Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference. 7-1/4″ WORM DRIVE CIRCULAR SAW REV 14i Blade sold separately Visit our website at: http://www.
Table of Contents Safety Safetye�������������������������������������������������2 Specifications.....................................10 Setup..................................................10 Operationa�������������������������������������������11 Maintenancei��������������������������������������14 Parts List and Diagram.......................18 Warranty.............................................20 WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol.
2. Avoid body contact with grounded 5. When operating a power tool outdoors, surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges use an extension cord and refrigerators. There is an increased suitable for outdoor use. risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. 3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power 6. If operating a power tool in a damp tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Power Tool Use and Care Safety 1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 2. Do not use the power tool if the Trigger does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the Trigger is dangerous and must be repaired. Setup 3. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
• When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator; g. Use extra caution when making a • If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned ″plunge cut″ into existing walls or other in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blind areas. The protruding blade may blade can dig into the top surface of the cut objects that can cause kickback.
14. DO NOT USE THIS SAW WITH THE SAW HELD UPSIDE DOWN IN A VISE. The saw is not designed for such use and cannot be used safely in that position. Safety 15. Do not use to cut logs, tree limbs, or uneven lumber. 16. Wet lumber, green (unseasoned) lumber, and pressure treated lumber all have an increased potential for kickback and should only be cut with a blade for cutting that lumber type. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator and have appropriate ventilation whenever cutting pressure treated lumber.
Vibration Safety This tool vibrates during use. 2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces Repeated or long‑term exposure to vibration may the blood supply to the hands and fingers, cause temporary or permanent physical injury, increasing the risk of vibration-related injury. particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. 3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury: vibration effects on the user. 1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly 4.
Grounding Safety TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION: Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use.
Extension Cords Safety Symbology Double Insulated Canadian Standards Association No Load Revolutions n0 xxxx/min. per Minute (RPM) WARNING marking concerning Risk of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI‑approved safety goggles with side shields. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Read the manual before set-up and/or use. V Volts ~ Alternating Current A Amperes WARNING marking concerning Risk of Fire. Do not cover ventilation ducts. Keep flammable objects away. WARNING marking concerning Risk of Electric Shock.
Specifications Safety Electrical Rating 120VAC / 60Hz / 13A Maximum Speed 4500 RPM Maximum Blade Diameter 7-1/4" (sold separately) Arbor 5/8" Diamond Depth of Cut 2-1/4" @ 90° Bevel Capacity 0° to 45° 3131297 Setup - Before Use: Setup Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Operating Instructions Safety Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Tool Set Up TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Make sure that the Trigger is in the off‑position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before adjusting tool or installing accessories.
Adjusting Depth 1. Set the Base flat against the edge of the workpiece. Depth Scale Safety 2. Loosen the Depth Lock Lever to allow the depth of cut to be adjusted. 3. Use the Depth Scale located behind the housing to set depth of cut. WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious injury, adjust the depth of cut to just barely clear the workpiece and remove shavings. Depth Lock Lever 4. After adjustment, tighten the Depth Lock Lever. Setup WARNING! Tighten Depth Lock Lever before use.
1. Workpiece selection: a. Workpiece must be free of foreign objects and loose knots. b. Do not use to cut logs, tree limbs, or uneven lumber. c. Wet lumber, green (unseasoned) lumber, and pressure treated lumber all have an increased potential for kickback and should only be cut with a blade designed for cutting that lumber. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator and have appropriate ventilation whenever cutting pressure treated lumber. 3.
Maintenance and Servicing Safety Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Make sure that the Trigger is in the off‑position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment.
Troubleshooting Performance decreases over time. Excessive noise or rattling. Overheating. 2. No power at outlet. 2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered, turn off tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker is tripped, make sure circuit is right capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads. 3. Tool’s thermal reset breaker tripped (if equipped). 3. Turn off tool and allow to cool. Press reset button on tool. 4. Internal damage or wear. (Carbon brushes or switch, for example.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY Safety THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT.
Record Product’s Serial Number Here: Safety Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Maintenance Operation Setup Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. Item 68988 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
Parts List and Diagram Parts List Safety Part Setup Operation Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Page 18 Description Bolt Outer Flange (A) Blade (sold separately) Inner Flange (B) Check Ring Lower Guard Spring Screw Taper Washer Bearing Cap Bearing Oil Seal Bearing Set Sheet Oil Seal Shaft Woodruff Key Worm Wheel Lock Piece Bearing Spring Washer Upper Guard Screw Spring Washer Oil Seal Cover Spec
Maintenance Operation Setup Safety Assembly Diagram Item 68988 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
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