FXA FXADWCS1809, Instruction Manual

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ATTACHING THE BLADE
The blade is extremely sharp and care must be
observed when handling. Caution must be observed
as the blade guard is spring loaded and if released
may cause an injury. Rotate the blade guard into the
fully open position and secure it in this position using
a screwdriver or piece of wood.
Depress the spindle lock button Fig.2.
Remove the blade bolt by turning it counterclockwise
with the spanner, Fig 3.
Remove blade flange noting which way round it is
fitted Fig 4.
Fit the blade ensuring that the direction of rotation
arrow on the blade corresponds with the direction of
rotation arrow on the fixed guard arrow Fig 5.
Replace the retaining flange and blade securing bolt.
Tighten the blade securing bolt securely but do not
over tighten.
Note: Check the tightness of the blade securing bolt
before, during and after each use.
Take up the tension on blade guard and remove the
piece of wood or screwdriver that is holding it in the
open position. Slowly release the guard so that it
covers the blade. Check the operation of the blade
guard making sure that it operates correctly. The
operation is complete and your machine is ready for
use.
ATTACHING THE PARALLEL GUIDE
Note: Before attaching the parallel guide please
ensure that the unit is not connected to the electrical
supply.
Place the parallel guide through the holes in the base
Fig 6.
Adjust the parallel guide to the width needed and then
tighten the parallel guide locking knob making sure
the guide is secure.
Note: Use the parallel guide provided when making
long or wide rip cuts with the saw.
OPERATION
Warning! Before each use always check the operation
of the lower guard before connecting the Circular Saw
to the mains supply. Do not use the Circular Saw if
the lower guard does not close smoothly over the saw
blade and returns fully to the closed position.
Keep blades clean & sharp.
When handling blades wear gloves.
Keep hands away from the cutting area and blade at
all times. Do not reach underneath the work while the
blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut
material while the blade is moving. Caution: The blade
will continue to rotate for a short period after the
machine is switched off.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Keep guards in place and in good working order at all
times to avoid serious accidents. Support large panels
as shown in Fig 7 to minimize the risk of blade
pinching and kickback.
Fig 8 shows the wrong way to cut large pieces of
wood, cutting in this way will cause serious injury to
the operator. When cutting, the saw should rest on
the larger piece of the material and the smaller piece
cut off. Use the parallel guide or a rip fence at all
times, this will help to prevent side pressure being
exerted on the blade and will also give a straighter
cut.
GUARDING AGAINST KICKBACK
Kick back occurs when the saw stalls rapidly and is
driven back towards the operator. To avoid kick back
keep blades sharp and always support large work
pieces correctly. Release the switch immediately if
blade binds or if the circular saw stalls. Do not remove
the saw from a work piece while the blade is still
moving.
Never place your hands or fingers behind or in front of
the saw Fig 9.
If kick back occurs, the saw could jump backwards
over your hand, possibly causing severe injury.
Always lower guard with the retaining handle. Before
cutting be sure that the depth and bevel adjustments
are tight. Use only the correct blades for your power
tool with the correct bore size. Never use defective or
incorrect blade washers or bolts. Avoid cutting nails
by inspecting the work piece, remove all nails from the
work piece before cutting. Operate with the correct
hand and work piece support.
Warning! It is important to support the work piece
properly and to hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of
control which could cause personal injury. Fig 10
illustrates the correct hand positions to support the
saw safely.
Place the wider portion of the saw base on that part
of the work piece which is solidly supported, not on
the section that will fall off when the cut is made. If
the work piece is short or small, clamp it to a suitable
support.
Warning! Do not try and hold short pieces by hand.
Fig 11 illustrates the correct way to cut off the end of
a board.
Fig 12 shows the wrong way to cut off the end of a
board.
Never attempt to saw with the Circular Saw held
upside down in a vice this is extremely dangerous and
can lead to a serious accident.
Before setting the tool down after completing a cut,
be sure that the lower guard has closed and the blade
has come to a complete stop.