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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions 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. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. 2.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. 7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust devices can reduce dust-related hazards. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6. Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control. 7. Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris. 3. Lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound cuts”. Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released.
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SPECIFICATIONS Rated Voltage 120 V~ 60 Hz Rated Power Input 13 A No load Speed 5500 RPM Blade Diameter 7-1/4" (185mm) Blade arbor 5/8" (16mm) Cutting Depth at 90° 2-1/2" (63.5mm) Cutting Depth at 45° 1-13/16" (46mm) Bevel Angle Adjustable 0-45° Tool Weight 8 lbs. (3.63 kg) ASSEMBLY CONTENTS WARNING: If any part is broken or missing, DO NOT attempt to plug in the power cord or operate the tool until the broken or missing part is replaced. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
OPERATION BLADE GUARD SYSTEM (FIG.2) SAW BLADES 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. All saw blades need to be kept clean, sharp and properly set, in order to cut efficiently. Using a dull blade places a heavy load on the saw and increases the danger of kickback.
OPERATION TO GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK, AVOID DANGEROUS PRACTICES SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING: • Setting the blade depth incorrectly. • Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece. • Twisting the blade while making a cut. • Making a cut with a dull, gummed up or improperly set blade. • Supporting the workpiece incorrectly (FIG. 4). • Forcing a cut. • Cutting warped or wet lumber. • Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing the tool. • Attempting to cut with blade at less than full speed. FIG.
OPERATION INTEGRATED RIP AND CROSSCUT RULER Marked along the base across the front of the saw is a ruler for measuring repetitive cuts. It is marked 5 inches in 1/16 inch increments. DEPTH-OF-CUT ADJUSTMENT BEVEL ADJUSEMENTS The angle of cut can be adjusted to any desired setting between 0°and 45°.
OPERATION CHANGING THE BLADE (FIG.9) FIG. 9 Blade Hex wrench Blade Outer screw washer 1. Unplug the circular saw from the power supply. 2. While depressing the spindle-lock button, place the blade wrench on the blade screw and move it back and forth until you feel the spindle-lock button depress further. This action locks the blade in position so that the blade screw can be removed. 3. With the spindle-lock button firmly depressed, turn the blade screw counterclockwise to loosen it. 4.
OPERATION TO MAKE THE BEST POSSIBLE CUT 1. Hold the saw firmly with both hands (FIG. 11). 2. Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while making a cut. 3. Support the workpiece so that you are always standing to one side of the cut (kerf). 4. Support the workpiece near the cut. 5. Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will not move during the cut. 6. Always place the saw weight on the side of workpiece that is supported, not on the side that will fall off when the cut is completed. 7.
OPERATION MAKING CROSS CUTS AND RIP CUTS (FIG.12) Refer to “TO MAKE THE BEST POSSIBLE CUT” sections for general instructions. When making a cross cut or rip cut, align your line of cut with the center of the notch next to the 0° indicator. Because blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, the guideline must be offset to produce an accurate cut. FIG. 12 MAKING RIP CUTS (FIG.
OPERATION MAKING A BEVEL CUT (FIG.14) Refer to “TO MAKE THE BEST POSSIBLE CUT” sections for general instructions. 1. Secure the workpiece with clamps. 2. Draw a line of cut on the workpiece. 3. Unplug the saw. 4. Adjust and secure the saw at the desired bevel angle. 5. Connect the power cord of your circular saw to a standard household power outlet. 6. When making a bevel cut, hold the saw firmly with both hands. FIG. 14 7. 8. 9. Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece.
OPERATION POCKET CUTTING (FIG.15) 1. 2. Unplug the saw. Adjust the bevel setting to 0°. Set the blade to the correct blade-depth setting. 3. Plug in the saw. 4. Use the lower-blade-guard lever to raise the lower blade guard. 5. Hold the lower blade guard in place with the lower-blade-guard lever. 6. Rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece, with the rear of the saw raised so that the blade does not touch the workpiece. 7. Start the saw, and allow the blade to reach full speed. 8.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician. WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause damage to the product. WARNING: Unplug the circular saw from the power source before cleaning or performing any maintenance. WARNING: Using compressed air may be the most effective cleaning method. Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air.
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