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Always assure that the maximum recommended speed (rpm)
on the saw blade meets or exceeds the speed (rpm) of the saw.
5. Follow steps 2 through 6 under To Install the Blade, making
sure that the blade will rotate in the proper direction.
LOWER BLADE GUARD
WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety feature which
reduces the risk of serious personal injury. Never use the
saw if the lower guard is missing, damaged, misassembled
or not working properly. Do not rely on the lower blade guard
to protect you under all circumstances. Your safety depends
on following all warnings and precautions as well as proper
operation of the saw. Check lower guard for proper closing
before each use as outlined in Additional Safety Rules for
Circular Saws. If the lower blade guard is missing or not
working properly, have the saw serviced before using. To
assure product safety and reliability, repair, maintenance
and adjustment should be performed by an authorized serv-
ice center or other qualified service organization, always
using identical replacement parts.
Blades
WARNING:
Do not use abrasive discs or blades for cutting fer-
rous (steel) materials, glass or tile.
WARNING:
To minimize the risk of eye injury, always use eye
protection. Carbide is a hard but brittle material. Foreign objects in
the work piece such as wire or nails can cause tips to crack or
break. Only operate tool when proper saw blade guard is in place.
Mount blade securely in proper rotation before using, and always
use a clean, sharp blade.
A dull blade will cause slow, inefficient cutting overload on the saw
motor, excessive splintering, and could increase the possibility of
kickback. Recommended blades for use with your tool are available
at extra cost from your local retailer or D
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WALT service center. For
information or assistance regarding blades, please call 1-800-4-
D
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WALT (433-9258).
A dull blade will cause slow, inefficient cutting, overload on the saw
motor, excessive splintering and increase the possibility of kick-
back. It is a good practice to keep extra blades on hand so that
sharp blades are available while the dull ones are being sharpened
(See “SAWS-SHARPENING” in the Yellow Pages). In fact, many
lower priced blades can be replaced with new ones at very little
cost over the sharpening price.
Hardened gum on the blade will slow down the cutting. This gum
can best be removed with trichlorethylene, kerosene, turpentine or
oven cleaner.
D
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WALT manufactures a complete line of 6-1/2" diameter saw
blades and other types of blades are available from your service
center.
Cutting Depth Adjustment (Fig. 4, 5)
1. TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK.
2. Hold the saw firmly and loosen (counterclockwise) the depth
adjustment lever (L) and move shoe (M) up or down, to obtain
the desired depth of cut.
FIG. 4A
L
M
FIG. 4B
Q
P
FIG. 4C
