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OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW
WARNING: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the tool is switched
off. Accidently starting the saw could cause personal injury.
To start the saw
, depress and hold the Lock-Off Button (18-FIG 1), then depress the trigger switch.
NOTE
: Always let the blade reach full speed before guiding the saw into the work piece.
WARNING: The blade coming into contact with the work piece before reaching full
speed could cause your saw to KICKBACK towards you resulting in serious personal injury.
To stop the saw,
release the trigger switch. Allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
NOTE
:
Do not remove your saw from the work piece while the blade is still moving.
USING THE LASER FEATURE
WARNING: Laser light can cause severe eye damage: Never look directly into the
laser beam. Do not point the laser beam at other people or animals, either directly or through
reflective surfaces.
The laser feature on your circular saw is powered internally by the saws electronics. To make the
Laser feature operational, push down on the laser switch (4-FIG 1). The Laser feature clearly shows
you an extended cut-line, even over debris on the work piece. Depress the button a second time to
turn the laser off. Turn it off immediately after use to avoid accidental beam exposure.
APPLICATION
CAUTION:
To make sawing easier and safer, be sure to move the tool forward in a
straight line gently. Forcing or twisting the tool will result in overheating the motor and
dangerous KICKBACK, possibly causing severe personal injury.
It’s important to understand the correct technique for operating your saw and to learn what the
correct and incorrect ways for handling your saw.
Equally important to working safely and realizing accurate cuts is correct preparation of the work
piece and work area prior to making the first cut with the saw.
• Hold the tool firmly with both hands, using both the front grip and rear handle.
• Avoid placing your hand on the work piece while making a cut.
• Place the work piece with the “good” side down.
• Set up and support the work piece so the cut is always on your right so the larger left side of the
saw’s base will be on the part that DOES NOT fall off when the cut is made.
• Securely clamp the work piece so it will not move during the cut.
• Place a clamp near the cut to further support the work piece.
• Draw a guideline along the desired path of cut before starting your saw or the cut.