “ON”/”OFF”
Fig. H
The tool is switched "ON" and "OFF" by the black colou-
red slide switch located on the back of the motor hou-
sing.
• To switch the tool "ON", slide the switch to [I].
• To switch the tool "OFF", slide the switch to [0]
OPERATION
MAKING A CUT
Fig.I - J
Do not use this tool to make cutouts around any fix-
ture or opening that has live electrical wires, or any
wall that may have live electrical wiring behind it. The bit could
conduct current to the tool, creating an electrocution hazard
for the operator. If cutting into existing walls or other blind
areas is unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers to
the worksite. Always hold the tool by its thermoplastic housing.
Make sure that the collet nut is securely tightened
before turning the tool on.
To make a cut-out
• Hold the tool firmly and switch it "ON".
• Insert the bit into the material at a 45° angle. See Fig.I.
Hold the tool with both hands while starting, since
torque from the motor can cause the tool to twist.
Wait a few seconds until the Omnisaw is at full speed before
inserting the bit into the material.
Do not press the spindle lock button during usage.
• Slowly bring the tool to a 90° angle. The base guide
should be flush to the surface of the material. See
Fig.J.
• Steer the tool in a clockwise direction with slow, ste-
ady pressure to make the cut.
Note: Because of the rotating cutting action of the bit,
there will be a slight pull when cutting. The slower you
cut, the more control you have. Excessive pressure or
fast cutting will cause excessive heat and may shorten the
life of the bit.
Note: Avoid ending your cut at the bottom of the hole
when cutting on a vertical surface. If possible, start and
end your cut at the top so the scrap parts will not drop
onto the rotating bit.
Most materials should be cut in a clockwise direc-
tion. The exception is when cutting around an out-
let box in drywall. See: "Cutting Around Outlet Boxes in Dry-
wall".
• Switch the tool "OFF" after completing the cut.
• Remove the tool from the material carefully.
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