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7 1⁄4” Circular Saw
Operator’s Manual
GCS100
OPErATiOn
WArning:
7-1/4” is the maximum blade capacity of your saw. never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer flange washer
to fit properly on the spindle. Too thick a blade will prevent the blade bolt from securing the blade on the spindle.
Larger diameter blades will contact the blade guards. Either situation could result in a serious accident.
Blade Installation
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• Remove the wrench from storage area.
• Depress the spindle lock.
• using the wrench, remove the blade bolt by turning it counterclockwise.
• Remove the outer flange washer.
• Slide the blade inside the lower blade guard and onto the spindle. The saw teeth point upward at the front of the saw.
• Replace the outer flange washer.
• Depress the spindle lock and replace the blade bolt.
• Tighten the blade bolt securely by turning it clockwise with the wrench.
• Place the wrench in the storage area.
Removing the Blade
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• Remove the wrench from the storage area.
• Depress the spindle lock.
• Remove the blade bolt by turning it counterclockwise with the wrench.
• Remove the outer flange washer.
• Lift the lower blade guard.
• Remove the blade from the spindle and off the saw.
• Return the wrench to the storage area.
CAUTiOn:
Always be sure that the tool is unplugged from the power source before making any adjustments or attaching accessories.
Adjusting the Depth of Cut
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• Loosen the knob on the depth guide at the back of saw.
• Move the base up or down to the desired depth as indicated on the Depth of Cut Scale.
Or
• Raise the lower blade guard and place the saw base on the work piece to be cut with the saw blade positioned against the edge. Hold the saw
base down on the work piece surface, then raise or lower the motor housing to obtain the desired depth of cut using the work piece edge as
a reference.
• Secure the base by tightening the knob.
note: Always maintain the correct blade depth setting. For all cuts the blade depth should not exceed 1⁄4” below the
material being cut. Excessive blade depth increases the chance of saw KiCKBACK.
Bevel Angle Adjustment
• Loosen the clamp knob at the bevel scale plate on the front of the saw base.
• Tilt the saw base until the desired graduation on the bevel scale aligns with the indicator line on the stationary bevel bracket.
• Tighten the clamp knob securely.
• Always make a test cut in scrap lumber and measure the cut angle to confirm the bevel angle is set properly; if necessary, adjust the bevel angle
appropriately before cutting the work piece.