7¼ Inch Circular Saw Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings .......................
Intended Use The Ironton 7¼ Inch Circular Saw is a powerful 13 amp circular saw that has all the features and versatility you need to comfortably and accurately tackle the toughest wood cutting jobs. It has a laser cutting guide and rip guide for quicker set-up and improved accuracy. You can make rip cuts, bevel cuts, and compound cuts in a variety of woods and wood composites. It features a built-in laser cutting guide for accuracy.
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite the flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated and contact will cause electrical shock. Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow children to handle the product. Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your work area.
before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Store the saw when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children. Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product.
and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances. DO NOT MODIFY THE PROVIDED PLUG. If it will not fit the receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed by a qualified electrician. CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions, or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded. Grounded Tools: Tools with 3-Prong Plugs Tools marked with Grounding Required have a 3-wire cord and 3-prong grounding plug.
Extension Cords ⚠WARNING USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and cause overheating. Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it.
Main Parts of Saw Subassembly Switch Up Guard Lower Guard Assist Handle Laser Base Ruler Assembly Instructions ⚠WARNING Always be sure that the saw is switched OFF before adjusting, adding accessories, or checking a function on the saw. 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. Changing the Blade (Figure 1) 1. Unplug the circular saw. 2.
4. Remove the blade screw and the outer blade washer and the blade. 5. The remaining washer is the inner bushing washer that fits around the spindle shaft; it does not need to be removed. 6. Put a drop of good-quality machine oil onto the inner bushing washer and outer blade washer where they will contact the blade. 7. Place a new saw blade inside the lower blade guard, onto the spindle shaft, and against the inner bushing washer. 8. Replace the outer blade washer. 9.
Operating Instructions ⚠DANGER Keep hands and body away from and to the side of the blade. Contact with blade will result in serious injury. ⚠WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual. To reduce the risk of injury, check guarding system. It must cover the blade instantly! Hold saw with both hands. Support and clamp work.
Figure 2 Adjusting the Bevel Setting (Figure 3) 0–45° Bevel Setting 1. Unplug the circular saw from the power supply. 2. Loosen the bevel-adjustment knob by rotating the knob counter-clockwise. 3. Tilt the base until the bevel indicator reaches the desired setting on the bevel scale. 4. Tighten the bevel-adjustment knob by rotating the knob clockwise. 45–52° Bevel Setting 1. Unplug the saw from the power supply. 2. Loosen the bevel-adjustment knob by rotating the knob counter-clockwise. 3.
After Each Use ⚠WARNING Store power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the saw. Never touch the blade during or immediately after use. After use, the blade will be extremely hot. Maintenance Maintain the saw by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used.
Parts Diagram Page 14 of 18
Parts List Reference 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 35-37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 Part Description Screw M8X16 Washer 8 Outer flange Blade Inner flange Screw M4X10 Board for lower guard Lower guard Screw M4X8 Spanner for lower guard Shaft Semi-circular key Bearing 6001 Front cover Steel tube Gear Washer Bearing Screw M5X40 Head cover Steel pin Brand label Screw M6X18 Washer Washer 6 Nut M5 spring Head cover Washer 4 Sc
Reference 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 Part Description Laser body Riveter 5x16 Washer 10 Spanner for angle lock Nut M6 Washer 6 Angle frame Knob Angle active frame Bolt M6X30 Screw M5X12 Alu Base Riveter 5x9 Screw M6X16 Active frame for depth Nut Spanner for depth lock Spanner tube for depth lock Cable Cable jacket Cable presser Screw ST3.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or ''Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only (''You'' or ''Your'') that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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