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OPERATION
ADJUSTING THE BEVEL
Vertical cutting
Set maximum cutting depth. Loosen bevel adjustment fixing (24), set it to 0º on bevel scale
(23), retighten bevel adjustment fixing (24) and check for 90º angle between the blade (1)
and bottom plane of the base plate (5) with a square.
Bevel cutting
The base plate (5) can be adjusted to 0°–45°. Loosen the bevel adjustment fixing (24). Align
it to the desired angle on calibrated bevel scale (23). Then tighten bevel adjustment fixing
(24).
Due to the increased area of blade engagement in the work and decreased stability of the
base plate, blade binding may occur. Keep the saw steady and the press the base plate
firmly on the work piece.
Use a protractor when you have to set a precise angle.
LINE GUIDE
For a straight vertical cut, use the cutting guide notch (19) in the base plate (5). For 45º
bevel cuts, use cutting the guide notch (18). Make sample cuts in scrap timber to verify
actual line of cut.
SWITCHING ON/OFF
WARNING:
When starting the circular saw, hold it securely with both hands. The torque
from the motor can cause the tool to twist.
Switching on:
Press the lock-off button (22), and then squeeze the ON/OFF switch (9).
Switching off:
Release the ON/OFF switch (9).
Your saw should be running at full speed before starting the cut and turned off only after
completing the cut.
CUTTING
Always hold the back handle (8) with one hand and the front handle (11) with the other
hand.
WARNING:
After switching off the saw, be aware of the necessary time it takes for the
blade to come to a complete stop during coast down. Do not allow the saw to brush
against your body, since the blade guard (20) is retractable, it could catch on your clothing
and expose the blade (1).
When cutting is interrupted, to resume cutting, depress the lock-off button (22), squeeze
the ON/OFF switch (9) and allow the blade (1) to reach full speed, re-enter the cut slowly
and resume cutting.
When cutting across the grain, the fibres of the wood have a tendency to tear and lift.
Advancing the saw slowly minimizes this effect.
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