12.4. REMOVING THE BLADE
1.
Disconnect tool from power source.
2.
See fig. 3. It is not necessary to remove the
outer blade cover, just leave it in place. Push
in the spindle lock and using the supplied
hex wrench, rotate the blade until the lock
engages the blade spindle.
3.
Avoid contact with the blade teeth to prevent
personal injury.
4.
While holding the blade lock lever, use the
provided wrench to loosen the blade retaining
bolt. Then remove it and the outer spindle
flange.
5.
The blade may now be carefully removed.
12.5. ADJUSTMENT DEPTH OF CUT
Adjust the depth of cut so that the saw blade
protrudes through the thickness of work piece. To
adjust the depth of cut:
1.
Disconnect tool from power source.
2.
Lift the depth lock lever at the rear of the saw.
See fig. 4.
3.
Raise or lower the saw base until the blade
extends the desired depth below the base.
(See the scale and pointer cast into the main
body casting.)
4.
Press the depth lock lever down firmly, locking
the saw in the selected position.
12.6. ADJUSTMENT OF BEVEL ANGLE
To adjust the bevel angle, refer to the bevel gauge
on the base. There are markings for different angles
from 0 to 45 degrees. To adjust the bevel angle:
Loosen the bevel lock knob
( See fig. 5 ) and the smaller knob at the rear. Lift the
bevel lock knob out of the slot and rotate the base
to the desired angle. The most commonly used
angles each have an individual slot. Simply drop the
bevel lock into the slot and tighten. If other angles
are needed, tighten the bevel lock knob to hold at
the desired position. Then tighten the smaller knob
at the rear of the base.
12.7. HOW TO USE THE SIGHTING NOTCH
To aid in free- hand cutting, a sighting notch is
located at the front of the base. See fig. 6.
the cutting line on the work piece with the sighting
notch. Make the cut. Use the right-
hand notch (between the two marking dots) for
straight cuts and the left- hand notch (located
below the rivet) for 45- degree bevel cuts.
HAND DRY CUTTER 8230N | 8200
12.8. STARTING AND STOPPING TOOL
Make sure that the power circuit voltage is the same
as that shown on the specification plate
of the machine and that switch is "OFF" before
connecting the tool to the power circuit. To start
the machine, first press the safety lock button
then squeeze the trigger switch to start the motor.
Release the trigger switch to stop the motor. See
fig. 7.
12.9. REMOVING CHIPS
This dry- cut metal saw has an internal chip
collector. When the chip collector is full, the chips
must be cleared. To do this, first shut down and
DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. The
outer blade cover lock knob has a bayonet lock
thread. See fig. 8. To remove cover, turn knob
anticlockwise while pushing in against the spring
tension. Then lift cover away. Recently- cut chips can
be very hot. Take care when removing the cover to
keep the chips or shavings away from your hands or
other body
parts. Do not throw hot debris where paper or other
flammable materials are located. To replace the
outer blade cover, line up tang with slot and push in
against the spring while turning clockwise. Ensure
that the cover is properly seated.
12.10.
HOW TO USE THE RIP FENCE
Using the rip fence will provide more accurate
straight cuts than by cutting free- hand. For instal-
lation, DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE
then insert the rip fence in the mounting slots. In
the base.
12.11.
LOWER RETRACTING BLADE GUARD
The lower retracting blade guard is a safety device
important for your protection. Every
time you use the saw, make sure that the guard
rotates freely and returns quickly and completely
to its closed position. Before each use, remove
any accumulated chips, or shavings from the area
around the hub of the guard. DO NOT LUBRICATE
THIS AREA. The hub has a dry film lubricated surface
that does not need oiling. NEVER block or wedge
Align
the blade guard in the open position. NEVER use
your saw if the blade guard is not in working order.
If blade guard movement is sluggish or if binding
exists, return the saw to your nearest AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER for repair.
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