Use And Care Manual

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CUTTING
WARNING: Before beginning to cut, make
sure the work area is clear of any foreign
objects and the cutting line is clearly marked on
the workpiece. Secure small workpieces in a
vise or to a stable platform.
Before cutting the "good" workpiece, make
practice cuts on a "scrap" workpiece until you
are comfortable with operating the tool and with
your ability to follow cutting lines.
1. Place the cutting jaws of the tool at the
edge of the workpiece.
NOTE: Make sure the cutting jaws are
aligned with the cutting mark, allowing for
adequate room for the material being cut
away. The cut will be at least 1/16" wide.
2. Squeeze the switch trigger and gradually
move the cutting blades into the workpiece
(Fig. 4).
NOTE: The scrap piece that is being
removed will normally curl out of the way.
3. When cutting a large workpiece or cutting
curves, you may wish to rotate the cutting
head to reduce the interference with the
tool handle. Refer to "ADJUSTING THE
360° SWIVEL HEAD" (Fig. 1).
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING
!
Fig. 4
For safety reasons, the operator must
read the sections of this Owner’s Manual
entitled "GENERAL SAFETY
WARNINGS", "POWER TOOL SAFETY",
"SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES",
"EXTENSION CORD SAFETY" and
"SYMBOLS" before using this siding
shear.
Verify the following every time the siding
shear is used:
1. Dust mask is being worn.
2. Safety shield, hearing protection,
heavy gloves and protective clothing
are being worn.
3. The blades are sharp and in good
condition.
Failure to observe these safety rules will
significantly increase the risk of injury.
WARNING
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