Skil 5755 Instruction Manual

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5755

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Power Tool Safety Rules

			Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
		! WARNING
			below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
				SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
			Work Area		When operating a power tool outside, use
	Keep your work area clean and well lit.				an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"
	Cluttered benches and dark areas invite				or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use
	accidents.				and reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to
	Do not operate power tools in explosive				“Recommended sizes of Extension Cords” in
					the Accessory section of this manual.
	atmospheres, such as in the presence of				Personal Safety
	flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power
	tools create sparks which may ignite the dust				Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
	or fumes.				use common sense when operating a
	Keep by-standers, children, and visitors				power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
	away while operating a power tool.				under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
	Distractions can cause you to lose control.				medication. A moment of inattention while
		Electrical Safety			operating power tools may result in serious
					personal injury.
	Double Insulated tools are equipped with a				Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
	polarized plug (one blade is wider than the				or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your
	other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet				hair, clothing, and gloves away from
	only one way. If the plug does not fit fully				moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or
	in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does				long hair can be caught in moving parts.
	not fit, contact a qualified electrician to				Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
	install a polarized outlet. Do not change				grease.
	the plug in any way. Double Insulation				Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is
	eliminates the need for the three wire
	grounded power cord and grounded power				“OFF” before plugging in. Carrying tools with
	supply system. Before plugging in the tool, be				your finger on the switch or plugging in tools
	certain the outlet voltage supplied is within the				that have the switch “ON” invites accidents.
	voltage marked on the nameplate.Do not use				Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
	“AC only” rated tools with a DC power supply.				turning the tool “ON”. A wrench or a key that
	Avoid body contact with grounded				is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may
	surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges				result in personal injury.
	and refrigerators. There is an increased risk				Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
	of electric shock if your body is grounded. If				balance at all times. Proper footing and
	operating the power tool in damp locations is				balance enables better control of the tool in
	unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter				unexpected situations.
	must be used to supply the power to your tool.				Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
	Electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will
					protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
	further enhance your personal safety.
					hard hat, or hearing protection must be used
	Don't expose power tools to rain or wet
					for appropriate conditions.
	conditions. Water entering a power tool will				Tool Use and Care
	increase the risk of electric shock.
	Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord				Use clamps or other practical way to
	to carry the tools or pull the plug from an				secure and support the workpiece to a
	outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp				stable platform. Holding the work by hand or
	edges or moving parts. Replace damaged				against your body is unstable and may lead to
	cords immediately. Damaged cords increase				loss of control.
	the risk of electric shock.

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Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

Do not use tool if switch does not turn it “ON” or “OFF”. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in a dangerous condition.

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools

operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool.

Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool. Service

Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. For example: internal wires may be misplaced or pinched, safety guard return springs may be improperly mounted.

When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.

Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.

			Safety Rules for Circular Saws
			Keep hands away from	open position. If saw is accidentally dropped,
		! DANGER
			cutting area and blade. Keep	lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard
	your second hand on auxiliary handle, or			only with the Lower Guard Lift Lever and make
	motor housing. If both hands are holding the			sure it moves freely and does not touch the
	saw, they cannot be cut by the blade. Hold the			blade or any other part, in all angles and depths
	saw firmly to prevent loss of control.Figures in			of cut.
	this manual illustrate typical hand support of the			Check the operation of the lower guard
	saw.NEVER place your hand behind the saw
	blade since kickback could cause the saw to			spring. If the guard and the spring are not
	jump backwards over your hand.			operating properly, they must be serviced
	Keep your body positioned to either side of			before use. Lower guard may operate
				sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
	the saw blade, but not in line with the saw
				deposits, or a buildup of debris. Disconnect the
	blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump
	backwards. (See “Causes and Operator			plug from power source. Periodically remove
	Prevention of Kickback.”)			the blade, clean the upper, lower guards and
	Do not reach underneath the work. The			the hub area with kerosene and wipe it dry, or
				blow it clean with compressed air.
	guard cannot protect you from the blade below
				Lower guard should be retracted manually
	the work. Do not attempt to remove cut material
	when blade is moving.			only for special cuts such as “Pocket Cuts”
	Check lower guard for proper closing before			and “Compound Cuts”. Raise lower guard
	each use. Do not operate saw if lower guard			by Lower Guard Lift Lever. As soon as blade
	does not move freely and close instantly.			enters the material, lower guard must be
	Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the			released. For all other sawing, the lower guard
				should operate automatically.

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Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.

NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.

Hold tool by the insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or it own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves accuracy of cut and reduces the chance for blade binding.

Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond vs. round) arbor holes.

Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control and will not allow proper vari-torque engagement.

Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.

The blade washers and the bolt on your saw have been designed to work as a “VARITORQUE CLUTCH”.Understand the operation and settings of the VARI-TORQUE CLUTCH, because the proper setting of the CLUTCH, combined with firm handling of the saw will allow you to control KICKBACK.

Do not run the saw while carrying it at your side. Lower guard may be opened by a contact with your clothing. Accidental contact with the spinning saw blade could result in serious personal injury.

Depending upon use, the switch may not last the life of the saw. If the switch should fail in the “OFF” position, the saw may not start. If it should fail while the saw is running, the saw may not shut off. If either occurs, unplug the saw immediately and do not use until repaired.

This circular saw should not be mounted to a table and converted to a table saw. Circular saws are not designed or intended to be used as table saws.

CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION

OF KICKBACK:

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.

When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator.

If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.

Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:

Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist KICKBACK forces.

KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.

When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or KICKBACK may occur. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of blade binding. Wet lumber, green lumber or pressure treated lumber require special attention during cutting operation to prevent KICKBACK.Avoid cutting nails.Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

When restarting a saw in a workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk up

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or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.

Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and KICKBACK. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel. See “Cutting Large Sheets” in this manual.

Do not use dull or damaged blade.

Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK.

Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking knobs must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and KICKBACK.

Using the saw with an excessive depth of cut setting increases loading on the unit and susceptibility to twisting of the blade in the kerf. It also increases the surface area of the blade available for pinching under conditions of kerf close down.

Use extra caution when making a “Pocket Cut” into existing walls or other blind areas.

The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK.

! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,WARNINGdrilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of

these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints,

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• Arsenic and chromium from chemicallytreated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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Symbols

IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them

and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the

tool better and safer.

Symbol

Name

Designation/Explanation

V

Volts

Voltage (potential)

A

Amperes

Current

Hz

Hertz

Frequency (cycles per second)

W

Watt

Power

kg

Kilograms

Weight

min

Minutes

Time

s

Seconds

Time

Diameter

Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.

n0

No load speed

Rotational speed, at no load

.../min

Revolutions or reciprocation per minute

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,

orbits etc. per minute

0

Off position

Zero speed, zero torque...

1, 2, 3, ...

Selector settings

Speed, torque or position settings.

I, II, III,

Higher number means greater speed

0

Infinitely variable selector with off

Speed is increasing from 0 setting

Arrow

Action in the direction of arrow

Alternating current

Type or a characteristic of current

Direct current

Type or a characteristic of current

Alternating or direct current

Type or a characteristic of current

Class II construction

Designates Double Insulated

Construction tools.

Earthing terminal

Grounding terminal

Warning symbol

Alerts user to warning messages

Ni-Cad RBRC seal

Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling

program

This symbol designates

This symbol designates

that this tool is listed to

that this tool is listed by

Canadian Standards by

This symbol

Underwriters Laboratories.

Underwriters Laboratories.

designates

This symbol designates

This symbol designates that

that

this tool is listed by

this tool

that this tool is listed by

Underwriters Laboratories,

complies

the Canadian Standards

and listed to Canadian

to NOM

Association.

Standards by Underwriters

Mexican

Laboratories.

Standards.

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	Functional Description and Specifications
!	Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
	WARNING assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
	Circular Saw
	FIG. 1
	SAFETY SWITCH
	DUST PORT	LASER LIGHT
	UPPER	ADJUSTMENT SCREW
	GUARD	AUXILIARY
		HANDLE
		CALIBRATED
	LOWER	BEVEL
		QUADRANT
GUARD LIFT
	LEVER	BEVEL
		ADJUSTMENT
		KNOB

FOOT

LOWER

GUARD

DEPTH

SCALE

LOCK BUTTON

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

LEVER

		BLADE WRENCH &
		STORAGE AREA
Maximum Capacities	7-1/4"
Blade		Depth of cut at 90°	2-7/16"
Blade arbor hole	Round	Depth of cut at 45°	1-15/16"

NOTE: For tool specifications refer to the nameplate on your tool.

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					Assembly
	ATTACHING THE BLADE					5.	Reinstall OUTER WASHER. First tighten
	! WARNING	Disconnect		the plug from		BLADE STUD finger tight, then TIGHTEN
		the power source before				BLADE STUD 1/8 TURN (45˚) WITH THE
	making any assembly, adjustments or					WRENCH PROVIDED.
	changing accessories. Such preventive					Do not use wrenches with longer handles,
	safety measures reduce the risk of starting					since it may lead to over tightening of the blade
	the tool accidentally.					stud.
	1. Press the lock button and turn wrench until							VARI-TORQUE CLUTCH
	lock button engages. Saw shaft is now locked.					This clutching action is provided by the friction
	Continue to depress button, turn wrench					of the OUTER WASHER against the BLADE
	counter-clockwise and remove BLADE STUD					and permits the blade shaft to turn when the
	and OUTER WASHER (Fig. 2).					blade encounters excessive resistance. When
	2. Retract the lower guard all the way up into					the BLADE STUD is properly tightened (as
	the upper guard. While retracting the lower					described in No. 5 of Attaching The Blade), the
	guard, check operation and condition of the					blade will slip when it encounters excessive
	LOWER GUARD SPRING.					resistance, thus reducing saw’s tendency to
	3. Make sure the saw teeth and arrow on the					KICKBACK.
	blade point in the same direction as the arrow					One setting may not be sufficient for cutting all
	on the lower guard.					materials. If excessive blade slippage occurs,
	4. Slide blade through slot in the foot and					tighten the blade stud a fraction of a turn more
						(less than 1/8 turn). OVERTIGHTENING THE
	mount it against the INNER WASHER on the
						BLADE STUD NULLIFIES THE EFFECTIVE-
	shaft. Be sure the large diameter of the OUTER
						NESS OF THE CLUTCH.
	washer lays flush against the blade.
					FIG. 2
								LOWER GUARD
		DUST						SPRING
		PORT						BLADE SHAFT
	LOWER GUARD
	LIFT LEVER
	OUTER WASHER
	Large Diameter
	Faces Blade
								LOCK BUTTON
	Tighten			INNER WASHER				LOWER
				Large Diameter				GUARD
	BLADE	Loosen			Faces Blade
			BLADE
	STUD

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		Operating Instructions
		DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
Disconnect plug from power source. Loosen			desired. Check desired depth (Fig. 3).
the depth adjustment lever located between			Not more than one tooth length of the blade
the guard and handle of saw. Hold the foot			should extend below the material to be cut, for
down with one hand and raise or lower saw by			minimum splintering (Fig. 4).
the handle. Tighten lever at the depth setting
		FIG. 3					FIG. 4
		DEPTH
		SCALE
		DEPTH
		ADJUSTMENT
		LEVER
		BLADE WRENCH,		ONE TOOTH LENGTH SHOULD
		& STORAGE			PENETRATE WOOD FOR
		AREA			MINIMUM SPLINTERING
		SAFETY SWITCH		90° CUTTING ANGLE CHECK
The safety switch is designed to prevent			Disconnect plug from power source. Set foot
accidental starts. To operate safety switch,			to maximum depth of cut setting. Loosen
press the release button with your thumb on			bevel adjustment knob, set to 0° on quadrant,
either side of handle to disengage the lock,			retighten knob and check for 90° angle
then pull the trigger (Fig. 5). When the trigger			between the blade and bottom plane of foot
is released the button will engage the safety			with a square (Fig. 6). If adjustment is
switch automatically, and the trigger will no			necessary, tilt foot to 45°, tighten bevel
longer operate. (See Switch & General Cuts			adjustment knob and bend "TAB" with an
on page 10.)			adjustable wrench or pliers (Fig. 7).
FIG. 5		RELEASE	FIG. 6		FIG. 7
		BUTTON
		TRIGGER
		FOOT			BEVEL		TAB
		BLADE		90º
					ADJUSTMENT
					KNOB
	BEVEL ADJUSTMENT		FIG. 8
Disconnect plug from power source. The foot							QUADRANT
can be adjusted up to 45° by loosening the							BEVEL
bevel adjustment knob at the front of the saw.
Align to desired angle on calibrated quadrant.						ADJUSTMENT
Then tighten bevel adjustment knob (Fig. 8).							KNOB
Because of the increased amount of blade

engagement in the work and decreased stability of the foot, blade binding may occur. Keep the saw steady and the foot firmly on the workpiece.

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ADJUSTABLE LASER LINE GUIDE

becomes significantly harder to turn the

When adjusting the laser

screw. Overturning the adjustment screw may

! WARNING

line guide you will need to

cause the adjustment system to break or

have the saw

plugged into a power source.

cause the adjustment screw to fall out of the tool.

Pay attention to the placement of the saw

LASER RADIATION. AVOID

!

DANGER

blade with respect to your hands and body

DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE.

and avoid accidental actuation of the

DO NOT stare into the laser light source.

power switch.

Accidental start-up of the saw

Never aim light at another person or object

may cause injury.

other than the workpiece. Laser light can

Your tool is equipped with a laser line guide

damage your eyes.

that will turn on whenever the tool is plugged

DO NOT use tinted glasses

!

WARNING

in and the safety switch release button is

to enhance the laser light.

pushed in. The two laser lines are set to the

Tinted glasses will reduce overall vision for the

kerf of the blade supplied and indicate the

application and interfere with the normal

outer edges of the blade. If you use a blade

operation of the tool.

with a different kerf the laser lines will need to

Never aim the beam at a

be adjusted to match the kerf of the new

!

WARNING

workpiece with a reflective

blade. You should adjust the laser lines to

surface. Bright shiny reflective sheet steel or

whichever side of the blade the user would

similar reflective surfaces are not

prefer the cut line to be on. The laser guide

recommended for laser use. Reflective

does not need to be adjusted for bevel cuts

surfaces could direct the beam back toward

after it is aligned for straight 90° cuts.

the operator.

If using the laser line guide for cutting you do

Use of controls or adjustments

not need the line guide incorporated in the foot

!

CAUTION

or performance of procedures

as it may be in a different setting than the

other than those specified herein may result in

laser line guide.

hazardous radiation exposure.

The laser light guide is a class IIIA laser with a

The use of optical instruments

maximum output power of 5.0 mWatts and

!

CAUTION

conforms to 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11.

with this product will increase

eye hazards.

TO ADJUST:

Use a flat head screwdriver to turn the

FIG. 9

adjustment screw located on the side of the

laser module (Fig. 9). Turn on the laser line

LASER LIGHT

guide by pressing the safety switch and rotate

the adjustment screw until the laser line is

ADJUSTMENT

aligned. There is no need to power the saw

SCREW

“on” while adjusting the light beam.

The Laser line guide has a limited amount of

travel. Do not continue to turn the adjustment

screw after the line stops moving or if it

		SWITCH	To turn tool “ON”, press the release button
		When starting the tool,	with your thumb on either side of handle to
	! WARNING
		hold it with both hands.	disengage the lock, then squeeze the trigger
	The torque from the motor can cause the tool		switch. To turn the tool “OFF”, release the
	to twist.		trigger switch, which is spring loaded and will

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GUARD

LIFT

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return to the off position automatically and lock
the trigger.
Your saw should be running at full speed
BEFORE starting the cut, and turned off only
AFTER completing the cut. To increase switch
life, do not turn switch on and off while cutting.
When cutting across the grain, the fibers of
the wood have a tendency to tear and lift.
Advancing the saw slowly minimizes this
effect. For a finished cut, a cross cut blade or
miter blade is recommended.
	GENERAL CUTS
Always hold the saw handle with one hand
and the auxiliary handle or housing with the
other.		Always be sure either hand
	! WARNING
		does not interfere with the
free movement of the lower guard.Maintain
a firm grip and operate the switch with a
decisive action. Never force the saw. Use light
and continuous pressure.
		After completing a cut and
	! WARNING
		the trigger has been

released, be aware of the necessary time it takes for the blade to come to a complete stop during coast down. Do not allow the saw to brush against your leg or side, since the lower guard is retractable, it could catch on your clothing and expose the blade. Be aware of the necessary blade exposures that exist in both the upper and lower guard areas.

When cutting is interrupted, to resume cutting: squeeze the trigger and allow the blade to reach full speed, re-enter the cut slowly and resume cutting.

	CUTTING MASONRY/METAL
This tool is not recommended for continuous
and general usage with metal or masonry cut-
off wheels. If you use your saw for cutting
these materials, use the appropriate wheel for
the material being cut.
When cutting masonry, do not cut a depth of
more than 1/4 inch (6 mm). Make successive
passes to achieve desired depth. Apply a light
forward pressure. Do not overload motor.
Disconnect plug from power source and clean
dust from air vents frequently. Metal cutting is
done at full depth.
				Clean guards frequently to
	! WARNING
				assure a rapid return of
lower guard.
		The lower guard may become
sluggish when cutting masonry materials.
				Abrasive Cut Off Wheels
	! WARNING
				must have a maximum
safe operating speed greater than the “no
load RPM” marked on the tool’s
nameplate. Wheels running over the rated
speed can fly apart and cause injury.
				Do not use the abrasive
	! WARNING
				cut	off	wheel	near
flammable materials.						Sparks from the
wheel could ignite these materials.
				This	machine is		not
	! WARNING
				intended to be used with

Wet Diamond Wheels. Using water or other liquid coolants with this machine may result in electrocution or shock. Use of Dry Diamond Wheels is acceptable.

POCKET CUTS

Disconnect the plug from the power source before making adjustments. Set depth adjustment according to material to be cut. Tilt saw forward with cutting guide notch lined up with the line you’ve drawn. Raise the lower guard, using lift lever and hold the saw by the front and rear handles (Fig. 10).

With the blade just clearing the material to be cut, start the motor. Gradually lower the back end of saw using the front end of the foot as the hinge point. WARNING: As blade starts cutting the material, release the lower guard immediately. When the foot rests flat on the surface being cut, proceed cutting in forward direction to end of cut. WARNING: Allow blade to come to a complete stop before lifting the saw from cut. Also, never pull the saw

backward since blade will climb out of the material and KICKBACK will occur. Turn saw around and finish the cut in the normal manner, sawing forward. If corners of your pocket cut are not completely cut through, use a jigsaw or hand saw to finish the corners.

FIG. 10

FOOT

LINE

GUIDE

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CUTTING LARGE SHEETS

Large sheets and long boards sag or bend, depending on support. If you attempt to cut without leveling and properly supporting the piece, the blade will tend to bind, causing KICKBACK and extra load on the motor (Fig. 11).

Support the panel or board close to the cut, as shown in (Fig. 12). Be sure to set the depth of the cut so that you cut through the sheet or board only and not the table or work bench. The two-by-fours used to raise and support the work should be positioned so that the broadest sides support the work and rest on the table or bench. Do not support the work with the narrow sides as this is an unsteady arrangement. If the sheet or board to be cut is too large for a table or work bench, use the supporting two-by-fours on the floor and secure.

FIG. 11

WRONG

RIGHTF . 12

RIP CUTS

The combination blade provided with your saw is for both cross cuts and rip cuts. Ripping is cutting lengthwise with the grain of the wood. Rip cuts are easy to do with a rip fence (Fig. 13). Rip Fence is available as an accessory (not included). To attach fence, insert fence through slots in foot to desired width as shown and secure with the wing nut (not included).

	WING	FIG. 13
	NUT
		DESIRED
		WIDTH
		OF CUT
RIP
FENCE

RIP BOARD GUIDE

When rip cutting large sheets, the rip fence may not allow the desired width of cut. Clamp or nail a straight piece of 1" lumber to the sheet as a guide (Fig. 14). Use the right side of the foot against the board guide.

FIG. 14

RIP

BOARD

GUIDE

DESIRED LINE

OF CUT

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