Fig 3
3. To remove or install battery pack
Locate latches on side of battery pack and
depress both sides to release battery pack from
your saw. Remove battery pack from your saw.
After recharge insert the battery pack into saw’s
battery port. A simple push and slight pressure
will be sufficient.
4. Safety on/off switch
Your switch is locked off to prevent accidental
starting. Depress lock off button (1) then on/off
switch (2) and release lock off button (1). Your
switch is now on. To switch off just release the on/
off switch (See fig3).
5. Changing a saw blade
Loosen the locking lever (5) and raise the saw
body away from the base plate. Take out the Hex
key (4). Press the spindle lock button (6) and use
the hex key provided to remove the bolt and outer
flange. Rotate lower guard counter-clockwise and
hold open using the lever (10) while changing the
saw blade. Ensure the blade bore is located on
the inner flange and the blade direction arrow
points in the same direction as the upper guard
arrow. Check that the blade surface and flanges
are clean. Press the spindle lock again and re-fit
the outer flange over the spindle flats, bolt with
1/4 turn more than finger tight. Check the blade is
securely clamped (See fig4).
Warning:
Blade teeth are very sharp. If
blade has been used recently it will be hot.
Wear gloves when changing saw blades. For best
cutting results ensure you use a saw blade suited
to the material and cut quality you need. Ensure
the blade is suitable for the rated speed of the
tool. Only use the correct size TCT blades in this
tool.
6. Depth of cut adjustment
Loosen the locking button (5) and raise the saw
body away from the base plate. Set the depth of
cut using the scale provides (3) and lock the lever.
Always add 1/8” (3mm) to your depth of cut so
the blade can cut through the material. (See fig5)
7. Base plate
Adjusting the angle of the base plate (12) enables
bevel cutting. The base plate must always be held
firmly against the material being cut to reduce
Fig 4
Fig 5
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