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Working Hints For Your Circular Saw

If your power tool becomes too hot, run it no load for 2-3 minutes to cool the motor. Avoid 
prolonged usage at very low speeds.
Always use a blade suited to the material and material thickness to be cut. The quality 
of cut will improve as the number of blade teeth increase. Always ensure the work-piece 
is firmly held or clamped to prevent movement. Support large panels close to the cut 
line. Any movement of the material may affect the quality of the cut. The blade cuts on 
the upward stroke and may chip the uppermost surface or edges of your work piece. 
When cutting, ensure your uppermost surface is a non-visible surface when your work is 
finished. Feeding too fast significantly reduces the performance of the tool and shortens 
the life of the saw blade. Always face the good side of the work piece down to ensure 
minimum splintering. Only use sharp saw blades of the correct type.
For pocket cutting (soft materials only) this operation requires much skill with a saw and 
must only be carried out by a competent person.

WARNING:

 The blade teeth are exposed during this operation, so operate with 

extreme caution. 

Clearly mark the area to be cut. Set the depth of cut on the saw. Position the saw over 
the marked area with the front edge of the base plate resting on the work surface and 
cutting guide aligned with marked line on workpiece. Ensure the blade is not touching but 
is close to the work surface. The moving lower guard must be rotated open by using the 
lever. Switch on the saw and gently swing the blade down into the material but maintain a 
pivoting force on the front edge of the base. The moving lower guard can now be released 
for normal action of the guard.

Maintenance

Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or 
maintenance.

Your power tool requires no additional lubrication or maintenance. There are no user 
serviceable parts in your power tool. Never use water or chemical cleaners to clean 
your power tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Always store your power tool in a dry place. 
Keep the motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all working controls free of dust. 
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent 
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Summary of Contents for PSC160GL

Page 1: ...ese instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your Guild circular saw ensuring it remains safe to operate If you need help or have damaged or missing parts call t...

Page 2: ...y Information 3 In The Box 9 Accessories 9 Operating Instructions 10 Working Hints For Your Circular Saw 12 Maintenance 12 Technical Data 13 Environmental Protection 14 Guarantee 14 Declaration of Con...

Page 3: ...te the appropriate safety measures you should take when assembling and operating the circular saw To reduce the risk of injury Please read the instruction manual Warning Wear ear protection Wear eye p...

Page 4: ...he cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock e When operating a pow...

Page 5: ...essories or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally d Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons u...

Page 6: ...ese instructions fully before starting assembly Safety Warnings for all saws Kickback causes and related warnings kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched bound or misaligned saw blade causing an un...

Page 7: ...serve that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or floor An unprotected coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards cutting whatever is in its path Be aware o...

Page 8: ...guard Saw blade Lower guard lever Main Handle Vacuum adapter Lock off switch On Off switch Depth of cut adjustment lever Depth of cut scale Auxiliary handle spindle lock button Base plate angle scale...

Page 9: ...kwise by pushing the guard lever to take out the old blade 13 Fit a replaced blade Ensure that the blade bore is located on the inner flange c and the blade direction arrow points in the same directio...

Page 10: ...e is adjusted on the angle scale Tighten the bevel lock by turning it in clockwise direction Do not use the depth of cut scale when making bevel cuts due to possible inaccuracy 4 DUST EXTRACTION OUTLE...

Page 11: ...parallel to a workpiece edge at a chosen distance Slide the parallel guide arm through the fixture to achieve the required cutting distance then tighten the lock knob to clamp It can be used from both...

Page 12: ...out by a competent person WARNING The blade teeth are exposed during this operation so operate with extreme caution Clearly mark the area to be cut Set the depth of cut on the saw Position the saw ov...

Page 13: ...value may be used for comparing one tool with another and may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure WARNING The vibration emission value during actual use of the power tool can differ...

Page 14: ...nstructions and keep well lubricated where appropriate If the tool is to be used regularly then invest in anti vibration accessories Avoid using tools in temperatures of 10o C or less Plan your work s...

Page 15: ...ulded plug is fitted and has to be removed take great care in disposing of the plug and severed cable it must be destroyed to prevent engaging into a socket Plug Replacement Uk Ireland Only Connect Bl...

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