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KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements.

WARNING:

If any parts are missing, do not operate your tool until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result
in possible serious personal injury.

SWITCH

Your saw is equipped with a pre-travel safety switch which
reduces the possibility of accidental starting. When you
depress the switch, you will notice the saw will not start until
you reach the pre-travel position. You must depress the
switch fully to activate the saw.

FEATURES

APPLICATIONS

(Use only for the purpose listed below)

Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling).

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your circular saw has a precision-built electric motor. It
should be connected to a power supply that is 120  volts,
60 Hz only. 
Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC).  A
substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the
motor will overheat. If your saw does not operate when
plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply.

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with your saw to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

LOWER BLADE

GUARD HANDLE

Fig. 1

UPPER BLADE

GUARD

BASE

ASSEMBLY

BLADE WRENCH

STORAGE AREA

DEPTH OF

CUT ADJUSTMENT

(DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB)

BLADE

BEVEL CUT ADJUSTMENT

(BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB)

SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON

TRIGGER

SWITCH

The operation of any circular saw can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We
recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with
side shields.

WARNING:

BLADE WRENCH

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Summary of Contents for CSB1308

Page 1: ...ntire operator s manual before using your new saw Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your saw properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy...

Page 2: ...y is grounded Don t expose power tools to rain or wet condi tions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord to carry the tools or pu...

Page 3: ...by the manufacturer for your model Accesso ries that may be suitable for one tool may be come hazardous when used on another tool Service Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair perso...

Page 4: ...isaligned in the cut the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator Kickbackistheresultof...

Page 5: ...f parts mount ing and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center Following this ru...

Page 6: ...y that is 120 volts 60 Hz only Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your saw does not operate when plugged...

Page 7: ...e that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flat on the spindle Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from secur...

Page 8: ...tch hardened on blades will slow your saw down Remove saw blade from your saw and use gum and pitch remover hot water or kerosene to remove these accumulations DO NOT USE GASOLINE BLADE GUARD SYSTEM S...

Page 9: ...k Twisting blade while making a cut Making a cut with a dull gummed up or improperly set blade Incorrectly supporting work See Figure 5 Forcing a cut Cutting warped or wet lumber Tool misuse or incorr...

Page 10: ...SAW See Figure 10 NEVER USE YOUR SAW AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 9 NEVER PLACE YOUR HAND ON THE WORKPIECE BEHIND YOUR SAW WHILE MAKING A CUT WARNING To make sawing easier and safer always maintain proper cont...

Page 11: ...e work WARNING The blade coming in contact with the work before it reaches full speed could cause your saw to kickback toward you resulting in serious injury en pressure F When making a cut use steady...

Page 12: ...he workpiece and guide the saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut Do not bind the blade in the cut If using the optional rip guide see the following instructions and Figure 16 TO AS...

Page 13: ...work Depress the switch trigger ALWAYS let the blade reach full speed then guide your saw into the work WARNING The blade coming in contact with the work before it reaches full speed could cause saw...

Page 14: ...uareness of saw blade to the base of your saw TO ADJUST Unplug your saw WARNING Failure to unplug your saw could result in accidental start ing causing possible serious personal injury Loosen bevel ad...

Page 15: ...blade does not touch the work See Figure 21 Depress the switch trigger ALWAYS LET THE BLADE REACH FULL SPEED THEN SLOWLY LOWER BLADE INTO THE WORK UNTIL BASE IS FLAT AGAINST WORK After you complete y...

Page 16: ...st etc WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy pl...

Page 17: ...Page 17 NOTES...

Page 18: ...ODEL NUMBER CSB1308 Page 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 27 15 26 17 29 41 33 Optional 31 32 30 34 35 32 31 36 37 38 39 40 Optional 42 43 15 15 44 44 45 45 47 48 4...

Page 19: ...04 080 Screw M4 X 8 Pan Hd 1 27 976906 002 Blade Guard Handle 1 28 615954 003 Screw 8 18 x 3 8 in Pan Hd T F 2 29 976907 001 Bumper 1 30 976989 001 Scale Decal 1 31 979848 001 Adjustment Knob 2 32 931...

Page 20: ...800 525 2579 CSB1308 EXTENSION CORD CAUTION When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the too...

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