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TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications..................................................................................................................................................2 Safety Information..........................................................................................................................................................3 Contents..............................................................................................................................................
SAFETY INFORMATION KNOW THE TOOL To operate this tool, carefully read this manual and all labels affixed to the circular saw before using it. Keep this manual available for future reference. IMPORTANT This tool should be serviced only by a qualified service technician. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR ALL POWER TOOLS WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION 3) P ersonal safety a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. b) U se personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
SAFETY INFORMATION g) U se the power tool, accessories, tool bits, etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. 5) Service a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SAFETY INFORMATION Further safety instructions for all saws Cause and operator prevention of kickback: - K ickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator. - W hen the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator.
SAFETY INFORMATION c) The lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts, such as “plunge cuts” and “compound cuts.” Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and, as soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should be allowed to operate automatically. d) A lways observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing the saw down on the bench or floor.
PREPARATION 1 A C D K L G E B H Q R V F P I X O A T J N S M U W 8
PREPARATION KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW (Fig. 1) (Before attempting to use the circular saw, familiarize yourself with all of its operating features and safety requirements.) A. Trigger switch B. Motor housing C. Main handle D. Auxiliary handle E. Bevel-locking knob F. 0°- 56° bevel scale G. Edge-guide locking knob H. Blade-guard lever I. Lower blade guard J. Base plate K. Upper blade guard L. Dust-extraction port M. Depth-locking lever N. Depth scale O. Spindle-lock button P.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TRIGGER SWITCH (Fig. 2) Your saw is equipped with a trigger switch (A) to turn the saw on and off. 2 A 1. To start the saw, squeeze the trigger switch. 2. To stop the saw, release the trigger switch and allow it to return to the “OFF” position. SAW BLADES • T he best saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on the saw and increase the danger of kickback.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer blade flange to engage with the flat section of the spindle. WARNING: To prevent personal injury, disconnect the plug from the power source before installing or removing the saw blade! REMOVING THE SAW BLADE (Fig. 3) 1. D isconnect the plug from the power source. 2. D epress and hold the spindle-lock button (O). 3.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW 5 To start the saw: Depress the trigger switch (A). A N Always allow the blade to reach the full selected speed, and then guide the saw into the workpiece. WARNING: The blade should reach the full selected speed before it comes into contact with the workpiece. To stop the saw: Release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. M DEPTH-OF-CUT ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 5) WARNING: Always maintain the correct blade-depth setting.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CUTTING WITH THE CIRCULAR SAW Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways of handling the saw. 7 WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of the saw. Loss of control could cause an accident resulting in serious injury. DANGER: When lifting the saw from the workpiece, the blade is exposed on the underside of the saw until the lower blade guard closes.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CROSS-CUTTING/RIP CUTTING (Fig. 10-11) When making a cross-cut or a rip cut, align the guideline with the blade-guide notch (T) on the base, as shown in Fig. 10. The distance from the saw blade to the saw base is approximately 1-1/2 in. (3.8 cm) on the left side of the saw and 4-1/4 in. (10.8 cm) on the right side.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. H old the saw firmly with both hands, as shown. 5. R est the front edge of the base on the workpiece without touching the blade to the workpiece. 6. S tart the saw and allow the blade to reach full speed. 7. Guide the saw into the workpiece, and make the cut. 8. R elease the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. 9. L ift the saw from the workpiece. POCKET CUTTING (Fig. 13) WARNING: Always adjust the bevel setting to 0° before making a pocket cut.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE All maintenance should only be carried out by an authorized service organization. Cleaning Before cleaning or performing any maintenance, disconnect the plug from the power source. For safe and proper operation, always keep the tool and its ventilation slots clean. Always use only a soft, dry cloth to clean your circular saw; never use detergent or alcohol. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Disconnect the plug from the power source before performing troubleshooting procedures.
