OPERATION NOTES FOR CIRCULAR SAW
1. Always grasp the saw with both hands on the handles and push the saw
through the material.
2. Be sure there are no nails or any other foreign objects in, on the work
piece, or in the path of the blade. They could cause damage to the saw
blade, injury from kickback or even injury from flying debris.
3. Make sure the work piece is properly supported at all times. Plan so that it
is properly supported during the cut.
4. Whenever possible, secure the work piece with clamps or in a vise. Do not
hold short pieces by hand while cutting.
5. When making cuts parallel to existing straight edges, whenever possible,
insert the rip fence into the slots at the front of the saw. Fasten it in place at
the desired distance, with the screw clamp provided, and use it to help keep
the cut as straight and parallel as possible.
6. Make sure you are fully prepared to begin your cut before squeezing the
trigger switch. Mark the line of cut clearly.
7. Set the base plate against the work piece.
8.
Hold the tool firml
y. Motor torque will cause the tool to
twist, so a firm grip
is imperative. Check to make sure that saw blade travel is not obstructed.
Squeeze the trigger switch.
9. Allow the saw blade to reach full speed before pushing it into the work piece.
10. Do not force the saw blade into the work piece. Apply moderate pressure,
allowing the blade to cut without being forced.
11. This tool is designed to make straight cuts only. Do not attempt to cut
curves with it. Twisting the saw to either side while cutting will cause the
blade to bind in the work piece, perhaps causing kickback, personal injury,
damage to the work piece, and /or damage to the saw.
12. If it becomes necessary to back out of an incomplete cut, turn off the saw.
13. To turn off the saw, release pressure on the Trigger Switch. Always allow
the blade to come to a stop before putting the tool down.
Changing the Blade
WARNING:
Please remove the battery to the saw before doing any
maintenance or blade changing to avoid accidental starting.
1. REMOVE battery pack.
2. To attach blade, retract lower blade guard and place blade over spindle
and against the inner clamp washer. Place outer clamp washer against the
blade.
3.
Thread on blade clamping screw firmly by hand to hold the washer in posi
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tion. (Screw has left hand threads and must be turned counter-clockwise to
tighten).
4. Lightly depress the blade lock while turning the spindle until the blade stops
rotating.
5. T
ighten blade clamping screw (counter-clockwise) firmly with the blade
wrench.
NOTE:
Never engage blade lock while saw is running, or engage in an effort
to stop the tool. Never turn switch on when blade lock is engaged. Serious
damage to your saw may result.
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WARNING
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Turn off your saw at once, remove the battery and inspect it for
serious problems if:
Moving parts get stuck
Speed drops to an abnormally low level
The motor housing gets hot
Sparks or odours emit from the casing
CAUTION:
Do not put hands directly in front of, behind, or below the saw blade
when cutting.
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