Wesco CSR18W, Quick Start Manual, Page: 10 / 16

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Before using the tool, read the instruction
book carefully.
INTENDED USE
The machine is intended for sawing wood, plastic, metal and
building materials while resting firmly on the workpiece. It is
suitable for straight and curved cuts.
ASSEMBLY
1. TOOL-LESS BLADE FITTING AND REMOVING (SEE FIG.
A1, A2)
1) Rotate the tool-free blade clamp lever anti-clockwise
to its maximized angle and hold it.
2) Insert the blade shank into the blade clamp through
the blade guard until it stops. Ensure the small hole
in the blade is on the pin in the clamp.
3) Release the tool-free blade clamp lever. The clamp
lever will return to original position automatically.
4) Pull up on blade to make sure that it is locked in
place.
To remove a blade, carry out these instructions in reverse
order.
WARNING: Blade teeth are very sharp. Always
wear protective gloves. For best cutting results
ensure you use a saw blade suited to the material and
cut quality you need.
2. PIVOT FOOT PLATE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (SEE FIG. B)
The pivot foot plate tilts in order to keep as much of its
surface in contact with the work surface.
To adjust the pivot foot plate, hold the saw firmly and turn
the pivot foot plate to a desired position.
3. DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT (SEE FIG. C1, C2)
If you need to reduce the cutting capacity of your tool (depth
of cut), the pivot foot plate may be adjusted as follows.
1) Loosen the footplate adjustment lever by turning it
downwards to the underside of the front housing.
2) Slide the pivoting footplate forwards or backwards to
a required position.
3) Tighten the footplate adjustment lever by turning
it upwards to the original position. Check that the
footplate is firmly latched.
BEFORE PUTTING INTO OPERATION
1. CHARGING THE BATTERY
NOTE:
a) Do not use any charger other than that specifically
provided for use with the equipment.
b) If the battery pack is very hot you must remove your
battery pack from the charger and allow time for the
battery to cool down before recharging.
c) The battery in your new tool is not charged when it
leaves the plant. Therefore it must be full charged
before using the first time
d) Please charge the battery to reach full or no less
than half charge before storage. If the tool will not
be used for long periods of time, charge the battery
every 3-6 months Charging procedure.
CHARGING PROCEDURE (SEE FIG. D)
1) Connect the battery charger to the power supply and
the indicator light should turn to green.
2) Slide the charger base on the battery pack to make
connections and the indicator light will turn red to
show that the charging has started.
3) When charging is completed, the light will turn to
green. The pack is now fully charged, unplug the
charger and remove the battery pack.
WARNING: When battery charge runs out
after continuously use or exposure to direct
sunlight or heat, allow time for the tool to cool down
before re-charging to achieve the full charge.
Charging indicator
Light Status
Red ON
Charging
Green ON
Fully charged
2. TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK (SEE FIG. E1)
Depress the battery pack release button firmly first and
then slide the battery pack out from your tool.
3. TO INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK (SEE FIG. E2)
Slide the fully charged battery pack onto the tool with
sufficient force until it clicks into position.
OPERATION
1. SAFETY ON/OFF SWITCH (SEE FIG. F)
Your switch is locked off to prevent accidental starting.
Depress lock-off button then on/off switch and release lock-
off button. Your switch is now on. To switch off just release
the on/off switch.
2. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL (SEE FIG. G)
The on/off switch is also a variable speed controlled trigger
switch. the blade plunger stroke rate can be adjusted from
the minimum to maximum by the pressure you apply to the
on/off switch.
Apply more pressure to increase the speed and release