Porter-Cable 8823 - Manual (Page 14)

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PLUNGE CUTS
The Cordless Reciprocating Saw can be used for plunge cutting wood, plywood,
wallboard, and plastic materials. DO NOT attempt to plunge cut metal.
Clearly mark the line of cut on the workpiece. Grasp the front housing with one
hand and the rear handle with your other hand.
To start the cut, rest the saw on the shoe bracket, align the blade with the
marked line of cut. (Fig. 13). Prevent the blade from touching the workpiece.
Start the saw. Using bracket as a pivot point, roll the saw forward by raising the
rear handle (Fig. 14) When the blade cuts through the workpiece, continue raising
the rear handle until the saw is perpendicular to the work surface. Move the
blade along the line of cut.
Fig. 14
SAWING METAL
When cutting angle, H-beam, I-beam, channel, etc., start the cut on the surface
where the greatest number of teeth will contact the work. To make a pocket cut,
drill a starting hole first. To extend blade life, cutting oil can be applied to the
work surface along the line of the cut.
For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a
list of service centers, or call the Porter-Cable Customer Care Center at
(888)-848-
5175.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Fig. 13