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User's Manual
10. Release the trigger switch and allow the
blade to come to a complete stop.
11. Lift the saw from the workpiece.
WARNING: Always adjust the bevel setting
to 0° before making a pocket cut. Attempting a
pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss
of control of the saw and possible serious injury.
WARNING: Always cut in a forward direction
when pocket cutting. Cutting in the reverse di-
rection could cause the saw to climb up on the
workpiece and kick back toward the operator.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields during power
tool operations, or when blowing dust. If oper
tion is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING: Do not at any time let brake flu-
ids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, pen-
etrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic
parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or de-
stroy plastic, which may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
The tool may be cleaned most effectively with
compressed dry air. Always wear safety goggles
when cleaning tools with
compressed air.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage
from various types of commercial solvents and
may be damaged by their use.
Use a clean cloth to remove dirt, dust, oil,
grease, etc.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Inspect the circular saw, the on/off switch and
the accessories for damage.
2. Check for damaged, missing, or worn parts.
3. Check for loose screws, misalignment or bind-
ing of moving parts, or any other condition that
may affect the operation.
4. If abnormal vibration or noise occurs, turn the
tool off immediately and have the problem cor-
rected before further use.
5. Detach the battery from the saw before
cleaning or performing any maintenance.
Using compressed air may be the most effective
cleaning method. Always wear safety goggles
when cleaning tool using compressed air.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated
notch on the base
shoe when making
45° bevel cuts.
5. Make a trial cut in
scrap material along
a guideline to deter-
mine the amount to
offset the notch on
the cutting material.
6. Hold the saw firm-
ly with both hands.
7. Rest the front
edge of the base
shoe on the work-
piece without touch-
ing the blade to the
workpiece.
8. Start the saw and
allow the blade to
reach full speed.
9. Guide the saw into the workpiece, and make
the cut.
10. Release the trigger switch and allow the
blade to come to a complete stop.
11. Lift the saw from the workpiece.
WARNING: Attempting a bevel cut without
having the bevel-locking knob securely locked
in place can result in serious injury.
POCKET CUTTING (FIG. 14)
1. Remove the bat-
tery pack from the
tool.
2. Adjust the bevel
setting to 0° and
tighten the bevel
locking knob.
3. Set the blade to
the correct blade
cutting depth.
4. Replace the battery pack.
5. Use the blade-guard lever to swing the lower
blade guard up.
6. Hold the lower blade guard in place with the
blade-guard lever.
7. Rest the front of the base shoe against the
workpiece, with the rear of the base shoe
raised, making sure that the blade
does not touch the workpiece.
8. Press the lock-off button and depress the trig-
ger switch to start the saw.
9. Allow the blade to reach full speed, then
lower the saw into the material and guide the
saw into the workpiece and
make the cut.
