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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: 

Before  using  your  circular 

saw, be sure to read the instruction manual 

carefully.

1. ADJUSTMENTS

With this saw there are two things you can adjust: 

the  blade  cutting  depth  and  the  mitre  cutting 

angle.

2. CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 

(see fig1)

1. To adjust the blade cutting depth, face the saw 

away from you.

2.  Loosen  the  cutting  depth  adjustment  knob 

which is located at the back of the saw guard.

3. Hold the base plate flat against the edge of the 

workpiece and lift the main body until the blade is 

at the required depth.

4.  Firmly  tighten  the  cutting  depth  adjustment 

knob.

3. MITRE CUTTING 

(see fig2)

1.  For  mitre  cutting  undo  the  mitre  cutting 

adjustment knobs which can be found at the front 

and back of the metal base plate.

2. Twist the main body until the required angle is 

reached. Use the mitre adjustment guide to help 

set the required angle.

3. Tighten the screw to secure the baseplate.

4. USING THE CIRCULAR SAW SWITCHING ON

 

(see fig3)

1. Connect the plug to the mains power supply.

2. Make sure your circular saw switch is locked off 

to prevent accidental starting.

To start the unit, press and hold the safety button, 

then press the trigger switch. 

NOTE: 

The machine has a soft start system,the 

blade will take a second or two to reach maximum 

speed.

5. SWITCHING OFF

To switch off the unit, release the trigger switch. 

The blade may continue to rotate after the trigger 

switch has been released. Wait until the unit has 

come to a complete stop before setting down.

6. USING THE PARALLEL FENCE

 (see fig4)

A parallel fence allows you to make parallel cuts 

in  sheets  of  wood  which  are  consistently  the 

Fig 3

Fig 4

Fig 2

Fig 1

Summary of Contents for SF185R2

Page 1: ...7 CIRCULAR SAW WITH LASER SF185R2 SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...e or abuse Lack of routine maintenance Failure of consumable items such as batteries Accidental damage Cosmetic damage Failure to follow manufacturer s guidelines Loss of use of the goods Repairs atte...

Page 4: ...sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock e When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable...

Page 5: ...s and must be repaired c Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting...

Page 6: ...round observing and signs on the battery and the product 7 Replace all batteries at the same time Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of different types 8 Ensure the battery compartment lid...

Page 7: ...dition Ensure that if a side handle or stabilising handle is provided with the power tool then these are adjusted into a comfortable position and that both handles are used to securely grip the power...

Page 8: ...UIDE 6 MOTOR HOUSING 7 MITRE CUTTING ADJUSTMENT GUIDE 8 MITRE CUTTING LOCK KNOB 9 PARALLEL GUIDE LOCK KNOB 10 PARALLEL GUIDE 11 MOVING GUARD 12 RIVING KNIFE SEE FIGURE 9 13 BLADE SECURING SCREW 14 BLA...

Page 9: ...limit 0 45 0 Blade size 185x2 8x 16mm Double insulation Weight 4 5kg ACCESSORIES Wrench 1pc Allen key 1pc Parallel guide 1pc Dust tube adaptor 1pc Battery 2pcs 17 LASER GUIDE BATTERY COVER 18 LASER O...

Page 10: ...ack of the metal base plate 2 Twist the main body until the required angle is reached Use the mitre adjustment guide to help set the required angle 3 Tighten the screw to secure the baseplate 4 USINGT...

Page 11: ...de securing bolt and washer See g6 2 Remove the outer ange See g8 3 Pull the blade guard handle round as far as it will go and hold it there Remove the old blade See g7 There is no need to remove the...

Page 12: ...e tted in the laser guide before carrying out precision cutting To t the batteries unscrew the cover retaining screw and remove the battery cover as shown insert the 2x1 5 AAA batteries supplied then...

Page 13: ...r serviceable parts in this machine the only parts which can be changed safely by the user are 1 The mains plug 2 The circular blade To clean the unit wipe the outer casing using a damp cloth Do not u...

Page 14: ...llows the instruction below IMPORTANT The wire in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live The wire that is coloured blue must be connected to the term...

Page 15: ...uirements of the following directives 89 336 EEC 93 68 EEC EMC Directive 73 23 EEC 93 68 EEC Low Voltage Directive 98 37 EC Machinery Directive Standards and technical speci cations referred to EN 607...

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