Use And Care Manual

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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.
TO GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK,
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
(FIG. 8, FIG. 9)
FIG. 8
No more than 1/4"
FIG. 9
Correct Support
1. Keep the blade at the correct depth
setting. The depth setting should not
exceed 1/4
"
below the material being
cut (FIG. 8).
2. Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails
before cutting. Never saw into a knot or
nail.
3. Make straight cuts. Always use a
straight edge guide when rip cutting.
This helps prevent twisting of the blade.
4. Use clean, sharp and properly set
blades. Never make cuts with dull
blades.
5. Support the workpiece properly before
beginning a cut (FIG. 9).
6. Use steady, even pressure when making
a cut. Never force a cut.
7. Do not cut warped or wet lumber.
8. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and
keep your body in a balanced position
so as to resist the forces if kickback
should occur.
WARNING:
To avoid kickback,
release the trigger switch immediately
if blade binds or saw stalls. Kickback
could cause you to lose control of
the saw. Loss of control can lead to
serious injury.
DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENTS
Always keep the correct blade-depth
setting. The correct blade-depth setting for
all cuts should not exceed 1/4
"
. below the
material to be cut. Excess blade depth will
increase the chance of kickback and cause
the cut to be rough. One blade tooth below
the material to be cut works best for efficient
cutting action and minimum splintering.
TO ADJUST THE CUTTING
DEPTH (FIG. 10)
FIG. 10
1. Unplug the circular saw from the power
supply.
2. Raise the depth-adjustment lever to
release it.
Depth
Scale
Depth-Adjustment
Lever