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• As you finish a cut, release the trigger and allow the blade to stop before lifting the
saw from the work. As you lift the saw, the spring tensioned telescoping guard will
automatically close under the blade. Remember the blade is exposed until this
occurs.
• Never reach under the work for any reason. When you have to retract the telescoping
guard manually (as is necessary for starting pocket cuts) always use the retracting lever.
NOTE: When cutting thin strips, be careful to ensure that small cutoff pieces donʼt
hang up on inside of lower guard.
HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE
• As some splintering along the line of cut on the top side of the workpiece cannot be
avoided, cut on the side where splintering is acceptable.
• Where splintering is to be minimized, e.g. when cutting laminates, clamp a piece of
plywood onto the top of the workpiece.
POCKET CUTTING (FIGURE O)
WARNING:
Never tie the blade guard in a
raised position. Never move the saw backwards
when pocket cutting. This may cause the unit to
raise up off the work surface which could cause
injury.
A pocket cut is one that is made in a floor, wall, or
other flat surface.
• Adjust the saw foot plate so the blade cuts at
desired depth.
• Tilt the saw forward and rest front of the foot plate
on material to be cut.
• Using the retracting lever, retract lower blade
guard to an upward position. Lower rear of foot
plate until blade teeth almost touch cutting line.
• Release the blade guard (its contact with the
work will keep it in position to open freely as you
start the cut). Remove hand from guard lever and firmly grip auxiliary handle (3), as
shown in figure O. Position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback if it
occurs.
• Make sure blade is not in contact with cutting surface before starting saw.
• Start the motor and gradually lower the saw until its foot plate rests flat on the material
to be cut. Advance saw along the cutting line until cut is completed.
• Release trigger and allow blade to stop completely before withdrawing the blade from
the material.
• When starting each new cut, repeat as above.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool
from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or
accessories.
Cleaning
WARNING:
Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a
week.
WARNING:
To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved
eye protection when performing this.
Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the
tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts.
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
• Unit will not start.
• Cord not plugged in.
• Circuit fuse is blown.
• Circuit breaker is tripped.
• Cord or switch is damaged.
For assistance with your product, visit our website at www.stanleytools.com for a list of
service centers, or call the Stanley FatMax Customer Care Center at (800) 262 2161.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service website at
www.stanleytools.com. You can also order parts from your nearest Stanley FatMax Factory
Service Center or Stanley FatMax Authorized Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our
Customer Care Center at (800) 262 2161.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. For
information about Stanley FatMax, its factory service centers or authorized warranty
service centers, visit our website at www.stanleytools.com or call our Customer Care
Center at (800) 262 2161. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed
against defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or
attempted by others.
You can also write to us for information at Stanley Tools, 701 E. Joppa Road, Towson,
Maryland 21286 - Attention: Product Service. Be sure to include all of the information
shown on the nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).
ACCESSORIES
WARNING:
Since accessories, other than those offered by Stanley FatMax have
not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only Stanley FatMax recommended accessories
should be used with this product.
A complete line of accessories is available from your Stanley FatMax Factory Service
Center or a Stanley FatMax Authorized Warranty Service Center. Please visit our Web
Site www.stanleytools.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier.
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Stanley FatMax will repair or replace, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials
or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase for tools (two years for batteries).
This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further
detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit
www.stanleytools.com or call (800) 262-2161. This warranty does not apply to
accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary
in certain states or provinces.
In addition to the warranty, Stanley FatMax tools are covered by our:
Possible Solution
• Plug tool into a working outlet.
• Replace circuit fuse. (If the
product repeatedly causes the
circuit fuse to blow, discontinue
use immediately and have it
serviced at a Stanley FatMax
service center or authorized
servicer.)
• Reset circuit breaker. (If the
product repeatedly causes the
circuit breaker to trip,
discontinue use immediately
and have it serviced at a
Stanley FatMax service
center or authorized servicer.)
• Have cord or switch replaced
at a Stanley FatMax Service
Center or Authorized Servicer
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