7 1⁄4" Circular Saw Operator’s Manual Scie circulaire de 18.
English 7 1⁄4" Circular Saw 10 Amp Operator’s Manual Specifications: • • • • • • • • • • • Model # GCS100 Description: 7 1⁄4" Circular Saw Input: 120V AC, 60Hz, 10.0 Amp Blade Size: 7 1⁄4" Blade Bevel: 0-45 degrees No-Load Blade Speed: 5000 RPM Arbor Size: 5/8" Cutting Capacity at 90 degrees: 2-9/16" Cutting Capacity at 45 degrees: 1-5/8" Net Weight: 11.6 lbs.
English Warning: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1. READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. To minimize the possible occurrence of accidents and personal injury, learn the tool’s application, limitations, and specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool. 2.
English 19. DON’T OVERREACH. Maintain proper footing and balance at all times; loss of balance can cause you to fall into the working machine, possibly causing an injury. 20. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. An injury may occur if the machine is tipped or if you should unintentionally contact the cutting tool. 21. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. The tool will perform the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed. Forcing the tool could possibly damage the machine and may result in personal injury.
English EXTENSION CORDS Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord. As the distance from the power supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage. Refer to the table shown below to determine the required minimum wire size.
English 3. Check the operation and condition of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris. 4. Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “Pocket Cuts” and “Compound Cuts.” Raise lower guard by Retracting Lever. As soon as blade enters the material, lower guard must be released.
English OPERATION Warning: 7-1/4” is the maximum blade capacity of your saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer flange washer to fit properly on the spindle. Too thick a blade will prevent the blade bolt from securing the blade on the spindle. Larger diameter blades will contact the blade guards. Either situation could result in a serious accident. Blade Installation • UNPLUG YOUR CIRCULAR SAW. • Remove the wrench from storage area. • Depress the spindle lock.
English Line-of-Cut Indicators • Line-of-cut indicator notches are provided at the front of the saw base. • The right notch is used to follow a line when making a 0° cut. • The left notch is used to follow a line when making a 45° bevel cut. • Since blade thicknesses vary, it is necessary to make test cuts in scrap material, along a guideline, to determine proper alignment of the guideline within the notch to obtain an accurate cut.
English Cross-Cutting and Rip Cutting Cutting directly across the grain of a piece of wood is called crosscutting and is likely the most common type of cut done with a circular saw. Cutting wood lengthwise, or “with” the grain, is called rip cutting. However, it’s most often referred to simply as ripping. Both types of cuts are performed in the same manner with the exception of the methods used to support and secure the work piece for cutting.
English 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Motor Housing Bevel Adjustment Lever Lower Guard Blade Screw Base Plate Dust Extraction Chute Rear Handle Front Handle Trigger Switch 9 8 1 6 5 2 4 3 Two-Year Warranty This product is warranted free from defects in material and workmanship for 2 years after date of purchase. This limited warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or damage from neglect or accident. The original purchaser is covered by this warranty and it is not transferable.
Richpower Industries, Inc. 736 Hampton Road Williamston, SC USA www.richpowerinc.
