English
5.8 Amp, 4-1/2" Circular Saw
Operator’s Manual GCS545C
LINE-OF-CUT INDICATORS
• The line-of-cut indicator notch is provided at the front of the saw base.
• The left edge of the notch is used to follow a line when making a 0° cut.
• The right edge of the notch is used to follow a line when making a 45° bevel cut.
• Since blade thicknesses vary, it is necessary to make test cuts in scrap material, along a guideline, to determine
proper alignment of the guideline within the notch to obtain an accurate cut.
INSTALLING THE RIP GUIDE (FIG 6)
When cutting lumber lengthwise you are usually cutting “with” the
wood’s grain rather then across the grain. Cutting “with” the grain
of wood is called “ripping” or a rip cut. Since rip cuts tend to be
lengthy it can be difficult to accurately follow the guideline the
entire distance of the cut. To assist the operator to obtain a straight
rip cut, a straight edge can be clamped to the work piece or the
supplied rip guide can be used. To install the rip guide on your saw,
perform the following steps.
• unplug your circular saw.
• Insert the rip guide through the two slots on the saw base at the front of the saw, starting with slot in the left
side edge of the base.
• Slide the guide through the slots until it extends out the right side of the base.
• Adjust the rip guide for the desired width of cut and then securely tighten the locking screw (12) in the center
to secure the rip guide in position.
WArNING:
To avoid personal injury and damage to the work piece, extend the
rip guide through all slots on the base.
INSTALLING THE VACUUM ADAPTOR HOSE (FIG 7)
A vacuum adaptor hose has been supplied with the tool. When
used correctly it can help remove dust, chips and cutting debris
from the cutting area.
1. Connect the small end of the vacuum adaptor to the dust
extraction port on the tool.
2. Connect the other end of the vacuum adaptor to the end of a
vacuum hose.
OPErATION
STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW (FIG 8)
WArNING:
Before plugging in the tool,
always check to see that the tool is switched off.
Accidently starting the saw could cause personal
injury.
To start the saw
,
depress and hold the Lock-Off Button (14),
then depress the trigger switch (15).
NOTE:
Always let the blade reach full speed before guiding the
saw into the work piece.
WArNING:
The blade coming into contact with the work piece before reaching
full speed could cause your saw to KICKBACK towards you resulting in serious personal
injury.
To stop the saw,
release the trigger Allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
NOTE:
D
o not remove your saw from the work piece while the blade is still moving.
FIG 6
7
12
FIG 7
FIG 8
14
15
