Makita LC1230 User manual

LC1230
EN Metal Cutting Saw INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5
ZHCN 金属型材切割机 使用说明书 12
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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model LC1230
Blade diameter 305 mm
Hole (arbor) diameter 25.4 mm
Max. kerf thickness of the saw blade 2.5 mm
No load speed 1,700 min-1
Dimensions (L x W x H) 516 mm x 306 mm x 603 mm
Net weight 19.2 kg
Safety class /II
• Duetoourcontinuingprogramofresearchanddevelopment,thespecicationshereinaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
• Specicationsmaydi󰀨erfromcountrytocountry.
• WeightaccordingtoEPTA-Procedure01/2014
Cutting capacity
Workpiece shape
A
A
B
A X B
Cuttingangle 90° 115mm 75 mm x 150 mm
100 mm x 100 mm
45° 90mm 85 mm x 85mm
Symbols
Thefollowingshowthesymbolsusedfortheequip-
ment.Besurethatyouunderstandtheirmeaningbefore
use.
Readinstructionmanual.
DOUBLEINSULATION
Wear safety glasses.
Donotplacehandorngersclosetothe
blade.
Toavoidinjuryfromyingdebris,keep
holding the saw head down, after making
cuts,untilthebladehascometoacom-
plete stop.
Foryoursafety,removethechips,small
pieces, etc. from the table top before
operation.
OnlyforEUcountries
Duetothepresenceofhazardouscompo-
nentsintheequipment,usedelectricaland
electronicequipmentmayhaveanegative
impactontheenvironmentandhuman
health.
Do not dispose of electrical and electronic
applianceswithhouseholdwaste!
InaccordancewiththeEuropeanDirective
onwasteelectricalandelectronicequip-
ment and its adaptation to national law,
usedelectricalandelectronicequipment
shouldbecollectedseparatelyand
deliveredtoaseparatecollectionpoint
formunicipalwaste,operatinginaccor-
dancewiththeenvironmentalprotection
regulations.
Thisisindicatedbythesymbolofthe
crossed-outwheeledbinplacedonthe
equipment.
Intended use
Thetoolisintendedforcuttinginmildsteelandstain-
less steel with appropriate saw blades.
Power supply
Thetoolshouldbeconnectedonlytoapowersupplyof
thesamevoltageasindicatedonthenameplate,and
canonlybeoperatedonsingle-phaseACsupply.They
aredouble-insulatedandcan,therefore,alsobeused
fromsocketswithoutearthwire.

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SAFETY WARNINGS
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specications provided
with this power tool.Failuretofollowallinstructions
listedbelowmayresultinelectricshock,reand/or
seriousinjury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
Theterm“powertool”inthewarningsreferstoyour
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit.Clutteredor
darkareasinviteaccidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust.Powertoolscreatesparks
whichmayignitethedustorfumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool.Distractionscancause
youtolosecontrol.
Electrical safety
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodiedplugsandmatchingoutletswill
reduceriskofelectricshock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.Thereisanincreasedriskofelec-
tricshockifyourbodyisearthedorgrounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
acordsuitableforoutdoorusereducestheriskof
electric shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply.UseofanRCDreduces
the risk of electric shock.
7. Use of power supply via an RCD with a rated
residual current of 30 mA or less is always
recommended.
8. Power tools can produce electromagnetic
elds (EMF) that are not harmful to the user.
However,usersofpacemakersandothersimilar
medicaldevicesshouldcontactthemakeroftheir
deviceand/ordoctorforadvicebeforeoperating
this power tool.
9. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
10. If the cord is damaged, have it replaced by the
manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a
safety hazard.
Personal safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or med-
ication.Amomentofinattentionwhileoperating
powertoolsmayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection.Protectiveequipmentsuch
asadustmask,non-skidsafetyshoes,hardhator
hearingprotectionusedforappropriateconditions
willreducepersonalinjuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the o󰀨-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
yourngerontheswitchorenergisingpowertools
thathavetheswitchoninvitesaccidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on.Awrenchorakeyleft
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
resultinpersonalinjury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.Thisenablesbettercontrol
ofthepowertoolinunexpectedsituations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away
from moving parts.Looseclothes,jewelleryor
longhaircanbecaughtinmovingparts.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dustcollectioncanreducedust-relatedhazards.
8. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles.Acarelessaction
cancausesevereinjurywithinafractionofa
second.
9. Always wear protective goggles to protect
your eyes from injury when using power tools.
The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in
the USA, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336
in Australia/New Zealand. In Australia/New
Zealand, it is legally required to wear a face
shield to protect your face, too.

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It is an employer's responsibility to enforce
the use of appropriate safety protective equip-
ments by the tool operators and by other per-
sons in the immediate working area.
Power tool use and care
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application.Thecorrect
powertoolwilldothejobbetterandsaferatthe
rate for which it was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and o󰀨.Anypowertoolthatcannot
becontrolledwiththeswitchisdangerousand
mustberepaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable,
from the power tool before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools.Suchpreventivesafetymeasuresreduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool.Powertoolsaredangerousinthe
handsofuntrainedusers.
5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that
may a󰀨ect the power tool’s operation. If dam-
aged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Manyaccidentsarecausedbypoorlymaintained
power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.Properly
maintainedcuttingtoolswithsharpcuttingedges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-
ing into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
foroperationsdi󰀨erentfromthoseintendedcould
resultinahazardoussituation.
8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handlesandgraspingsurfacesdonotallowfor
safehandlingandcontrolofthetoolinunexpected
situations.
9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work
gloves which may be entangled.Theentangle-
mentofclothworkglovesinthemovingpartsmay
resultinpersonalinjury.
Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.Thiswillensurethatthesafetyofthepower
tool is maintained.
2. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
Safety instructions for metal cutting
saws
1. Metal cutting saws are intended to cut ferrous
material, they cannot be used with abrasive
cut-o󰀨 wheels for cutting ferrous material such
as bars, rods, studs, etc.Abrasivedustcauses
movingpartssuchasthelowerguardtojam.
Sparksfromabrasivecuttingwillburnthelower
guardandotherplasticparts.
2. Regularly clean the power tool's air vents.The
motor’sfancandrawthedustinsidethehousing
andexcessiveaccumulationofpowderedmetal
maycauseelectricalhazards.
3. Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As appro-
priate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors,
gloves and shop apron capable of stopping
small fragments.Theeyeprotectionmustbe
capableofstoppingyingdebrisgeneratedbyvar-
iousoperations.Thedustmaskorrespiratormust
becapableofltratingparticlesgeneratedbyyour
operation.Prolongedexposuretohighintensity
noisemaycausehearingloss.
4. Do not operate the metal cutting saw near
ammable or combustible materials. Sparks
and/orhotdebrisduringcuttingoperationcould
ignite these materials.
5. Always use clamps to support the workpiece.
Never support the workpiece by hand. Do not
use this saw to cut pieces that are too small to
be securely clamped.Ifyourhandisplacedtoo
close to the saw blade, there is an increased risk
ofinjuryfrombladecontact.
6. The workpiece must be stationary and
clamped using the vise. Do not feed the work-
piece into the blade or cut “freehand” in any
way.Unrestrainedormovingworkpiecescouldbe
thrownathighspeeds,causinginjury.
7. Never cross your hand over the intended line
of cutting either in front or behind the saw
blade.Supportingtheworkpiece“crosshanded”
i.e. holding the workpiece to the right of the saw
bladewithyourlefthandorviceversaisvery
dangerous.
8. Do not reach behind the vise stop with either
hand from either side of the saw blade, to
remove scraps, or for any other reason while
the blade is spinning.Theproximityofthespin-
ningsawbladetoyourhandmaynotbeobvious
andyoumaybeseriouslyinjured.
9. Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If
the workpiece is bowed or warped, always
make certain that there is no gap between the
clamped workpiece, vise and vise stop along
the line of the cut. Bent or warped workpieces
cantwistorshiftandmaycausebindingonthe
spinningsawbladewhilecutting.
10. Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all
tools, scraps, etc., except for the workpiece.
Smalldebrisorloosepiecesofferrousorother
objectsonthetablethatcontacttherevolving
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11. Cut only one workpiece at a time.Stackedmulti-
pleworkpiecescannotbeadequatelyclampedor
bracedandmaybindonthebladeorshiftduring
cutting.
12. Ensure the power tool is mounted or placed
on a level, rm work surface before use.A
levelandrmworksurfacereducestheriskofthe
powertoolbecomingunstable.
13. Provide adequate support such as blocks, saw
horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wider or
longer than the table top. Workpieces longer or
widerthanthemetalcuttingsawtablecantipifnot
securelysupported.Ifthecut-o󰀨pieceorwork-
piecetips,itcanliftthelowerguardorbethrown
by the spinning blade.
14. Do not use another person as a substitute for
a table extension or as additional support.
Unstablesupportfortheworkpiececancausethe
bladetobindortheworkpiecetoshiftduringthe
cuttingoperationpullingyouandthehelperinto
the spinning blade.
15. The cut-o󰀨 piece must not be jammed or
pressed by any means against the spinning
saw blade.Ifconned,i.e.usinglengthstops,the
cut-o󰀨piececouldgetwedgedagainsttheblade
andthrownviolently.
16. Always use the vise and properly support the
workpiece considering its shape. For example,
Rodsandchannelshaveatendencytorollorshift
whilebeingcut,causingthebladeto“bite”and
pulltheworkwithyourhandintotheblade.
17. Let the blade reach full speed before contact-
ing the workpiece.Thiswillreducetheriskofthe
workpiece being thrown.
18. If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed,
turn the power tool o󰀨. Wait for all moving
parts to stop and disconnect the plug from
the power source and/or remove the battery
pack. Then work to free the jammed material.
Continuedsawingwithajammedworkpiececould
causelossofcontrolordamagetothepowertool.
19. After nishing the cut, release the switch,
hold the saw head down and wait for the blade
to stop before removing the cut-o󰀨 piece.
Reachingwithyourhandnearthecoastingblade
isdangerous.
20. Hold the handle rmly when making an incom-
plete cut or when releasing the switch before
the saw head is completely in the down posi-
tion.Thebrakingactionofthesawmaycause
thesawheadtobesuddenlypulleddownward,
causingariskofinjury.
21. The outside diameter of the saw blade must be
the specied capacity.Incorrectlysizedaccesso-
riescannotbeadequatelyguardedorcontrolled.
22. The arbour size of saw blade and anges must
properly t the spindle of the power tool. Saw
bladeandangeswitharbourholesthatdonot
matchthemountinghardwareofthepowertool
willrunoutofbalance,vibrateexcessivelyand
maycauselossofcontrol.
23. The rated speed of the accessory must be at
least equal to the maximum speed marked on
the power tool.
24. Do not use the metal cutting saw to cut other
than mild steel or stainless steel.
Additional instructions
1. Never stand on the metal cutting saw.Tipping
overorunintentionalcontactwiththecutting
meanscouldcauseseriousinjury.
2. Never leave the power tool running unat-
tended. Turn the power o󰀨. Do not leave tool
until it comes to a complete stop.
3. Do not operate saw without guards in place.
Check blade guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate saw if blade guard
does not move freely and close instantly.
Never clamp or tie the blade guard into the
open position.
4. Keep hands out of the path of the saw blade.
Avoid contact with any coasting blade. It can
still cause serious injury.
5. Always secure all moving portions before
carrying the power tool.
6. Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage
before operation. Replace cracked or damaged
blade immediately.
7. Use only anges specied for this tool.
8. Always use undamaged anges and xing
bolt that are of correct diameter for the blade.
Proper anges support the blade thus reduc-
ing the possibility of blade breakage.
9. Make sure the shaft lock is released before
turning the power tool on.
10. Hold the handle rmly. Be aware that the saw
moves up or down slightly during start-up and
stopping.
11. Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before turning the power tool on.
12. Before using the power tool on an actual work-
piece, let it run for a while. Watch for vibration
or wobbling that could indicate poor installa-
tion or a poorly balanced blade.
13. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-
thing abnormal.
14. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the “ON”
position.
15. Always use accessories recommended in this
manual. Use of improper accessories such as
abrasive wheels may cause an injury.
16. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.

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INSTALLATION
Positioning the tool
►Fig.1: 1. Hook
When the tool is shipped from the factory, the handle is
locked. Release the handle from the lowered position
byloweringitslightlyandremovingthechainfromthe
hook on the handle.
Boltthetoolwithtwoboltstoalevelandstablesurface
usingtheboltholesprovidedinthetoolbase.Thiswill
helppreventtippingandpossibleinjury.
►Fig.2: 1. Bolt
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Alwaysbesurethatthetoolisswitchedo󰀨and
unpluggedbeforeadjustingorcheckingfunction
on the tool.
Blade guard
►Fig.3: 1.Bladeguard
Whenloweringthehandle,thebladeguardrisesauto-
matically.Theguardisspringloadedsoitreturnsto
itsoriginalpositionwhenthecutiscompletedandthe
handleisraised.NEVERDEFEATORREMOVETHE
BLADEGUARDORTHESPRINGWHICHATTACHES
TOTHEGUARD.
Intheinterestofyourpersonalsafety,alwaysmaintain
thebladeguardingoodcondition.Anyirregularopera-
tionofthebladeguardshouldbecorrectedimmediately.
Checktoassurespringloadedreturnactionofguard.
NEVERUSETHETOOLIFTHEBLADEGUARDOR
SPRINGISDAMAGED,FAULTYORREMOVED.
DOINGSOISHIGHLYDANGEROUSANDCAN
CAUSESERIOUSPERSONALINJURY.
Ifthebladeguardisespeciallydirty,usethesupplied
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the center
cover.Loosenthehexboltbyturningitcounterclock-
wiseandraisethebladeguardandcentercover.With
thebladeguardsopositioned,cleaningcanbemore
completelyande󰀩cientlyaccomplished.Whencleaning
iscomplete,reverseprocedureaboveandsecurebolt.
Donotremovespringholdingbladeguard.DONOT
DEFEATORREMOVEGUARD.
►Fig.4: 1.Bladeguard
Switch action
CAUTION:
• Beforeplugginginthetool,alwayschecktosee
thattheswitchtriggeractuatesproperlyand
returnstothe“OFF”positionwhenreleased.
• Whennotusingthetool,removethelock-o󰀨
buttonandstoreitinasecureplace.Thispre-
ventsunauthorizedoperation.
►Fig.5: 1.Lock-o󰀨button2. Switch trigger
Topreventtheswitchtriggerfrombeingaccidentally
pulled,alock-o󰀨buttonisprovided.
Tostartthetool,depressthelock-o󰀨buttonandpullthe
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
Setting for desired cutting angle
CAUTION:
• Alwaystightenthehexboltsecurelyafter
changingthecuttingangle.
►Fig.6: 1.Graduation2.Lever3. indicator 4.Vise
stop
Tochangethecuttingangle,loosenthelever.Movethe
visestopsothattheindicatorwillpointtothedesired
graduation.Thentightenthelevertosecurethevise
stop.
Dust collection
►Fig.7: 1.Dustbox
CAUTION:
• Donottouchanypartofthedustboxexceptits
handle immediately after operation; it may be
extremelyhotandcouldburnyourskin.
Thistoolisequippedwiththedustboxtocollectdust
andcutchips.Whenthedustboxisfull,holdthehan-
dleofthedustboxandraiseitslightly.Thenpullthe
dustboxoutofthetoolbase.Emptythedustboxofits
contents.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Alwaysbesurethatthetoolisswitchedo󰀨and
unpluggedbeforecarryingoutanyworkonthe
tool.
Socket wrench storage
►Fig.8: 1. Wrench holder 2. Base
Thesocketwrenchisstoredasshowninthegure.
Whenusingthesocketwrench,pullitoutofthewrench
holder.Afterusingthesocketwrench,returnittothe
wrench holder.

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Installing or removing saw blade
►Fig.9: 1.Centercover2. Hex bolt 3. Socket wrench
4.Bladeguard
CAUTION:
• Whenmountingtheblade,makesurethatthe
directionofthearrowonthesurfaceoftheblade
matches the direction of the arrow on the blade
case.
• UseonlytheMakitasocketwrenchprovidedto
installorremovetheblade.Failuretodosomay
resultinovertighteningorinsu󰀩cienttightening
ofthehexbolt.Thiscouldcauseapersonal
injury.
• Donottouchthebladeimmediatelyafteroper-
ation;itmaybeextremelyhotandcouldburn
yourskin.
Toremovetheblade,usethesocketwrenchtoloosen
thehexboltholdingthecentercoverbyturningitcoun-
terclockwise.Raisethebladeguardandcentercover.
Presstheshaftlocktolockthespindleandusethe
socketwrenchtoloosenthehexboltbyturningcoun-
terclockwise.Thenremovethehexbolt,outerange
and blade.
►Fig.10: 1. Hex bolt 2. Shaft lock 3. Socket wrench
Toinstalltheblade,mounttheinnerange,sawblade,
outerangeandhexboltontothespindleinthatorder.
Tightenthehexboltbyturningclockwisewhilepressing
theshaftlock.Returnthebladeguardandcentercover
totheoriginalposition.Thentightenthehexboltclock-
wisetosecurethecentercover.Lowerthehandleto
makesurethatthebladeguardmovesproperly.
►Fig.11: 1. Carbide-tipped saw blade 2. Hex bolt
3. Spindle 4.Innerange5.Outerange
Securing workpiece
CAUTION:
• Alwayssetthevisenuttotherightfullywhen
securingtheworkpiece.Failuretodosomay
resultininsu󰀩cientsecuringoftheworkpiece.
Thiscouldcausetheworkpiecetobeejectedor
causedamagetotheblade.
Byturningthevisehandlecounterclockwiseandthen
ippingthevisenuttotheleft,theviseisreleasedfrom
theshaftthreadsandcanbemovedrapidlyinandout.
Togripworkpieces,pushthevisehandleuntilthevise
platecontactstheworkpiece.Flipthevisenuttothe
rightandthenturnthevisehandleclockwisetosecurely
retain the workpiece.
►Fig.12: 1.Viseplate2.Visenut3.Visehandle
Longworkpiecesmustbesupportedbyblocksof
non-ammablematerialoneithersidesothatitwillbe
levelwiththebasetop.
►Fig.13
OPERATION
Cutting operation
CAUTION:
• Neverattempttocutworkpieceslessthan2mm
thick except pipe or workpieces which cannot
besecuredrmlywiththevise.Thepiececuto󰀨
maybecaughtbytheblade,causingdangerous
scattering of chips and/or damage to the car-
bide-tips.Possibleseriousinjurymayresult.
• Donotapplyexcessivepressureonthehandle
whencutting.Toomuchpressuremayresult
inoverloadofthemotor,decreasedcutting
e󰀩ciencyand/ordamagetothecarbide-tipsor
blade itself.
• Toolittlepressureonthehandlemayresultin
moresparksandprematurebladewear.
• Donottouchtheblade,workpieceorcutting
chips immediately after operation; they may be
extremelyhotandcouldburnyourskin.
• Ifthebladestopsduringoperation,makesan
oddnoiseorbeginstovibrate,switcho󰀨the
tool immediately. Replace cracked or damaged
blade with a new one.
• Donotcutaluminum,wood,plastics,concrete,
tiles, etc.
• Alwaysusecarbide-tippedsawbladesappro-
priateforyourjob.Theuseofinappropriatesaw
bladesmaycauseapoorcuttingperformance
and/orpresentariskofpersonalinjury.
• Donotreleasethesawheaduncontrolledfrom
thefullydownposition.Uncontrolledsawhead
mayhityouanditwillresultinpersonalinjury.
Holdthehandlermly.Switchonthetoolandwaituntil
thebladeattainsfullspeed.Thenlowerthehandle
gently to bring the blade close to the workpiece. When
theblademakescontact,easeintothecutgentlyat
rst,thengraduallyaddpressureasthecuttingposi-
tionsteadies.Yourpressureonthehandleshouldbe
adjustedtoproducetheminimumamountofsparks.
Whenthecutiscompleted,switcho󰀨thetoolandWAIT
UNTILTHEBLADEHASCOMETOACOMPLETE
STOPbeforereturningthehandletothefullyelevated
position. If the handle is raised while the blade is still
rotating,thepiececuto󰀨maybecaughtbytheblade,
causingdangerousscatteringofchips.Whencutting
only part of the way into a workpiece, raise the handle
whilethebladeisrotating.Switchingo󰀨duringthecut
maycausedamagetothecarbide-tipsastheycontact
the workpiece.
Cutting angles
►Fig.14
SecuretheworkpieceintheviseasshownintheFigure
Aandproceedtocutit.Thesawbladelifewillbeshort-
enediftheworkpieceiscutasshownintheFigB.