4. OPERATION
Warning! Before each use always check the operation of the lower guard before connecting
the battery to the Circular Saw. 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.
a. 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.9 to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback.
Fig. 10 snows 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.
b. GUARDING AGAINST KICKBACK
Kickback 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 white the blade is still moving. Never place your hands or fingers behind or in front
of the saw Fig.11.
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. 12 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.13 illustrates the correct way to cut off the end of a board.
Fig.14 snows 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.
c. ADJUSTMENTS
Caution! Always ensure that the battery is disconnected from the circular saw before carrying
out any maintenance or adjustments.
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