7" Metal Cutting Circular Saw
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PREPARATION AND OPERATION
BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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1. Unplug the saw from its power source before performing any servicing or changing the blade.
2. Remove the chip collection unit (see Chip Collection and Removal Chamber section for removal instructions)
3. Depress the spindle lock to stop the blade/spindle rotation. (fig.2)
4. Use the supplied 6 mm hex key to remove the bolts/washers (2) and flange holding the blade. (fig. 3)
5. Rotate the blade guard away from the blade. Remove the used blade.
6. Replace with a sharp new blade.
7. Replace the flange,washers and bolt.
8. Depress the spindle lock and securely tighten the bolt.
Note:
Make sure that the arrow on the blade and the teeth are rotating counterclockwise.
9. Release the spindle lock. Check to be sure that it has fully released by manually rotating the blade. (fig.4)
10. Replace and securely latch the chip collection unit.
MAKING A CUT
Whenever possible, always clamp the work piece to a rigid support.
1. Before starting the saw motor:
a. Place the front edge squarely on the work piece.
b. Ensure that the blade is not touching the material to be cut.
c. Sight the cutting line with the line of the cut guide.
2. Allow the saw to come to a full start before you begin to cut.
3. Introduce the blade slowly so as to not damage the teeth of the blade.
Note:
Do not force the saw. Allow the speed of the saw blade to do the work.
4. Using both hands, move the saw forward through the work piece. Applying more pressure on the saw will not
improve the cutting performance, but will reduce the life of the blade.