Fig. 14 WARNING: Always remove the lock-off button from the handle when the power tool is not in use. This will ensure that the power tool cannot be turned on accidentally or by someone (especially a child) who is not qualified to use the power tool. If the lock-off button is left in the handle, serious personal injury can result. Since the lock-off button fits rather tightly, it may be necessary to turn it to the left and right during mounting and removing. 2. Cutting Operation (1) As shown in Fig. 15 the width of the saw blade is the width of the cut. Therefore, slide the workpiece to the right (viewed from the operator’s position) when length b is desired, or to the left when length a is desired. (2) Once the saw blade reaches maximum speed, push the handle down carefully until the saw blade approaches the workpiece. (3) Once the saw blade contacts the workpiece, push the handle down gradually to cut into the workpiece. (4) After cutting the workpiece to the desired depth, turn the power tool OFF and let the saw blade stop completely before raising the handle from the workpiece to return it to the full retract position. CAUTION: * Increased pressure on the handle will not increase the cutting speed. On the contrary, too much pressure may result in overload of the motor and/or decreased cutting efficiency. WARNING: * Confirm that the trigger switch is turned OFF and the power plug has been removed from the receptacle whenever the tool is not in use. * Always remove the lock-off button from the handle and store it in a secure place after completing the work. Workpiece Table Insert Adjusting Line ba Fig. 15 English 3. Miter cutting procedures Miter Angle Scale(1) Loosen the side handle and adjust the turntable until the indicator aligns with the desired setting on the miter angle scale Indicator (Fig. 16). (2) Re-tighten the side handle to secure the turntable in the desired position. (3) To align the saw blade with the pre - marked line on the workpiece, watch through the saw cover window (refer to Fig. 1) to ensure alignment, before starting operation. Fig. 16 (4) If any cuttings, etc., collecting on the transparent cover of the saw cover window make it difficult to see the saw blade end, remove the fixing screws and clean the cover with a soft cloth. NOTE: * Positive stops are provided at the right and left of the 0° center setting and 45° settings. Check that the miter angle scale and the tip of the indicator are properly aligned. * Operation of the saw with the miter angle scale and indicator out of alignment, or with the side handle not properly tightened, will result in poor cutting precision. Side Handle Adjust the Turntable Loosen Tighten Base Vise (A) Base Vise (A) Turntable Side Handle Fig. 17 Fig. 18 CAUTION: When vise (A) has been mounted on the left of the base as illustrated in Fig. 17, rotate the turntable to the right to start operation. When vise (A) has been mounted on the right of the base as illustrated in Fig. 18, rotate the turntable to the left to start operation. Be very careful not to rotate the turntable in the same direction as the vise (A) is mounted, which would cause the vise (A) to be cut by the saw blade, resulting in breakage of both. 4. Cutting wide workpiece Wood Plate Workpiece 1 - 3/4" (45 mm) 2 - 3/4"(70 mm) Vise (B)Vise (A) 7 - 1/4" (185 mm) (2) Fig. 20 shows the dimensions of a wide workpiece to be cut at 9 - 7/16" (240 mm) (1) Fig. 19 shows the dimensions of a wide workpiece to be cut at a right angle (0.). The use of a plate as illustrated in the figure, permits cutting of wide workpieces of up to 9 - 7/16" (240 mm) (width) . 1 - 3/4" (45 mm) (height). Fig. 19 an angle of 45.. The use of a plate as illustrated in the figure, permits cutting of Workpiece wide workpieces of up to 1 - 3/4" (45 mm) (width) . 5 - 7/8" (150 mm) (height). CAUTION: Since the workpiece needs to be held in position by hand during cutting operation, be sure to put it into a stable, horizontal position and fix it securely before starting operation. 1 - 3/8" (35 mm) 1 - 3/4" (45 mm) Wood Plate 5 - 7/8" (150 mm) Vise (B) Vise (A) Before the tool is shipped, the saw blade is set in the 5 - 1/8" (130 mm) position. Adjust the handle position to cut the wide workpiece of 5 - 7/8" (150 mm) in height. (Refer to P. 13; “6. Handle position adjustment”.) Fig. 20 English 5. Cutting easily - deformed materials, such as aluminum sash Materials such as aluminum sash can easily deform when tightened too much in a vise assembly. This will cause inefficient cutting and possible overload of the motor. When cutting such materials, use a wood plate to protect the workpiece as shown in Fig. 21. When cutting the aluminum materials, coat the saw blade with cutting oil (non - combustible) to achieve smooth cutting and a fine finish. 6. Cutting bent or uneven materials To cut an uneven workpiece such as the one shown in Fig. 22, use a wood plate between vise (B) and the workpiece as shown in Fig. 23. Vise (A) Wood Plat...