Wen 36725, Manual

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NOTE:
Do not remove your saw from the work piece while the blade is still moving. Allow the blade to come to a
complete stop before setting down the tool.
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
Correct preparation of the workpiece and work area prior to cutting is very important for safe operation.
1. Prepare the work space and position power cords away from the cutting area.
2. Set the correct depth of cut for your workpiece (see page 10). Set the bevel angle for bevel cutting and attach the
rip guide as necessary for cross-cutting or rip cutting (see page 9 & 10).
3. Place the workpiece with the “good” side down (the saw blade cuts upward through the material, and may “blow
out” the top side). Set-up and support the workpiece so the cut is always on your right. Securely clamp down the
workpiece so it will not move during the cut.
4. Draw a guideline along the desired path of the cut before starting your saw or the cut.
5. Wear safety goggles, a dust mask and hearing protection.
WARNING:
To prevent serious injury, make sure all the instructions have been read and understood
before operating this tool. Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the tool is turned off.
Accidently starting the saw could result in injury.
OPERATION
Fig. 7
STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW (Fig. 7)
• To start the saw
:
Press and hold the safety button (Fig. 7 - 1), and then pull the trigger (Fig.
7 - 2) to start the saw.
NOTE:
Always let the blade reach full speed before guiding the saw into
the work piece. The blade coming into contact with the workpiece before
reaching full speed could cause your saw to kick back towards you.
• To stop the saw
:
Release the trigger (Fig. 7 - 2) to stop the saw.
TYPES OF CUTS
•
Cross-Cutting And Rip Cutting
Cutting directly across the grain of a piece of wood is called “cross-cutting” and is likely the most common type of
cut done with a circular saw. Cutting wood lengthwise, or with the grain, is referred to as “rip cutting.” Attach the rip
guide to your saw to help create straight cuts along the side of your workpiece (see page 11).
• Bevel Cutting
Cutting the workpiece at a bevel angle between 0° and 45° is called “bevel cutting.” Set the bevel angle prior to per-
forming your cut (see page 10).
• Plunge Cutting
A plunge cut is a cut that must be made inside the area of the workpiece rather than starting from an outside edge
and working inward (see page 14). NOTE: Plunge cuts can be very dangerous for the novice to attempt.
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