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CUTTING METAL

It is recommended to start with cutting wood to become familiarized with your tool before attempting to cut 
tougher materials such as metal and some plastics as they require more pressure.

Make sure to install the metal blade for metal cutting operations (see page 10). Before cutting metal, remove burrs 
and rust from the metal workpiece to avoid impeding the blade feed across the material. Apply thick beeswax 
(furniture polish) to the underside of the base plate to make metal cutting easier. 

WARNING: 

Wear work gloves and safety goggles to protect your eyes and hands from sparks and 

metal chips. Every 2 minutes of metal cutting should be followed by letting your saw rest for at least 3 
minutes.

CUTTING CERAMIC TILES

Install the diamond blade (see page 10) for tile cutting. Make sure to connect the tool to a dust collector as ceram-
ic dust can be hazardous to your health and clog the blade guard. Place duct tape on the base plate to prevent any 
scratching on the work surface. 

OPERATION

OPERATING THE SAW

1. Hold the tool firmly in your right hand with your thumb on the blade release switch and your fingers in the 
grooves of the power switch. Stand to the left side of the saw. 

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2. Set the front portion of the base plate onto 
the  workpiece.  Position  the  base  plate  with 
its  right  side  resting  on  the  larger  section  of 
board  that  DOES  NOT  fall  off  when  being 
cut. Align the cutting guide indicator (see page 
6)  with  the  cutting  guideline  marked  on  the 
workpiece (Fig. 11). 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 three seconds to al-
low the blade to reach full speed.

4. Make sure that the base plate is stable on 
the workpiece; this is very important especial-
ly during the start or finish of a cut. Push the 

Fig. 11

blade release switch forward with your thumb to lower the saw blade. Slowly push the blade into the workpiece. 

5. Gently push the saw forward along the cutting guideline while keeping the base plate flat against the workpiece 
surface. Do not force the saw forward too quickly in order to try and hurry up the process. Let the tool work at its 
own pace. Never pull the saw backwards while cutting. 

6. Let the saw blade run through the entire cut, then lift the tool from the work surface and then release the power 
switch and blade release switch. Disconnect the saw from the power source.

Side to be cut

Stable side

WARNING: 

To prevent serious injury, make sure all the instructions have been read and understood 

before operating this tool. Check that the power switch mechanisum works properly before plugging the 
tool into the power supply. 

Power Switch

Blade Release Switch

Summary of Contents for 36703

Page 1: ...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 NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us at 800 232 1195 techsupport wenproducts com WENPRODUCTS COM M F 8AM 5PM CST bit ly wenvideo For replacement parts visit WENPRODUCTS COM ...

Page 2: ... 85 mm 19 32 in 15 mm 1 mm 1 6 to 1 8 mm Class II Laser EN 60825 1 2014 Maximum Power 1mW Wavelength 650nm AG13 1 to 1 1 2 in 6 1 4 x 3 in 13 3 4 x 3 1 2 x 4 5 8 in 4 5 lbs Technical Data Safety Introduction General Safety Rules Rules for the Mini Circular Saw Electrical Information Know Your Mini Circular Saw Assembly Adjustments Operation Maintenance Warranty Statement Exploded View and Parts Li...

Page 3: ...he explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury However please note that these instructions and warnings are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures WARNING Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have thoroughly read and understood all instructions sa...

Page 4: ...ow your item works SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instruc tions may result in electric shock fire and serious injury To avoid mistakes and serious injury do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood WORK AREA SAFETY 1 Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas...

Page 5: ...e stop POWER TOOL MAINTENANCE 1 Always disconnect the power cord plug from the electrical outlet when making adjustments changing parts or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally 2 Maintain power tools properly Safely store power tools out of the reach of children Always keep tools clean and in good working order Follow instructio...

Page 6: ...ce 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 control 6 STANDING POSITION Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade but not in line with cutting path Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards 7 STARTING THE TOOL Always start the saw before the blade is in contact with the workpiece...

Page 7: ...ear the edge of the panel Do not use dull or damaged blades Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing exces sive friction blade binding and kickback Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making a cut If the blade adjust ment shifts while cutting it will cause binding and kickback LASER SAFETY ATTENTION LASER RADIATION CLASS 2 LASER DO...

Page 8: ... store service centers GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXTENSION CORDS When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating The table below shows the correct size to be used according to cord length and nameplate ampere rating When in doubt use a he...

Page 9: ... at 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST or email us at techsupport wenproducts com Diamond Tile cutting Blade HSS Metal cutting Blade Blade Release Switch Handle Grip Laser ON OFF Switch Laser Depth Lock Knob Dust Port Cutting Guide Blade Rotation Clockwise Dust Extraction Tube Fence Lock Knob Power Switch Base Plate TCT Wood cutting Blade Pre installed Rip Fence M6 Hex Wrench ACCESSORIES Blade Arbor Screw 9...

Page 10: ...from accidental startups be sure that the tool is switched off and discon nected from the power supply before inspecting the unit making adjustments or changing accessories ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING REPLACING THE SAW BLADE Fig 1 2 Use saw blades with 3 3 8 inch 85 mm diameter and 19 32 inch 15 mm arbor Do not use a blade that does not match the diameter or arbor size The thickness of the inc...

Page 11: ... depth you can either reference the depth scale or the edge of the workpiece Using the Depth Scale 1 Disconnect your saw from the power source 2 Flip up the depth lock lever Fig 4 to loosen it 3 Slide the depth lock lever so that the arrow points to your desired cutting depth indicated on the depth scale Fig 5 4 Press down on the depth lock lever to securely lock the depth setting Using the Edge o...

Page 12: ...m the left side of the tool through all three slots on the base plate 3 Adjust the rip fence to the desired width of cut indicated by the cutting guide indicator 4 Tighten the fence lock knob to secure the rip fence in place PREPARING FOR OPERATION 1 Prepare the work space and position power cords away from the cutting area Connect your saw to a dust extrac tion system see the previous section 2 S...

Page 13: ...nto the workpiece Position the base plate with its right side resting on the larger section of board that DOES NOT fall off when being cut Align the cutting guide indicator see page 6 with the cutting guideline marked on the workpiece Fig 11 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 three seconds to al low the ...

Page 14: ...ed or not properly plugged in Check the power cord extension cord power plug and the power outlet Make sure the outlet is functional Do not use the tool if any cord is damaged Defective power switch Stop using the tool and contact customer service at 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST for assistance Motor carbon brushes Part No 36703 011 are worn Have the carbon brushes checked and replaced by an experience...

Page 15: ...prepaid by the purchaser The prod uct must be shipped in its original container or an equivalent properly packed to withstand the hazards of ship ment 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 ...

Page 16: ...16 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST ...

Page 17: ...m Gear 1 35 36703 035 Screw M4 6 1 36 36703 036 Worm Baffle 1 37 36703 037 Screw M4 8 2 38 36703 038B Shaft Key 1 39 36703 039B Blade Arbor 1 40 36703 040 Base Cap Screw 1 41 36703 041B Right Cover 1 No Part No Description Qty 42 36703 042 Screw M4 6 2 43 36703 043 Dust Port 1 44 36703 044 Cover Connecting Screw 1 45 36703 045 Slider Cover 1 46 36703 046B Movable Cover 1 47 36703 047B Friction Pad...

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