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OPERATING MANUAL

7-1/4-in. 15 Amp Hypoid Circular Saw

241-0746

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 241-0746

Page 1: ...is 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 a...

Page 2: ...ameter 7 1 4 in 184mm Cutting Depth at 90 2 3 8 in 59 5mm Cutting Depth at 45 1 11 16 in 42 5mm Maximum Bevel Angle 51 SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL The label on your tool may include the following sym...

Page 3: ...d well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks wh...

Page 4: ...sizes of extension cords Tool s Ampere rating Volts Total length of cord in feet Cord size in A W G minimum 25 50 100 150 0 6 120V 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16 14 12 Not Recom...

Page 5: ...ustments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained person...

Page 6: ...they must be serviced before use Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts gummy deposits or a buildup of debris Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as P...

Page 7: ...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 bl...

Page 8: ...and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possibly serious injury WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious per sonal injury always disconnect the tool from the power...

Page 9: ...operating features and safety requirements Fig 2 Bevel Adjustment Locking Lever Upper Blade Guard Front Handle Trigger Switch Rear Handle Depth of Cut Adjustment Lever Lower Blade Guard Lever Lower B...

Page 10: ...h of cut adjustments with maximum depth of cut 2 3 8 in thick at 90 1 11 16 in thick at 45 Easy to read bevel cut scale adjusts from 0 to 51 bevel capacity Heavy duty lightweight magnesium upper and l...

Page 11: ...n slowly or sluggishly do not operate your saw until the damaged part has been repaired or replaced Always leave the guard in its correct operating position when using the saw DANGER When sawing throu...

Page 12: ...ly back towards the operator If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut the teeth at the rear edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood This causes the blade to climb out o...

Page 13: ...blade is in motion or kickback may occur Check and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of blade binding 3 Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting Never saw into a knot or na...

Page 14: ...cket Cut into existing walls or other blind areas The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause Kickback STARTING STOPPING THE SAW To start the saw Depress the trigger switch Fig 7 Always allow...

Page 15: ...the saw 2 Raise the depth of cut adjustment lever to loosen the base Fig 8 3 Determine the desired depth of cut see page 19 4 Locate the depth of cut scale on the left side of the bracket Fig 8 5 Hold...

Page 16: ...guideline along the desired line of cut then place the front edge of the saw base on that part of the workpiece that is solidly supported Fig 9 Never place the saw on the part of the workpiece that wi...

Page 17: ...MAKING CROSS CUTS AND RIP CUTS WARNING Always securely clamp and support the workpiece Always maintain proper control of the saw Failure to clamp and support the work piece and loss of control of the...

Page 18: ...amping a straight edge to your workpiece 1 Always allow the blade to reach full speed and then carefully guide the saw into the workpiece Do not bind the blade in the cut 2 Carefully guide the saw alo...

Page 19: ...of the edge guide firmly against the edge of the workpiece This will help to make a true cut without binding the blade The edge of the workpiece must be straight for the cut to be straight Use cautio...

Page 20: ...nd different angles require different settings make a trial cut in scrap material along the guideline to determine how much if any you should offset the blade from the guideline to allow for the kerf...

Page 21: ...ig 16 TO ADJUST 0 BEVEL STOP Fig 17 1 Unplug the saw from the power source 2 Loosen the bevel adjustment knob 3 Locate the 0 bevel stop adjusting screw 4 Using a hex key turn the 0 bevel stop adjustin...

Page 22: ...allow the blade to come to a complete stop After the blade has stopped remove it from the workpiece 6 If the corners of your pocket cut are not completely cut through use a hand finishing saw to fini...

Page 23: ...blowing with an air jet WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operations or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask ROUTINE MAI...

Page 24: ...the spring loaded brush assemblies Keep brushes clean and sliding freely in their guide channels NOTE To reinstall the same brushes make sure that the brushes go back in the same way they came out Th...

Page 25: ...a 4 Place the saw upright on its base on a flat surface 5 To loosen the spindle clamping screw A Fig 21 depress the spindle lock button Fig 21a Insert the blade wrench in the spindle clamping screw A...

Page 26: ...the inner bushing NOTE The teeth of the blade should point upward at the front of the saw The printed side will face outward when using the blade included with the saw 12 Replace the D washer 13 Firml...

Page 27: ...d dulling the teeth on one side The blade tends to cut to the side with the sharpest teeth Base is out of line or bent Blade is bent Edge guide or straight edge is not being used If the blade binds or...

Page 28: ...three years The warranty 1 excludes expendable parts including but not limited to blades bits light bulbs and or batteries 2 shall be void if this tool is used for commercial or rental purposes and 3...

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