Avid Power ACSW212, Operator'S Manual

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the cut.
Raise the blade guard with the blade guard lever.
With the saw blade just above the material to be cut, start the saw and allow the saw
blade to come to full speed.
Gradually lower the saw blade onto the stock using the front end of the base plate as
a pivot point.
When the cutting begins, release the blade guard.
direction to the end of the cut.
When the cut is completed, release the switch trigger and wait for the saw blade to
come to a stop before lifting the saw out of the cut.
described above.
Caution: Never pull the saw backwards since the saw blade will climb out of the
cut and kickback will occur.
the tool is unplugged from its electrical outlet, before performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
Before each use, inspect the general condition of the circular saw. Check for loose
screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged
abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Before remounting the saw blade, remove all sawdust that has accumulated around
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OPERATING PROCEDURES