Fieldmann FDUK 70305 - 0, User Manual

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Operation
FDUK 70305 - 0
BLADE GUARD SYSTEM
See Figure 8, page 4.
The lower blade guard attached to the circular saw is there for your protection and safety. Do not alter it for any
reason. If it becomes damaged, do not operate the saw until you have the guard repaired or replaced. Always
leave guard in operating position when using the saw.
DANGER! When sawing through work, lower blade guard does not cover blade on the underside of work.
Since blade is exposed on underside of work, keep hands and fi ngers away from cutting area. Any part of
your body coming in contact with moving blade will result in serious injury.
CAUTION! Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly. Check the guard for correct operation
before each use. The guard is operating correctly when it moves freely and readily returns to the closed
position. If you drop the saw, check the lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all depth settings
before reuse.
STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW
See Figure 9, page 4.
This saw is equipped with a worklight that will turn on when the trigger is depressed and will turn off when the
trigger is released.
To start the saw:
Depress the lock-off button.
Depress the switch trigger.
Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw into the work piece.
WARNING! The blade coming in contact with the work piece before it reaches full speed could cause the
saw to “kickback” towards you resulting in serious injury.
To stop the saw: release the switch trigger.
After you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do not remove the saw from
theworkpiece while the blade is moving.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON
See Figure 9, page 4.
The lock-off button reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle
above the switch trigger. The lock-off button must be depressed before you pull the switch trigger. The lock resets
each time the trigger is released.
NOTE: You can depress the lock-off button from either the left or right side.
ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH
See Figure 10, page 4.
Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in.
below the material being cut. More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be
rough. For more depth of cut accuracy, a scale is located on the upper blade guard.
Loosen the depth lock lever by lifting it upward away from the base.
Determine the desired depth of cut.
Locate the depth of cut scale on the back of the upper blade guard.