Direct power BC185J, Safety And Operating Manual

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7 CIRCULAR SAW BC185J
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. ADJUSTMENTS
With this saw there are two things you can adjust:
the blade cutting depth and the mitre cutting
angle.
2. CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
(See fig2)
1.To adjust the blade cutting depth, face the saw
away from you.
2.Loosen the cutting depth adjustment screw
which is located at the back of the saw guard.
3.Hold the baseplate flat against the edge of the
workpiece and lift the main body until the blade is
at the required depth.
4.Firmly tighten the cutting depth adjustment
screw.
3. MITRE CUTTING
(See fig3a,fig 3b)
1.Loosen the mitre cutting adjustment knob which
can be found at the front and back of the metal
base plate.
2.Twist the main body until the required angle is
reached. Use the mitre adjustment guide to help
set the required angle.
3.Tighten the screw to secure the baseplate.
4. USING THE CIRCULAR SAW
SWITCHING ON (See fig4)
1.Connect the plug to the mains power supply.
2.Make sure your circular saw switch is locked off
to prevent accidental starting.
To start the unit, press and hold the safety button,
then press the trigger switch.
SWITCHING OFF
To switch off the unit, release the trigger switch.
The blade may continue to rotate after the trigger
switch has been released. Wait until the unit has
come to a complete stop before setting down.
5. USING THE PARALLEL FENCE
(See fig5)
A parallel fence allows you to make parallel cuts
in sheets of wood, which are consistently the
same width.
1.Slide the parallel fence into position.
2.Adjust the fence to the required width, and
secure by tightening the parallel fence securing
screw.
When you now use the saw, ensure that the edge
Fig 4
Fig 3a
Fig 2
Fig 3b
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