Operator’s Manual

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SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
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US
UL Listing for Canada and U.S.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ..................................................... 2631-20
Volts.............................................................. 18 DC
Battery Type .................................................M18™
Charger Type................................................M18™
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature ......................0°F to 125°F
No Load RPM ..................................................5000
Blade Size .....................................................7-1/4"
Arbor ................................................................. 5/8"
Depth of Cut at 90° .................................0 to 2-1/2"
Depth of Cut at 45° .................................0 to 1-7/8"
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
specied for the battery. For spe-
cic charging instructions, read the operator’s
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accessories.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
Only use accessories specically
recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Selecting Blade
Select a blade appropriate for your application. Refer
to the “Accessories” section for a list of blades to be
used for the proper applications of this tool.
Always use sharp blades. Dull blades tend to over-
load the tool and increase the chance of KICKBACK.
Only use thin kerf blades with a maximum safe oper-
ating speed greater than the no load RPM marked on
the tool’s nameplate. Read the blade manufacturer’s
instructions before use. Do not use any type of abra-
sive cut-o󰀨 wheel or dry diamond cutting blades. Use
the correct blade type for your application. Using the
wrong blade may result in reduced performance or
damage to the blade. Do not use blades that are
cracked or have broken teeth. Do not sharpen ferrous
metal cutting blades; see the blade manufacturer’s
recommendations regarding sharpening.
Checking the Operation of the Lower Guard
Check the operation and condition of the lower guard
lever. If the guard and the lever 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.
1. Remove battery pack before checking the lower guard.
2. Place the tool on its side.
NOTE: This procedure will not show proper lower
guard operation if the tool is not on its side.
3. Grasp the lower guard by the sides and push it all
the way back into the blade housing.
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WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paint
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
lter out microscopic particles.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1. Sight lines
2. Spindle lock button
3. Front handle
4. Rafter hook
5. Lock-o󰀨 button
6. Trigger
7. Handle
8. Upper guard
9. Lower guard lever
10. Shoe
1
2
5
3
6
7
4
12
8
14
9
13
10
11
17
16
19
18
15
11. Lower guard
12. Lower guard arrow
13. Blade bolt
14. Blade ange
15. Wrench
16. Bevel adjusting knob
17. Rip fence adjusting
knob
18. Rip fence slot
19. Depth adjusting lever