Silverline 845135, Original Instructions Manual

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1 Dust Extraction Port
2 Main Handle
3 On/Off Trigger Switch
4 Front Handle
5 Blade Direction Indicator
6 Blade Securing Bolt (with flange)
7
Base Plate
8 Parallel Guide Fence
9 Hex Key
10 Spare Carbon Brushes
11
Guard Retraction Lever
12 Blade Guard
13 Bevel Angle Locking Screw
14 Guide Locking Screw
15
Bevel Angle Scale
16 Spindle Lock Lever
17 Brush Access Plugs
18 Lock Off Button
19
Cutting Depth Scale
20 Depth Locking Lever
Product Familiarisation
Intended Use
Hand-held corded electric circular saw for light to medium duty cross, rip and bevel cutting
of hard and softwood timber and sheet material.
WARNING: This circular saw is suitable for cutting wood, MDF, chipboard and similar
materials only; it is NOT suitable for cutting metal or wood with nails.
Unpacking Your Tool
• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Familiarise yourself with all its features and
functions
• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any parts are
missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting to use this tool
Before Use
WARNING:
ALWAYS disconnect the machine from the power supply before fitting or
removing any accessory or making adjustments.
Dust extraction
• For a cleaner, safer work environment connect a dust extraction system or workshop
vacuum cleaner to the Dust Extraction Port (1)
Notes:
• Before you use your saw, it is recommended that you practise on scrap material. The
settings of the machine are crucial to achieving a good quality finish, and your work
could easily be damaged by using an incorrect setting
• The supplied blade comes pre-fitted. Make sure the Blade Securing Bolt (6) is tightened
securely before first use
Fitting and removing blades
WARNING: ALWAYS wear cut-proof gloves when handling saw blades.
• ALWAYS check the blade being fitted is suitable for the material you intend to cut
• ONLY fit blades that are in perfect condition. Blunt, bent, and cracked blades should
be discarded
1. Push the Spindle Lock Lever (16) inwards, and turn the blade by hand until you feel
the spindle lock engage
Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. Secure the workpiece to
a stable platform.
It is important to support the work properly to minimise body exposure,
blade binding, or loss of control.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact
with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could
give the operator electric shock.
When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the
accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.
Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbour
holes.
Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically,
causing loss of control.
Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt
were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.
a) Do not allow anyone under the age of 18 years to operate this saw
b) When operating the saw, use safety equipment including safety goggles or shield, ear
protection, dust mask and protective clothing including safety gloves
c) Hand-held power tools may produce vibration. Vibration can cause disease. Gloves may
help to maintain good blood circulation in the fingers. Hand-held tools should not be
used for long periods without a break
d) Whenever possible, use a vacuum dust extraction system to control dust/waste
e) Do not attempt to cut material thicker than detailed in the Specifications section of this
manual
f) Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece i.e. less than a full tooth of
the blade should be visible below the workpiece
g) Ensure that work is correctly supported. Large panels may sag under their own weight
and bind the saw blade. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, close
to the line of cut and near the edge of the panel
h) Ensure all supports and power cables are completely clear of the cutting path
i) Always secure the workpiece to a stable platform, ensuring body exposure is
minimised, avoiding blade binding, or loss of control
j) Always stand at an angle to the tool when operating
k) Be aware that the blade will project from the underside of the workpiece
l) Do not reach beneath the workpiece where the guard cannot protect you from the blade
m) Note the direction of rotation of the motor and the blade
n) Inspect the workpiece and remove all nails and other embedded objects prior to starting
work
o) Do not apply any sideways or twisting force to the blade whilst cutting
p) If a cut does not extend to the edge of the workpiece, or if the blade binds in the cut,
allow the blade to come to a complete stop and lift the saw out of the workpiece
q) Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first disconnecting the machine from
power
r) Do not move the saw backwards at any time whilst cutting
s) Beware of projected waste. In some situations, waste material may be projected at
speed from the cutting tool. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that other people in
the work area are protected from the possibility of projected waste
t) If you are interrupted when operating the saw, complete the process and switch off
before diverting your attention
u) Check the lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if
the lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower
guard into the open position. If the saw is accidentally dropped, the 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
v) Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before resting the saw
on a surface after use. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to move
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to
stop after the trigger switch is released
w) Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings have not loosened, tighten where
necessary
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any use other than those mentioned
in this manual will be considered a case of misuse. The user, and not the manufacturer,
shall be liable for any damage or injury resulting from such cases of misuse.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any modifications made to the tool nor for any
damage resulting from such modifications.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk
factors.
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