USING THE SAW
This saw is intended for use on wood and wood deri-
ved products only
BEFORE OPERATING
- Check the voltage on the saw corresponds with your
power supply voltage and that the plug and lead are in
good condition.
- Check you have the correct type of saw blade for the
machine, that it suitable for the spindle speed of the
saw and that it is mounted correctly. Do not use parts
other than supplied with the machine to make the
blade fit properly.
- Check you have a blade suitable for the material being
cut and that it is in good condition. If any teeth are
missing or the blade shows cracks or other damage -
replace immediately.
- Run idle for 30 seconds - if there is any abnormal vib-
ration or other fault – switch off, inspect and rectify
before continuing
OPERATION
Be aware that this machine has a powerful motor
and needs two hands to operate it safely.
Refer to the illustration below
- Plug into a suitable mains supply and switch on.
- To switch the saw ON Depress knob (B) with your
thumb and keep it pressed in. Depress trigger switch
(A) to start saw.
- To switch OFF release the trigger switch and knob
(B)
DURING USE
- Place the shoe gently but firmly onto the work
piece and let the blade come to full speed
before cutting the work piece – this is a power-
ful machine and will kick if the blade is pressed
too hard or jammed in the cut. Always use two
hands to control the machine.
- Keep the shoe in firm contact with the work piece.
- Do not force the saw. Move gently and steadily along
the line of cut.
- Check material for foreign bodies
For example check for nails screws etc.
- Check for services. Make sure that there no electri-
cal wires, water or gas pipes in the material being cut.
- Clamp material properly. Do not use hand or foot to
support the work piece. Saw away from yourself.
- Use constant gentle pressure.
- If the blade seizes in the cut, switch off, unplug and
open the cut with a suitable tool before pulling the
blade out. Never switch the saw on with the blade
jammed.
- Do not override the blade guard. It will open automa-
tically as the saw advances.
- Do not put the machine down with the motor still
running.
- Do not put the machine down on a dusty surface –
dust will get into the air vents and damage the motor.
- Regularly inspect the blade (unplug first) during use
for signs of damage or wear and replace when requi-
red.
- Do not press the blade lock button while the blade is
rotating.
- Switch the machine off before removing the plug
from the mains socket.
- Be careful. Do not point the saw at yourself or other
people. Keep your hands away from the blade.
