14Holders and holder assembly (optionalaccessories)The holders and the holder assembly can be installed oneither side as a convenient means of supporting workpieceshorizontally. Install them as shown in the figure. Then tightenthe screws firmly to secure the holders and the holderassembly.When cutting long workpieces, use the holder-rod assembly(optional accessory). It consists of two holder assembliesand two rods 12.CAUTION:• Always support long workpieces level with the topsurface of the turn base for accurate cuts and to preventdangerous loss of control of the tool.OPERATION CAUTION:• Before use, be sure to release the handle from thelowered position by pulling the stopper pin.• Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece, etc.before the switch is turned on.• Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle whencutting. Too much force may result in overload of themotor and/or decreased cutting efficiency. Push downhandle with only as much force as is necessary forsmooth cutting and without significant decrease in bladespeed.• Gently press down the handle to perform the cut. If thehandle is pressed down with force or if lateral force isapplied, the blade will vibrate and leave a mark (sawmark) in the workpiece and the precision of the cut willbe impaired.1. Holder2. Holder assembly1 20022471. Holder assembly2. Rod 1221002246