OPERATOR’S MANUAL 7-1/4 in. LASER CIRCULAR SAW DOUBLE INSULATED CSB132L Your circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for your purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules ......................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. SERVICE Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf which causes excessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and KICKBACK. Use extra caution when making a “Pocket Cut” into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual threewire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter ................................................. 7-1/4 in. Input ............................ 120 V, 60 Hz, AC Only, 13 Amps Blade Arbor ...........................................................5/8 in. No Load Speed.................................5,500 r/min. (RPM) Cutting Depth at 0° ........................................... 2-3/8 in. Net Weight ........................................................... 12 lbs. Cutting Depth at 45° .
FEATURES KNOW YOUR LASER CIRCULAR SAW SPINDLE LOCK See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. The spindle lock allows you to secure the blade when turning the blade screw.
ASSEMBLY CAUTION: SPINDLE To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging spindle lock. BLADE OUTER BLADE WASHER (“D” WASHER) ATTACHING BLADE See Figures 2 - 3. Unplug the saw. Depress and hold spindle lock. Remove blade screw by turning it counterclockwise with the provided wrench, while keeping the spindle lock depressed. Remove spring washer and outer blade washer (“D” washer).
OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. KICKBACK - BLADE SET TOO DEEP Fig.
OPERATION To lessen the chance of kickback, follow these safety practices. Keep the blade at the correct depth setting. The depth setting should not exceed 1/4 in. below the material being cut. Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting. Never saw into a knot or nail. Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge guide when rip cutting. This helps prevent twisting the blade. Use clean, sharp, and properly set blades. Never make cuts with dull blades.
OPERATION ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH DEPTH OF CUT SCALE See Figure 10. Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. below the material being cut. More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough. For more depth of cut accuracy, a scale is located on the upper blade guard. Unplug the saw. WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.
OPERATION OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 12 - 14. It is important to understand the correct method for operating the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw. WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of the saw. Loss of control could cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury.
OPERATION CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING TOP VIEW OF SAW See Figure 15. When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with the outer blade guide notch on the base as shown in the figure. Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, you must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut. NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset the guide.
OPERATION LENGTH OF CUT SCALE See Figure 18. The saw is equipped with a length of cut scale on its base. It is parallel with the saw blade and you can use it to measure the distance into the material the blade cuts. NOTE: Six inches is the maximum length of cut that you can measure. Also, it is accurate only when the depth of cut is set at full maximum depth. USING THE LASER GUIDE See Figure 19.
OPERATION BEVEL CUTTING MOTOR HOUSING See Figures 20 - 21. To make the best possible cut, follow these helpful hints. Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the base when making 45° bevel cuts. Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the cutting material. Adjust the angle of the cut to any desired setting between zero and 51.5°. Refer to To adjust bevel setting next.
OPERATION POCKET CUTTING See Figure 22. WARNING: LOWER BLADE GUARD Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing serious injury. Adjust the bevel setting to zero. Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting. Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade guard handle. NOTE: Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle to avoid serious injury.
ADJUSTMENTS DANGER: DO NOT point the laser at yourself or others. Class IIIa lasers will burn the retinas and could cause serious injury to the eyes. LASER COVER WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
ADJUSTMENTS 0° BEVEL STOP See Figure 24. The saw has a 0° bevel stop that has been factory adjusted to assure 0° angle of the saw blade when making 90° cuts. 45 51 .5 30 TO CHECK 0° BEVEL STOP BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB Unplug the circular saw. Place the saw in an upside down position on a workbench. Check the squareness of the saw blade to the base of the saw using a carpenter’s square. CARPENTER’S SQUARE TO ADJUST 0° BEVEL STOP Unplug the circular saw. Loosen bevel adjustment knob.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING LASER GUIDE BATTERIES WARNING: See Figure 25. � Unplug the saw. When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. � Make sure laser is turned off. Remove the laser cover by lifting it off its base. � Remove both AAA batteries. � Install the two AAA batteries aligning the positives (+) with positives (+) and the negatives (-) with negatives (-) as shown on the inside base of laser.
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 7-1/4 in. LASER CIRCULAR SAW DOUBLE INSULATED CSB132L 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 paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
