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Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease 

of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged, 

trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. 

If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

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MODEL 3625

4-1/2" MINI 

CIRCULAR SAW

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Page 1: ... attention to the rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable service IMPORTANT MODEL 3625 4 1 2 MINI CIRCULAR SAW NEED HELP CONTACT US 800 232 1195 M F 8am 5pm CST techsupport wenproducts com WENPRODUCTS COM Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us at NOTICE Plea...

Page 2: ...mber 3625 Motor 120V AC 60 Hz 5A Motor Speed No Load 3500 RPM Blade Diameter 4 1 2 115 mm Arbor Size 3 8 10mm Maximum Cutting Depth 90 1 11 16 43 mm 45 1 1 8 28 mm Blade Body Thickness 1 2 mm Blade Teeth Thickness 1 8 mm Laser Battery Type LR44 Laser Power 0 278 mW Laser Class II 650 nm Dust Tube Outer Diameter 1 35 to 1 5 in Base Plate Dimensions 9 5 in x 3 4 in x 079 in Assembled Dimensions 16 2...

Page 3: ...nt to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur WEN reserves the right to change this product and specifications at any time without prior notice Keep this manual available to all users during the entire life of the tool and review it frequently to maximize safety for both yourself and others SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger warning or caution The safety symbols and the expla...

Page 4: ... risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded 3 Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock 4 If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable use a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI protected supply Use ...

Page 5: ...ls Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool s operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools 6 Use the power tool accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions taking into ac count the working conditions and the work to be ...

Page 6: ...the first use that is normal Make sure all adjustments are correct and all connections are tight 6 SECURING THE WORKPIECE Use clamps to secure the workpiece whenever possible to prevent wob ble damage to the workpiece and personal injury Never hold a piece being cut in your hands or across your legs It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure blade binding or loss of con...

Page 7: ...e 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 towards the operator Take the proper precautions below to reduce the risk of kickback Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your body and arm in a way that allows you to resist kickback forces Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator if proper prec...

Page 8: ...atteries Keep the batteries away from metal objects when not in use 2 Do not charge non rechargeable batteries 3 Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types Replace an entire set of batteries at the same time 4 Do not keep batteries near fire ovens or other sources of heat Do not use batteries in direct sunlight 5 Remove batteries from the equipment when it will not be used fo...

Page 9: ...OR EXTENSION CORDS 25 ft 50 ft 100 ft 150 ft 5A 18 gauge 16 gauge 16 gauge 14 gauge GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXTENSION CORDS ELECTRICAL INFORMATION insulation IMPORTANT Servicing a double insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel using identical replacement parts Always use origi nal factory replacement part...

Page 10: ...refully remove the saw from the packaging Make sure to take out all contents and accessories Do not discard the packaging until the saw is completely assembled TOOL PURPOSE This circular saw is designed to make quick versatile cuts through soft wood Refer to the diagram below to become familiarized with the parts and controls of your Mini Circular Saw 10 Dust Port Bevel Locking Lever Pre Installed...

Page 11: ...e base plate upwards Carefully remove the existing blade 5 With the base plate swung upwards as in Step 4 slide the new saw blade onto the spindle Make sure the blade teeth beneath the base plate are pointing forward and the arrows printed on the blade point in the clockwise direction 6 Replace the outer flange Press the spindle lock Fig 1 1 and replace the arbor screw and washer Fully tighten the...

Page 12: ...Workpiece 1 Unplug your mini circular saw from the power source 2 Flip up the depth lock lever to loosen it and slide the lever to all the way to the top of the slot 3 Place the base plate onto the workpiece with the saw blade positioned against the left edge of the work piece 4 Grip the tool and press the blade release button Lower the blade to your desired cutting depth by observ ing how deep th...

Page 13: ...o secure the rip fence in place CONNECTING THE DUST EXTRACTION HOSE FIG 8 Dust and chips will be produced during operation that can harm your health and create a mess in your work area It is recom mended to extract the sawdust by connecting your tool to a dust extraction system not included using the included dust extrac tion hose 1 Unplug your mini circular saw from the power source 2 Attach the ...

Page 14: ...for the angle you are using see Page 12 1 Unplug your mini circular saw from the power source 2 Flip up the bevel locking knob to loosen it 3 Adjust the bevel locking knob to your desired angle between 45 to 90 Your mini circular saw is pre set to 90 which is a perpendicular straight cut through your workpiece 4 Press down on the bevel locking knob to securely tighten the bevel setting Fig 10 Beve...

Page 15: ... on the workpiece Ensure that the blade is NOT in contact with the workpiece 3 Pull the power switch back with your fingers to turn on the saw Wait until the blade has reached full speed approximately 3 seconds 4 Make sure that the base plate is stable on the workpiece this is very important especially during the start or finish of a cut Push the blade release button with your thumb to lower the s...

Page 16: ...rvicing of the tool must be performed by a qualified technician When servicing use only identical WEN replacement parts Use of other parts may be hazardous or induce product failure CAUTION Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents Do not use any solvents or cleaning products that could damage the plastic parts Some of these include but are not limited to ga...

Page 17: ...e at 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST for assistance Defective Motor Stop using the tool and contact customer service at 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST for assistance Ineffective Cutting Cutting blade edges are dull worn Replace the cutting blade see page 11 The blade is not installed properly See instructions for properly installing the blade on page 11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Stop using the tool immedia...

Page 18: ...EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST 18 ...

Page 19: ...Assembly 1 25 3625 025 Self Tapping Screw ST4 2 14 6 27 3625 027 Cover 2 35 3625 035 Laser Assembly 1 No Part No Description Qty 39 3625 039 Blade Arbor 1 40 3625 040 Fixed Blade Guard 1 41 3625 041 Screw With Washer M4x12 2 42 3625 042 Cross Shaped Screw M4x12 1 43 3625 043 Rubber Block For Lower Guard 1 44 3625 044 Screw For Rubber Block 1 33 3625 033 Blade Arbor Screw 1 34 3625 034 Left Label 1...

Page 20: ...sembly 1 69 3620 044 Brush Terminal Insert 2 8x0 8 2 70 3625 070 Self Tapping Screw With Washer ST2 9 10 2 No Part No Description Qty 71 3620 046 Lower Brush Holder 1 72 3620 045 Carbon Brush 2 73 3620 048 Bearing 606 2z 1 74 3620 049 Bearing Sleeve 1 75 3620 050 Upper Brush Holder 1 76 3625 076 Self Tapping Screw With Washer ST4 2 16 9 77 3620 092 Right Housing 1 78 3625 078 Right Label 1 79 3625...

Page 21: ...e purchaser The product must be shipped in its original container or an equivalent properly packed to withstand the hazards of shipment The product must be fully insured with a copy of the warranty card and or the proof of purchase enclosed There must also be a description of the problem in order to help our repairs department diagnose and fix the issue Repairs will be made and the product will be...

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