FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Adjusting depth of cut
Fig.1
CAUTION:
After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the
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clamping screw securely.
Loosen the clamping screw on the depth guide and
move the blade lower limit stopper to the desired depth
on the scale plate. At the desired depth of cut, tighten
the clamping screw firmly.
For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more
than one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Using
proper cut depth helps to reduce potential for dangerous
KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.
NOTE:
Setting the blade lower limit stopper to the desired
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depth on the scale plate allows rough depth of cut.
For accurate depth of cut, measure the actual
protrusion of saw blade below the tool base.
Quick stop button for 2 to 3 mm depth of cut
when using guide rail (accessory)
Fig.2
This tool has the quick stop button for 2 to 3 mm depth of
cut on the gear housing aside the rear handle when
using guide rail. This is used when avoiding splinter on
the workpiece in the cut. Make a pass of the 2 to 3 mm
first cut and then make another pass of usual cut.
To obtain the 2 to 3 mm depth of cut, push in the stop
button toward the saw blade. This is convenient for
avoiding splinter on the workpiece.
To release the depth of cut from this position for free
depth of cut, just pull the button back.
Fig.3
Bevel cutting
Fig.4
Tilting to the right
Fig.5
Turn the positive stopper so that the arrow on it points
one of two positions (vertical for 22.5°, horizontal for 45°).
Loosen the clamping screws in front and back. Then, tilt
the tool base until it stops and secure the base with the
clamping screws.
To get 48° bevel angle, move the lever to 48° marking as far
as it will go. Turn the positive stopper so that the arrow on it
points to the horizontal position. Then, tilt the tool base until
it stops and secure the base with the clamping screws.
Fig.6
Tilting to the left
Fig.7
The tool can be tilted to the left 1° bevel angle. To get
the left 1° bevel angle, loosen the clamping screws in
front and back, tilt the tool handle slightly to the right and
push two bevel angle shifting levers at the same time in
the direction of arrow which has a marking -1. And then
tilt the tool handle to the left while pushing these two
levers at the same time. Secure the base with the
clamping screws.
NOTE:
Returning the blade to the right angle makes the
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shifting lever return to 0° by itself.
Sighting
Fig.8
When using the tool without guide rail (accessory)
For straight cuts, align the A position on the front of the
base with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the
B position with it.
When using the tool with guide rail (accessory)
For both straight cuts and 45° bevel cuts, always align the
A position on the front of the base with your cutting line.
Switch action
Fig.9
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
push in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
Speed adjusting dial
Fig.10
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 2,000
and 5,200 rotations per minute by turning the adjusting
dial. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in
the direction of number 6; lower speed is obtained when
it is turned in the direction of number 1.
Refer to the table to select the proper speed for the
workpiece to be cut. However, the appropriate speed
may differ with the type or thickness of the workpiece. In
general, higher speeds will allow you to cut workpieces
faster but the service life of the blade will be reduced.
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