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OPERATING MANUAL
Compact Circular Saw

241-9853

IMPORTANT:

 Carefully read this Owner’s Manual before using this tool. Pay close atten-

tion to all 

Safety Instructions

Warnings

, and 

Caution sections

. Use this tool 

properly, and only for its intended use.

 Safety symbols in this Manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safety 

symbols  and  their  explanations  require  the  operator’s  full  understanding. The 
safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, and they are not a 
substitute for proper accident prevention measures. 

 This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution, warning, or danger. Failure to obey 

a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or others. To reduce the risk 
of injury, fire, or electric shock, always follow the safety precautions.

Summary of Contents for 241-9853

Page 1: ...used to flag possible dangers The safety symbols and their explanations require the operator s full understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger and they are not a subst...

Page 2: ...Operation Page 14 Maintenance Page 18 Troubleshooting Page 18 Exploded View Page 19 Parts List Page 20 Warranty Page 22 SPECIFICATIONS Model 241 9853 Rated Voltage 120V 60Hz Rated Power Input 12 A No...

Page 3: ...o not operate power tools in an explosive environment such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite dust or fumes Keep bystanders children and v...

Page 4: ...ng and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in...

Page 5: ...e hands of untrained users Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control Check for mi...

Page 6: ...s gummy deposits or a buildup of debris Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as Pocket Cuts and Compound Cuts Raise lower guard by Retracting Handle As soon as blade ent...

Page 7: ...if proper precautions are taken When blade is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete sto...

Page 8: ...ments 1 Lock Off Switch 2 Spindle lock Button 3 Main Handle 4 Front Handle 5 Lower Blade Guard 6 Blade Guard Lever 7 Depth locking lever 8 Angle locking knob 9 0 45 Bevel Gauge 10 Hexagon Blade Screw...

Page 9: ...s practices such as the following Setting blade depth incorrectly Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece Twisting the blade while making a cut Making a cut with a dull gummed up or improperly set bla...

Page 10: ...stay alert and exercise control Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving SAW BLADES The best saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean sharp and properly...

Page 11: ...blade washer 5 Lift the lower blade guard 6 Remove the blade INSTALLING THE SAW BLADE Fig 6 1 Unplug the saw 2 Depress and hold the spindle lock button 3 Remove the blade screw by turning it counter...

Page 12: ...ator s protection and safety Do not alter it for any reason If it becomes damaged or begins to run slowly or sluggishly DO NOT operate the saw until the damaged part has been repaired or replaced ALWA...

Page 13: ...ce before it reaches full speed this may cause the saw to kick back toward the operator resulting in serious injury To stop the saw Release the switch trigger After releasing the switch trigger allow...

Page 14: ...sawing eas ier and safer always maintain proper control of the saw Loss of control could cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury DANGER Whenliftingthesawfrom the workpiece the blade is...

Page 15: ...with a damaged cord could result in serious injury or death If the cord has been damaged have it replaced before using the saw again CROSS CUTTING RIP CUTTING Fig 13 14 When making a cross cut or a ri...

Page 16: ...e a straight rip cut NOTE Do not bind the blade in the cut BEVEL CUTTING To make the best possible cut 1 Align the cutting line with the inner blade guide notch on the base when making 45 bevel cuts 2...

Page 17: ...d possible serious injury 1 Adjust the bevel setting to 0 2 Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting 3 Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade guard handle 4 Hold the lower blade...

Page 18: ...e machine Keep the ventilation slots clean in order to prevent overheating of the motor TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION Motor does not start Fuse Check the tim...

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Page 20: ...7 Rotor 1 8 Left Housing 1 9 Felt Block 1 10 Lock Button 1 11 Spring 1 12 Spindle Lock 1 13 Bearing Support 1 14 Needle Bearing 1 15 Gear 1 16 Gear Shaft 1 17 Ball Bearing 1 18 Spring 1 19 Lower Guard...

Page 21: ...andle 1 33 Right Housing 1 34 E Ring 1 35 Lever 1 36 Nut 1 37 Wave Washer 1 38 Plain Washer 1 39 Depth Bracket 1 40 Rivet 2 41 Screw 1 42 Square Neck Bolt 1 43 Support 1 44 Plain Washer 1 45 knob 1 46...

Page 22: ...ental purposes c This warranty will not apply to normal wear and tear or to expendable parts or accessories that may be supplied with the product and that are expected to become inoperative or unusabl...

Page 23: ...dental consequential or exemplary damages arising in connection with the sale use or inability to use this product Notice to Consumer This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have oth...

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