SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL Mini-circular saw WX420
General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all 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. 2 1 Work area safety a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards. 4 Power tool use and care a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Further safety instructions for all saws 4 Kickback causes and related warnings: — Kickback 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; — When 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; — If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig i
Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released. ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR YOUR CIRCULAR SAW a) Only use saw blades recommended in the specification. b) Do not use any abrasive wheels. authorized agent must carry out repairs. f) CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
SYMBOLS To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual.
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1. On/off switch 2. Soft Grip handle 3. Large L spanner/ALLEN KEY 4. Small L spanner/ALLEN KEY 5. Laser On-Off Switch 6. Lock off switch 7. Dust extraction outlet 8. Depth of cut adjustment and Lock lever 9. Base plate 10. Saw blade 11. Parallel guide fixture 12. Blade alignment indicator 13. Parallel guide clamping screw 14. Protective blade guard 15. Laser guide 16. Battery storage cover 17. Spindle clamping screw (see fig. C) 8 18. Blade clamping washer (see fig. C) 19.
TECHNICAL DATA Voltage Power input No load speed Blade size Max cutting depth Laser battery model no. Protection class Machine weight 230-240V~50Hz 400W 3500/min 85mmx15mm 27mm LR44 1.5V /ll 1.5kg Accessories TCT 24T blade Diamond disc HSS 44T blade V base Parallel guide Vacuum adaptor Plastic base plate cover Hex keys 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool. Use good quality accessories with a well-known brand name.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Before using the tool, read the instruction book carefully. Intended Use The machine is intended for ripping and cross-cutting 19 wood and other materials in straight cutting lines, while resting firmly on the work piece. (4) A H2 D ASSEMBLY 1. INSTALL /CHANGE THE BLADE 5 WARNING: Before any work on the machine itself, unplug the saw. • Wear protective gloves when mounting the saw blade. Danger of injury when touching the saw blade.
on saw blade) and the direction-of-rotation arrow above the blade guard match. NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the blade clamping washer to engage with the flat side of the spindle. The table below gives you advice on how to choose correct blade.
E 16 21 J1 F1 Note: If using the saw without a vacuum attached, in some circumstances after lengthy operation, dust can accumulate at the rear of the base and prevent it from reaching full depth. You can prevent this by occasionally shaking the dust out. 4. Plastic base plate cover (See Fig. F1, F2) Your saw includes a plastic base plate cover (21).
location where the blade will plunge into the work piece, based on the blade depth that was selected. Always practice in a scrap work piece to become familiar with this cutting operation. The selected depth of cut is now set. When the saw’s blade is manually lowered, the blade will be below the base at the selected depth. (4) 3. USING THE LASER The A laser is used as a cutting guide D and should form a red line on the material surface that is exactly aligned with the blade alignment indicator (12).
FUNCTION 22 J3 K J4 L 14 1. MAKING CROSS CUTS AND RIP CUTS (See Fig. L, M) Warning: To avoid sudden kick-back, never start a stationary blade while it is in contact with the work piece. Always start the saw and allow it to reach full speed before commencing to plunge. The blade teeth are exposed during this operation so proceed with extreme caution. a) ALWAYS use your saw with your hands positioned correctly. Warning: Always maintain proper control of the saw to make sawing safer and easier.
firmly before switching on the saw. Switch the saw on, wait for it to reach full speed, and gently guide the blade down into the material but maintain a pivoting 22 force on the front edge of the base. Watch your cutting line by carefully looking through the front end of the blade slot. DO NOT bind the blade in the cut; push the saw blade forward at a rate where the blade is not laboring. When the cut is complete, release the trigger safety release and switch and let the blade J3come to a complete stop.
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Periodically clear dust and chips from guard and base to ensure proper performance.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solution Tool will not start when operating the on/off switch. Power cord not plugged in. Power cord is broken. Carbon brush has worn down. Check to make sure power cord is connected well into a working outlet. Unplug the power cord. Replace it using a qualified maintenance person. Replace the carbon brush using a qualified maintenance person. Cutting depth is less than that is set. Sawdust accumulated at the rear of the base. Shake out sawdust.
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