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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Overview/Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY SYMBOLS Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GERNERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. WORK AREA SAFETY 1.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 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 switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. 3.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS KICKBACK CAUSES AND RELATED WARNINGS Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, jammed or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator; When the blade is pinched or jammed tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator; If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the woo
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: • 1. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: Lead from lead-based paints 2. Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products 3.
OVERVIEW Hook Spindle-Lock Button Main Handle Trigger Switch Auxiliary Handle Upper Blade Guard Lower-BladeGuard Lever LED Work Light Bevel-Angle Scale Lower Blade Guard Blade Bevel-Adjustment Lever 45° Quick-Adjustment Block Depth Scale DepthAdjustment Lever Blade Wrench SPECIFICATIONS Rated Power Input 15.0A Rated Voltage 120V~, 60Hz No-load Speed 6200 /min Blade Diameter 7-1/4" (184mm) Blade Arbor Diameter 5/8" (16 mm) Cutting Depth at 90° 2-3/8" (60.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: If any part is broken or missing, DO NOT connect to power source or operate the tool until the broken or missing part is replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury.
OPERATION TO INSTALL OR CHANGE THE BLADE (FIG. 1) FIG. 1 Outer Washer WARNING: Be sure to wear protective work gloves while handling a saw blade. The sharp teeth can injure unprotected hands. Blade Wrench Blade Blade Bolt 1. 11. Return the blade wrench into the storage area. Make sure that the side of the wrench with the hexagon is pointing up. NOTICE: Do not use a blade wrench with a longer handle, since it may lead to over tightening of the blade bolt. Unplug the circular saw from the power supply.
OPERATION HOOK (FIG. 3) Your tool is equipped with a convenient hook. Use the hook to hang the saw from a rafter or beam or other similar secure structure for temporary storage during work. Recommended lumber size to support the saw with the hook is 2x4. To use, simply lift up hook until it snaps into the open position. When not in use for hanging, always lower hook until it snaps into the closed position. WRENCH STORAGE (FIG. 5) Wrench storage is provided on the tool.
OPERATION The lower blade guard attached to your circular saw is there for your protection and safety. It should never be altered for any reason. If it becomes damaged or begins to return slowly or sluggishly, do not operate the saw until the blade guard has been repaired or replaced. Always leave the guard in its correct operating position when using the saw. WARNING: • Do not allow familiarity with the circular saw to cause a lack of alertness.
OPERATION • If the blade comes in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed, it could cause the saw to “kickback” towards you, which could result in serious injury. 4. TO GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS (FIG. 8, FIG. 9) 7. 8. 5. 6. FIG. 8 No more than 1/4" FIG. 9 Use clean, sharp and properly set blades. Never make cuts with dull blades. Support the workpiece properly before beginning a cut (FIG. 9). Use steady, even pressure when making a cut. Never force a cut.
OPERATION 3. 4. Hold the base shoe against the workpiece and raise or lower the saw until the indicator mark on the saw aligns with the desired depth on the depth scale. Lower the depth-adjustment lever to lock it into position. BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS The angle of cut can be adjusted to any desired setting between 0°and 56°.
OPERATION TO ADJUST 0° BEVEL STOP (FIG. 13) 3. FIG. 13 To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger switch. OPERATING THE SAW Adjusting Screw It is important to understand the correct method for operating the saw. Refer to the figures and instructions in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw. DANGER: 1. 2. 3. Unplug the circular saw from the power supply. Loosen the bevel-adjustment lever. Use a 2.
OPERATION 4. Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will not move during the cut. 5. Always place the saw weight on the workpiece that is supported, not on the “cut off” piece. 6. Place the workpiece with the “good” side down. 7. Draw a guideline along the desired line of cut before beginning your cut. • The edge guide can be used on the left or right side of the blade (FIG. 15). NOTICE: The good side of the workpiece is the side where appearance is important.
OPERATION MAKING RIP CUTS (FIG. 17) 4. Adjust and secure the saw at desired bevel angle. FIG. 17 5. Connect the power cord of your circular saw to a standard power outlet. 6. When making a bevel cut, hold the saw firmly with both hands. 7. Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. Depress the trigger switch to start the saw. Allow the saw to reach full speed before attempting to make a cut. 8.
MAINTENANCE 1. Inspect the corded circular saw, the trigger switch and the accessories for damage. 2. Check for damaged, missing, or worn parts. 3. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, or any other condition that may affect the operation. 4. If abnormal vibration or noise occurs, turn the tool off immediately and have the problem corrected before further use. 5. Unplug the tool from power source before cleaning or performing any maintenance.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The motor does not start. The tool is not connected to a power source. Connect the tool to a power source. The blade does not follow a straight line. 1. Teeth are dull. This is caused by hitting a hard object such as a nail, dulling teeth on one side. The blade tends to cut to the side with the sharpest teeth. 1. Replace with a new blade. 2. Edge guide or straight edge is not being used. 2. Use an edge guide or straight edge. 1. Blade is dull. 1.
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