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ITEM #0437514

20-VOLT

CirCuLar Saw

MODEL #K20LC-26A

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Summary of Contents for K20LC-26A

Page 1: ... trademarks of LF LLC All Rights Reserved ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number________________ Purchase Date________________ Questions problems missing parts Before returning to your retailer call our customer service department at 1 888 3KOBALT 1 800 356 2258 8 a m 8 p m EST Monday Friday AB12440 kobalttools com ...

Page 2: ...paration 8 Operating Instructions 10 Care and Maintenance 18 Troubleshooting 18 Warranty 18 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Component Specifications Rated voltage 20V DC No load speed 4 800 RPM Saw blade size 6 1 2 in Cutting angle 50 Depth of cut at 90 2 1 8 in Depth of cut at 45 1 3 4 in ...

Page 3: ...d bystanders away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control Electrical safety Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adaptor plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ran...

Page 4: ...ese are connected and properly used Use of these devices can reduce dust related hazards Power Tool Use and Care Do not force the power tool Use the correct power tool for your application The correct power tool will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled wi...

Page 5: ...rea and the blade Keep your second hand on the auxiliary handle or the motor housing If both hands are holding the saw they cannot be cut by the blade Do not reach underneath the workpiece The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece Never ho...

Page 6: ...ause of blade binding When restarting a saw in the workpiece center the saw blade in the kerf and check that the saw teeth are not engaged in the material If the saw blade is binding it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted Support larger panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback Larger panels tend to sag under their own weight Supports must be placed ...

Page 7: ... and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some Examples of these Chemicals are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your Risk From These Exposures Varies Depending Upon How Often You Do This...

Page 8: ...8 PACKAGE CONTENTS S K P U I R M J C D F E T G O B M N Q H V L A W ...

Page 9: ...lange S Lock off button T Blade guide notch U Edge guide slots V Blade rotation indicator W Blade wrench 1 WARNING Do not allow familiarity with the saw to cause carelessness Remember that one careless moment is enough to cause severe injury Before attempting to use any tool be sure to become familiar with all of the operating features and safety instructions Applications This saw can be used for ...

Page 10: ...efore beginning operation CAUTION When placing the battery pack on the tool be sure that the raised rib on battery pack aligns with the groove on the saw and the latches snap into place properly Improper assembly of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components To Detach Battery Pack Fig 2 a Ensure that the trigger switch is in the off position b Depress the battery release button locat...

Page 11: ...lower guard are all pointing in the same direction NOTICE The saw teeth should point upward at the front of the saw as shown in Fig 4 g Fit the saw blade P inside the lower blade guard I and onto the spindle h Replace the outer blade flange R i Depress and hold the spindle lock button and replace the blade screw j Tighten the blade bolt securely by turning it counterclockwise with the blade wrench...

Page 12: ...eration before each use The lower blade guard is operating correctly when it moves freely and instantly returns to the closed position If the saw is dropped check the lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all depth settings before using it If the lower blade guard does not snap closed at any time remove the battery pack from the saw Exercise the lower blade guard by using the blade guard leve...

Page 13: ...e depth locking lever M to release it c Determine the desired depth of cut d Hold the base J flat against the workpiece and raise or lower the saw until the indicator mark on the saw aligns with the desired depth on the depth scale N e Lower the depth locking lever to lock it into position 7 Adjusting the Cutting Angle a Loosen the bevel locking knob E located on the 0 50 bevel scale F on the base...

Page 14: ...before setting the saw down To make the safest and best possible cut follow these helpful hints a Hold the saw firmly with both hands b Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while making a cut Fig 8a c Support the workpiece so that the cut is always to the operator s side and not directly in line with the operator s body d Support the workpiece near the cut e Clamp the workpiece securely so tha...

Page 15: ...cutting line to the guideline is the amount by which the guide should be offset Use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts 10 Cross Cutting Using a Straight Edge a Secure the workpiece b Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece using C clamps not included NOTICE Position the C clamps so that they will not interfere with the saw housing during the cut c Press the lock off button and depress the tr...

Page 16: ...ny desired setting between 0 and 50 WARNING Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel locking knob securely locked in place can result in serious injury d Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown e Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece without touching the blade to the workpiece f Start the saw and allow the blade to reach full speed g Guide the saw into the workpiece and make...

Page 17: ... does not touch the workpiece f Press the lock off button and depress the trigger switch to start the saw g Allow the blade to reach full speed then guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut h Release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop i Lift the saw from the workpiece WARNING Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cutting Cutting in the reverse direct...

Page 18: ... coverage described herein This circular saw is warranted for the original user to be free from defects in material and workmanship If you believe that the circular saw is defective at any time during the specified warranty period simply return the circular saw along with proof of purchase to the place of purchase for a free replacement or refund or call 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 for warranty s...

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