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he launch of the new Predator cutting mark. At the heart of the new Preda- feel technology that cushions the
Laser Guided saw from Spear For applications that are more tor model is an integrated, certiﬁ ed user’s hand giving a better feel and
& Jackson – the UK’s lead- complex the new saw really comes class 2 laser. It is handle-mounted in reducing fatigue.
ing manufacturer of builders’ into its own. Compound angle cuts a sealed module to protect against Spear & Jackson’s Predator range
tools and equipment – heralds a are made simpler because the laser dust and water ingress and factory now comprises 13 models – with
signiﬁ cant step forward in wood saw beam, when activated, allows the adjusted to ensure life-long accu- PPIs ranging from seven to 15 – and
technology and brings exceptional cutter to see both angles simultane- racy. Powered by two AAA batteries, provides a complete saw range for
accuracy to the most difﬁ cult and ously. the unit has been tested to beyond all purposes, from ﬁ rst and second
complex of cuts. As a result the new End trims are no problem as the eight hours working life when oper- ﬁ x applications through to cutting
hi-tech saw offers users – whatever beam allows the user to predict any ated continuously. Batteries are in- PVC-U and laminate, as well as Tenon
their level of skill – the chance to slight angle offset and correct the cluded and can be replaced should it saw and Toolbox saw options.
tackle every conceivable type of cut in advance. For moulded timber, be necessary. All saws are colour coded accord-
cutting application with more conﬁ - where it is difﬁ cult to mark the start The laser is activated by a pres- ing to application – the Laser Guided
dence from start to ﬁ nish. or entirety of the cut, the laser beam sure switch sunk-mounted in the top model comes in a distinctive red and
Greater accuracy throughout the shows the whole cut in advance – of the saw handle to avoid accidental blue livery and is packaged in an eye-
cut is achieved thanks to an integral similarly for coving, especially in mi- operation and intermittent-only use catching blue and red double-sided
laser –operated via a thumb-oper- tre situations where it is impossible prevents the dangers associated sleeve design – making them easy
ated pressure switch in the handle to mark the cut, the beam indicates with permanently activated lasers. to spot.
– which projects a laser beam along the desired line of cut throughout At the sharp end, key features in- Predator saw sales are growing
the line of the desired cut. By con- the job. clude a rigid 0.91mm, 10 Points per apace, proving to be highly popular
ﬁ rming in advance the correct line, The new saw can even be em- Inch (PPI) blade which minimizes with Britain’s builders and other
the user can then verify the line of ployed on rough timber, where it is “whip” and vibration when in use; trades; and now with the appliance
his cut by reactivating the laser at difﬁ cult to draw a line and the build and Duralife steel technology – which of science the Predator Laser Guided
points in the cut to conﬁ rm the ac- up of sawdust obscures the cut’s ensures the blade lasts at least 20% model takes saw technology out of
curacy. If there is an angle offset, progress. By simply cutting to a tar- longer than the “best of the rest”. the dark ages and into a new era of
the user is able to correct the angle get mark and conﬁ rming the line of The PredatorTM Laser Guided saw enlightened performance.
of the saw to bring the cut onto line cut with the laser, a quick, effective also has a comfort handle, incorpo- Spear & Jackson /
by realigning the laser beam with the and accurate cut can be achieved. rating Suregrip® ergonomic soft- 01142 814242
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