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1. Hold in Spindle Lock, located behind Upper Blade
Guard, while removing the Blade Bolt using the
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2. Remove the Outer Flange.
3. Use the Lower Blade Guard Lever to
raise the Guard and remove the blade.
Leave the Inner Flange in place.
4. Install the new blade (sold separately) with the
directional arrow on the blade pointing the same as
the directional arrow on the Lower Blade Guard.
5. Place Outer Flange on Spindle, recessed side first.
Hold in Spindle Lock while using the Hex Key to
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Adjusting Depth
1. Set the Base Plate flat against the
edge of the workpiece.
2. Pull the Depth Gauge Lever up to unlock.
3. Hold Base Plate down with one hand and
raise or lower Saw with the other hand until
the Blade is at the desired depth of cut,
using the Depth Gauge as a guide.
4. Push Depth Gauge Lever down to lock.
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Adjusting Bevel
1. Loosen the Bevel Lock Knob to allow
the angle of cut to be adjusted.
2. Use the Bevel Scale to set the desired angle.
3. After adjustment, tighten the Bevel Lock Knob.
Workpiece Set Up
1. Workpiece selection:
a. Workpiece must be wood, free of
foreign objects and loose knots.
b. Do not use to cut logs, tree limbs,
or uneven lumber.
c. Wet lumber, green (unseasoned) lumber,
and pressure treated lumber all have an
increased potential for kickback and should
only be cut with a blade designed for cutting
that lumber. Wear a NIOSH-approved
respirator and have appropriate ventilation
whenever cutting pressure treated lumber.
Note:
Use caution to avoid overheating the cutting tips.
2. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps
(not included) to prevent movement while working.
3. Refer to cutting capacities in the
Specifications Table
on page 6 for limitations on workpiece size.
General Instructions for Use
1. Make all necessary adjustments to the Circular Saw.
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3. Make sure that the Trigger is in the off-position, then
attach a 20V Hercules Battery Pack (sold separately).
4. Firmly grip the Main Handle with one hand and
the Auxiliary Handle with the other hand.
5. Press and hold Trigger Lock, then
the Trigger to turn on the Saw.
6. Release Trigger Lock. Allow the Saw Blade to
reach full speed before contacting the workpiece.
7. Make straight cuts only. DO NOT twist Saw while
cutting. If this occurs, the Saw Blade will “bind” in
the workpiece causing kickback, potential injury,
and/or damage to the workpiece and Circular Saw.
8. Do not force the Saw to cut faster than
it is designed to cut. Feed the Saw
Blade gradually into the workpiece.
9. Release Trigger if the Saw Blade is to be backed
out of an uncompleted cut. Wait until the Saw
Blade stops spinning before removing the Saw.
Do not press against the Saw Blade to stop it.
10. After completing the cut, release the Trigger
and wait until the Saw Blade stops spinning.
11. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and
remove its Battery Pack after use. Clean, then
store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.
