pro.point 8380263, User Manual

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7" Metal Cutting Circular Saw
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8380263 V 1.0
5. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened and improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing
excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
6. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment
shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
7. Use extra caution when making a “plunge cut” into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade
may cut objects that can cause kickback.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAWS
1. Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does not move
freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally
dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and make sure it moves
freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut. NOTE: Alternate
wording may be substituted for “retracting handle”.
2. Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they
must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or
build-up of debris.
3. Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound cuts”.
Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard must be
released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically. NOTE: Alternate wording may be
substituted for “retracting handle”.
4. Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or floor. An
unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of
the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.
UNPACKING
WARNING! If any part is missing from the saw, do not operate the tool until the missing parts are replaced.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
1. Carefully remove the parts and accessories from the box.
2. Make sure that all items listed in the equipment supplied with the saw are included.
3. Inspect the parts carefully to make sure the tool was not damaged while shipping.
4. Do not discard the packaging material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
Included in box
• Side handle
• User manual
• Fence guide
• 6 mm Hex key
• Metal cutting blade