Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual. Assembly: Installing the Blade Be sure the tool is unplugged from its 1. power source. Wear heavy duty work gloves. Shoe Plate (44) Chuck (8) Set Screws (38) Select a Blade that is appropriate 2. for the task at hand. See the Blade Selection Chart on page 14 for suggested blade size and type. Rotate the Chuck (8) 3. counterclockwise to open it. Hold it in the open position. (See Photo previous page.) Insert the 1/2” shank of the selected 4. Blade (43) firmly into the Chuck. Be sure the Blade is fully inserted. Release the Chuck to close it.5. With work gloves on, pull on the 6. Blade to ensure that it is firmly installed. Operating this tool with a loose blade can cause injury. Operating Instructions Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Tool Set Up To prevent serious injury from accidental operation: Turn the Power Switch of the tool to its “OFF” position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. Only install a Blade that is in good 1. condition, and is appropriate to the work you will be doing. Retracted blade length should be 2. wider than workpiece. If the Blade is shorter, it’s tip will jam in the work piece during cutting, possibly causing injury and damaging the Blade or work piece. The Base Plate (44) can be 3. adjusted to limit the amount of Blade protrusion. Loosen Set Screws (38) located on the underside of the Front Cover (42). (See photo.) Slide the Base Plate (44) straight in or out of the Front Cover as required. Retighten the Set Screws. Using the Allen Key (67) to loosen the Set Screws (38) to adjust the Base Plate (44). Work Piece and Work Area Set Up Designate a work area that is clean 1. and well-lit. The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent injury and distraction. Route the power cord along a safe 2. route to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the power cord to possible damage. The power cord must reach the work area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working. Secure loose work pieces using 3. a vise or clamps (not included) to prevent movement while working. There must not be hazardous 4. objects, such as utility lines or foreign objects, nearby that will present a hazard while working. General Operating Instructions To turn ON the tool, squeeze the 1. Trigger (60). To turn the tool OFF, release the Trigger. The tool can be set to operate 2. continuously, by squeezing the Trigger and pressing in the Locking Button on the Handle. To stop continuous operation, squeeze the Trigger to unlock the Button and release the Trigger. Be sure the work piece is firmly 3. mounted so it will not move during the cutting operation. Support the cut off end of the work piece so it will not fall free at the end of the cut. Grip the tool with both hands, one 4. hand on the Handle (58,65), and one on the Front Cover (42). Place the Blade (43) on the work 5. piece and squeeze the Trigger (60). The saw will begin to operate. Keep the Base Plate (44) pressed 6. firmly against the work piece to prevent tool kick back. Maintain a smooth motion pressing 7. the Blade through the material as it is cut. Follow the cut, do not press too hard. If the tool slows down as it is cutting, apply less pressure on the tool. When the cut is completed, release 8. the Trigger and wait until the blade stops. If you will not be making another cut unplug the tool and store it safely. Plunge Cutting You can plunge cut into plywood and 1. thin board panels. Do not attempt to plunge cut into thick, hard or metal panels. Select a short, thick blade which is in 2. good condition. Place the tool on the work piece with 3. the Blade NOT touching the work material. Squeeze the Trigger (60) to start the tool operating. Never start a plunge cut with the Blade tip touching the work piece. This will cause an immediate kick back, that can damage the work piece, blade or cause injury. Slowly rotate the tool on the Base 4. Plate (44) as the Blade contacts the work piece. Hold the tool firmly. Continue to slowly rotate the tool until 5. the Blade has penetrated through the work material. Press the Base Plate (44) firmly against the work material and continue to make the cut. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool 6. and disconnect its power supply after use. Clean, then store the tool indoors out of children’s reach. Maintenance And Servicing Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. To prevent serious injury from accidental operation: Turn the Power Switch of the tool to its “OFF” position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection,...