Straight cuts (90° cut), Miter cuts (up to 48°) (fig. 6), Marked cutting – Powerplus POWX0561 PLUNGE SAW 1200W EN User Manual
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10.5
Straight cuts (90° cut)
Loosen both rotary knobs (8) and swivel the saw to 0° position on the scale. Tighten the
rotary knobs again.
Turn the selector switch (17) to plunge cut function.
Set the desired plunge depth. Ensure that the guide rail depth adjustment stopper (10) is
up when using the saw without guide rail.
To switch on the saw press the switch lock (2) and the ON/OFF switch (1) and push the
motor down. Guide the saw forward to cut.
10.6
Miter cuts (up to 48°) (Fig. 6)
First loosen both rotary knobs (8) and swivel the plunge saw to the desired graduation.
Tighten the rotary knobs again.
Switch the plunge saw on.
Turn the selector switch (17) to plunge cut function.
Set the desired plunge depth. Ensure that the guide rail depth adjustment stopper (10) is
in up position when using the saw without guide rail.
To switch the saw on press the switch lock (2) and the ON/OFF switch (1) and push the
motor down. Guide the saw forward to cut.
The cut indicator (14) shows the cutting path for 90° and 45° miter cuts (without using the
guide rail).
10.7
Marked cutting
Turn the selector switch (17) to marked cut function.
Press the switch lock (2) and push the motor down. The casing stops in 2.5 mm cutting
depth position.
Note: The marking line should be aligned with cutting line
A
(0 mark).
10.8
Plunge cuts
For a straight cut first loosen both rotary knobs (8) and swivel the plunge saw to 0°
position on the scale. Tighten the rotary knobs again.
Turn the selector switch (17) to plunge cut function.
Set the desired plunge depth. Ensure that the guide rail depth adjustment stopper (10) is
up if not using the guide rail.
Press the switch lock (2) and the ON/OFF switch (1) and push the motor down. Guide the
saw forward to cut.
Note: To prevent the saw from kicking back during plunge cuts follow these steps:
Always place the plunge saw with the rear edge of the base plate (5) against a fixed limit
stop.
Hold the plunge saw in both hands and slowly lower the saw blade.