DeWalt DC305 Manual De Instrucciones página 14

Before cutting any type of material, be sure it is fi rmly anchored or
clamped to prevent slipping. Place blade lightly against work to be cut,
switch on saw motor and allow it to obtain maximum speed before
applying pressure. Whenever possible, the saw shoe must be held
fi rmly against the material being cut. This will prevent the saw from
jumping or vibrating and minimize blade breakage. Any cut which puts
pressure on the blade such as angle or scroll cuts increase potential
for vibration, kickback, and blade breakage.
WARNING: Use extra caution when cutting overhead and pay
particular attention to overhead wires which may be hidden from view.
Anticipate the path of falling branches and debris ahead of time.
WARNING: Inspect work site for hidden gas pipes, water pipes,
or electrical wires before making blind or plunge cuts. Failure to do
so may result in explosion, property damage, electric shock, and/or
serious personal injury.
FIG. 10
FLUSH-TO CUTTING (FIG. 11)
The compact design of the saw motor housing and spindle housing
permits extremely close cutting to fl oors, corners and other diffi cult
areas.
FIG. 11
POCKET/PLUNGE CUTTING – WOOD ONLY (FIG. 12)
The initial step in pocket cutting is to measure the surface area to be
cut and mark clearly with a pencil, chalk or scriber. Use the appropriate
blade for the application. The blade should be longer than 3-1/2"
(88.9 mm) and should extend past the shoe and the thickness of the
workpiece during the cut. Insert blade in blade clamp.
Next, tip the saw backward until the back edge of the shoe is resting
on the work surface and the blade clears the work surface. Now
switch motor on, always permitting blade to attain maximum speed.
Grip handle steadily and begin a slow, deliberate upward swing with
the handle of the saw. Blade will begin to feed into material. Always
be sure blade is completely through material before continuing with
pocket cut.
NOTE: In areas where blade visibility is limited, use the edge of the
saw shoe as a guide. Lines for any given cut should be extended
beyond edge of cut to be made.
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