Use and Care Manual

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• Remove the power tool from the workpiece.
• As soon as the blockage is corrected, the power tool will continue to work at the set stroke rate.
CUTTING TIPS
WARNING:
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Before any work on the machine itself, remove the battery from the power tool. There is danger of
injury when unintentionally actuating the ON/OFF switch.
• When sawing light building materials, observe the statutory provisions and recommendations of
the material suppliers. Check the wood, press boards, building materials, etc. for foreign objects
such as nails, screws or similar, and remove them, if required.
• If the saw blade should jam, switch the machine off immediately. Widen the gap somewhat with a
suitable tool and pull out the machine.
General Cutting:
Hold the saw firmly in front and clearly away from you. Make sure saw blade is clear of any foreign
material. Be sure material to be cut is held firmly. Small work pieces should be securely clamped in a
vise or with clamps to the work bench or table. Mark the line of cut clearly. Depress the lock-off
button, the pull the power switch to start the cutting action. Place the base assembly against the work,
then move the blade into the work. DO NOT FORCE. Use only enough pressure to keep the saw
cutting. Allow the blade and saw to do the work.
Plunge Cutting:
Clearly mark the line of cut. From a convenient starting point within the cut-out area, place the tip of
the blade over that point with saw parallel to the line of cut. Slowing lower the saw until the button
edge of the shoe rests on the workpiece. Start the saw and allow it to attain full speed. With the saw
resting on the shoe, slowly let the saw forward to lower the blade onto the cut line. Continue this
motion until the saw blade is perpendicular to the workpiece.
WARNING: Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece until the saw reaches its
max speed set on the speed Adjust Dial. Failure to comply could cause loss of control and
result in serious injury.
Metal Cutting:
When cutting metallic material with this tool, be sure to use a sharp blade designed for this purpose.
We recommend lubricating the cutting surface with cutting oil to avoid heat buildup. Follow general
cutting procedure. Do not force tool. Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting.
WARNING: Never use gasoline since normal sparking of motor could ignite fumes.
IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES
WARNING: Battery packs are shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible
problems. Therefore, you should charge them before first use.
• Use only POWERSMART battery charger (Model#PS76018C)
• Charge time is approximately 1hour, and is dependent upon the type of battery pack.
• Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage, 120V, AC only, 60Hz.
• Attach the battery pack to the charger by aligning the raised ribs on the battery pack with the
grooves in the charger, then slide the battery pack onto the charger.