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20V 6-1/2" CIRCULAR SAW
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel- adjustment knob
securely locked in place can result in serious injury.
c) Attach the battery pack.
d) Align the cutting line with the 45° indicator notch on the foot when making 45°
bevel cuts.
e) Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine the amount to
offset the guideline on the cutting material.
f) Hold the saw firmly with both hands, as shown.
g) Rest the front edge of the foot on the workpiece without touching the blade to the
workpiece.
h) Depress the trigger switch to start the saw.
i) Allow the blade to reach full speed, then guide the saw into the workpiece and make
the cut.
j) Release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
k) Lift the saw from the workpiece.
NOTICE:
Do not bind the blade in the cut.
12. Plunge Cuts
WARNING: Always adjust the
bevel setting to zero before making a
plunge cut. Attempting a plunge cut at
any other setting can result in a loss
of control of the saw, which can result
in serious injury.
a) Detach the battery pack from
the tool before making any
adjustment.
b) Adjust the depth of cut according
to the thickness of the material to
be cut.
c) Attach the battery pack.
d) Hold the main handle of the saw with one hand, tilt saw forward and rest front of the
foot plate on material to be cut. Line up the saw line indicator with the line you’ve
drawn.
e) Raise the lower guard using lower guard lift lever and hold the front of the foot plate
with the other hand.
f) Position the saw with the blade just clearing the material to be cut. Start the motor
and once fully up to speed, gradually lower the back end of saw, using the front end
of the foot as a hinge point.
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