SM-S-9 XP Operator’s Manual
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2017 Version 1.01
Steelmax S9 XP Portable Metal Cutting Circular Saw
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CONTENTS
Intended Use and General Safety Guidelines .................................................................................1
Specific Safety Rules for Metal Cutting Saws .................................................................................4
Exploded Parts Diagram ..................................................................................................................8
Parts List ..........................................................................................................................................9
Steelmax S9 XP Operation
Included items .................................................................................................................... 11
Saw Blade Installation/Replacement .................................................................................12
Making Plunge Cuts ...........................................................................................................14
Setting Bevel Angle for Bevel Cuts ...................................................................................15
Laser Guide Use and Adjustment ......................................................................................15
Aligning Laser Guide Line ................................................................................................16
Using LED Light................................................................................................................18
Cutting Depth Adjustment .................................................................................................18
Saw Trigger Switch Operation ...........................................................................................19
Proper Saw Operation ........................................................................................................19
Overload Protection ...........................................................................................................20
Saw Guide ruler .................................................................................................................20
Sighting Notch ...................................................................................................................21
Chip Removal ....................................................................................................................21
Saw Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................22
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................24
Saw Specifications .........................................................................................................................25
Warning Symbols and Precautions ................................................................................................26