OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
tool. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting,
mitering, ripping, and beveling
NOTE: This saw is designed to cut man-made tile, pavers,
and stone tile products only.
ON/OFF SWITCH
See Figure 20.
This saw is equipped with an on/off switch that has a
built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent
unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and
others.
To turn the saw on:
Lift the switch to turn ON.
To turn the saw off:
Press the switch down to turn OFF.
To lock the saw:
With the saw turned OFF, remove the switch key.
WARNING:
In the event of a power failure or when the tool is
not in use, turn the switch OFF. This action will
prevent the tool from accidentally starting when
power returns.
WARNING:
ALWAYS make sure your workpiece is not in
contact with the cutting wheel before operating the
switch to start the tool. Failure to heed this warning
can cause the workpiece to be kicked back toward
the operator and result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of accidental starting, ALWAYS
make sure the switch is in the OFF position before
plugging tool into the power source.
LOCKING / UNLOCKING THE MOTOR HEAD
See Figure 21.
To unlock and raise the motor head:
Firmly grasp the "D" handle and apply downward
pressure while at the same time turning the lock knob
counterclockwise.
Slowly raise the motor head.
SWITCH
ON
LOCK
KNOB
17 — English
SWITCH KEY
REMOVED
D-HANDLE
SWITCH
OFF
Fig. 20
Fig. 21