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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

7 1/4

"

 CirCular Saw 

with laSer line 

054-8347-0

MD

Summary of Contents for Hawkeye Laser 054-8347-0

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7 1 4 Circular Saw with Laser Line 054 8347 0 MD ...

Page 2: ...T 28 30 WARRANTY 31 32 If any parts are missing or damaged or if you have any questions please call our toll free helpline at 1 800 689 9928 Read and understand this instruction manual thoroughly before using the product It contains important information for your safety as well as operating and maintenance advice Keep this instruction manual for future use Should this product be passed on to a thi...

Page 3: ...rcular Saw with Laser Line before using Keep this Instruction Manual available for future reference Important This tool should only be serviced by a qualified service technician For more information call the toll free helpline at 1 800 689 9928 Read All Instructions Thoroughly Save These Instructions Safety guidelines for power tools WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to fol...

Page 4: ...s situation Service Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained SAFeTY GUIDELINES Work area safety Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents Do not operate power tools in an explosive environment such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases o...

Page 5: ...be controlled by the operator 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 stop Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur Investigate and take corrective actions to elim...

Page 6: ...nstruct others who may use this tool If someone borrows this tool make sure they have these instructions also When restarting a saw in the work piece centre the saw blade in the kerfs and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material If saw blade is binding It may walk up or kickback from the work piece as the saw is restarted Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching an...

Page 7: ...wer tool outdoors Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock When using an extension cord be sure to use one sturdy enough for the amperage drawn by your tool An undersized cord will produce a drop in line voltage resulting in reduced power and overheating The following table illustrates the correct cord size depending on cord length and the tool s ampere rating If i...

Page 8: ...r hot water or kerosene to remove them DO NOT use gasoline Blade guard system fig 1 The lower blade guard on the circular saw is there for the operator 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 ALWAYS leave the guard in its correct operating position ...

Page 9: ...l to be cut place the good side so that it is facing down OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Depth of cut adjustments fig 7 WARNING ALWAYS use the correct blade depth setting The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not permit more than 1 4 of the blade to extend below the material being cut see fig 3 Allowing more depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough Your saw is...

Page 10: ...e serious injury To make the best possible cut follow these helpful tips 1 Place the workpiece with the good side facing down NOTICE The good side of the workpiece is the side where appearance is important 2 Support the workpiece so that the cut is always to the operator s side 3 Support the workpiece near the cut 4 Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will not move during the cut 5 ...

Page 11: ...along a guideline to determine how much if any you must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut NOTICE The distance from the 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 Rip cutting using a straight edge fig 14 1 Secure the workpiece 2 Clamp a straight edge to the work piece using C clamps available separately...

Page 12: ...g a pocket cut Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of the saw and possible serious injury 1 Unplug the saw 2 Adjust the bevel setting to 0 3 Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting 4 Plug in the saw 5 Swing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade guard lever WARNING Always raise the lower blade guard with the lower blade guard lever to avoid s...

Page 13: ... speed then carefully guide the saw into the workpiece DO NOT bind the blade in the cut 9 When the cut is complete release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop 10 Lift the saw from the workpiece WARNING To ensure safety and reliability all repairs should be performed by a qualified servicetechnician WARNING When servicing use only identical replacement parts The use of any ot...

Page 14: ...ng has been removed replace it before placing the blade on the spindle Failure to do so will prevent the blade from tightening properly and could result in serious personal injury 6 Use the lower blade guard lever to retract the lower blade guard into the upper blade guard Make sure that the lower guard spring works properly and allows the guard to move freely 7 Verify that the saw teeth the arrow...

Page 15: ... to the side with the sharpest teeth Replace the blade The edge guide or straight edge is not being used Use an edge guide or straight edge The blade binds or smokes from friction The blade is dull Replace the blade The blade is on backwards Install the blade correctly The blade is bent Replace the blade The workpiece is not properly supported Clamp the workpiece correctly and tightly The incorrec...

Page 16: ...ing 51 2800031000 Brush Holder 22 3120561000 Lens 52 4960020000 Carbon Brush 23 2820616000 Laser Assembly 53 3121055000 Rubber Insert 24 5650001000 Plain Washer 54 3120550000 Rear Cover 25 5650003000 Spring Washer 55 5610042000 Tapping Screw 26 5620006000 Hexagon Socket Screw 56 3320266000 Left Handle 27 3121046000 Stopper 57 2822097000 Transformer Switch Assembly 28 5700041000 Porous Bearing 58 3...

Page 17: ...d to become inoperative or unusable after a seasonable period of use d this warranty will not apply to routine maintenance and consumable items such as but not limited to fuel lubricants vacuum bags blades belts sandpaper bits fluids tune ups or adjustments WARRANTY e this warranty will not apply where damage is caused by repairs made or attempted by others i e persons not authorized by the manufa...

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