Instruction manual
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THE MOTOR ON/OFF SWITCH (Fig. 19)
The ON/OFF Motor Trigger Switch is a non-latching 
type. It is the upper of the two switches that are 
positioned inside the Cutting HANDLE.
• Press the switch to start the motor.
• Release the switch to turn off the motor.
CHOP CUTTING
This type of cut is used mainly for cutting small or 
narrow section material. The Cutting Head is gently 
pushed down to cut through the workpiece.
The Sliding Carriage should be locked in its 
rearmost position. (Fig. 20)
• Slide the Cutting Head to the rear as far as it will go.
• Tighten the slide lock screw. (Fig. 21)
• Place the workpiece on the table and against the 
fence and secure with clamp(s) as appropriate.
• Grasp the saw handle.
• Turn the motor on and allow the saw blade to 
reach full speed.
• Press the lower guard locking trigger to release 
the Cutting Head. 
The Lower Guard Locking Trigger (Fig. 22)
• Lower the Cutting Handle downwards and cut 
through the workpiece.
• Allow the speed of the blade to do the work, there 
is no need to apply undue pressure to the Cutting 
Handle.
• When the cut has been completed, release the 
ON/OFF trigger switch.
• Allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
• Allow the Cutting Head to rise to its upper 
position, with the lower blade guard completely 
covering the blade teeth, and the Cutting Head 
locked in the upper position, before releasing the 
Cutting Handle.
• Remove the workpiece 
Fig. 19
Close up view of Cutting Handle switches
Fig. 20
Fig.21
Fig. 22










