English
5.8 Amp, 4-1/2" Circular Saw
Operator’s Manual GCS545C
POCKET CUTS
A pocket cut is a cut that must be made inside the area of the work piece rather than starting from an outside
edge and working inward. Pocket cuts can be very dangerous for the novice to attempt because of the need to
manually retract the lower guard and perform a plunge cut which is potentially hazardous.
• Adjust the bevel setting to zero.
• Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting.
• Swing the lower blade guard up by using the lower blade guard lever.
NOTE:
Always raise the lower blade guard with the lever to avoid serious injury.
• Hold the lower blade guard by the lever.
• Rest the front of the base flat against the work piece with the rear part of the saw elevated so the blade does
not touch the work piece.
• Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
• Guide the saw down into the work piece and make the cut.
WArNING:
Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cutting. Cutting
in the reverse direction could cause the saw to climb up on the work piece and back
toward you.
• Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
• Lift the saw from the work piece.
• Repeat this procedure for the remaining sides, and then clear the corners out with a hand saw or jig saw.
WArNING:
Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position. Leaving the
blade exposed could lead to serious injury.
CUTTING WITH RIP CUTTING TRACK (OPTIONAL)
An optional Rip Cutting Track System (GAPCS203) is available (not included) to make long accurate straight rip
cuts. To use the tool with the rip cutting track system, follow the steps below.
IMPOrTANT!
The work piece must have a flat surface. Otherwise the cutting process will not be stable
and will lead to poor cutting accuracy.
IMPOrTANT!
The saw only works with the Rip Cutting Tracking System with no bevel. Make sure the bevel
setting on the saw is in 0° position before cutting.
• Assemble the tracks.
• Stabilize the track on the work piece.
• Mount the front portion of the saw base on the start end of the
track by inserting the right side edge of the base into the slot on
the track. Make sure the blade is not contacting the work piece
to be cut.
• Align the indicator line on the base to the cutting line marked
on work piece.
• Secure the track by using the G-Clamps provided with the track
system.
• Switch on the tool and wait for a moment for the blade to run up to speed. Push the saw gently forward along
the track. (Never draw the tool backwards.)
• Once the cut has been finished, release the switch trigger. Wait for the blade to completely stop before remove
the saw off the track.
• The rubber on the track will be cut off during first cutting. This is normal.
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