A method of checking the correct cut- ting depth is to lay a piece of the material you plan to cut along the side of the blade and observe how much tooth projects beyond the material.
BEVEL ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
Disconnect plug from power supply before making any adjustments to the tool.
OPERATING THE CIRCULAR SAW
Always unplug the tool before attempting to change the blade or accessories.
OPERATING THE ON / OFF SWITCH
THIS TOOL IS CONTROLLED BY
A TRIGGER SWITCH:
• The speed of the Circular Saw depends on the amount of pressure applied on the trigger. The further the trigger
is pressed, the faster the tool will go.
The full range of bevel adjust- ment is from 0 to 45 DEGREES. The quadrant is graduated in increments of 5 degrees.
30º
On the front and rear of the saw is a bevel angle adjustment mechanism consisting of a calibrated quadrant and a knob.
•Press the
turn the Circular Saw “OFF”, release the trigger switch. The
GENERAL CUTTING
Always hold the saw in front of you and away from your body. Keep your hands and feet well away from the work piece.
Never feed the blade into the work piece until the blade is at full speed. If the blade is not at full speed, the saw may kick back causing serious personal injury.
Do not force the saw. Excessive force may result in a broken blade. Use only enough pressure to keep the saw moving through the
To set the saw for a bevel cut, turn the bevel adjustment knobs counterclockwise to loosen, and tilt shoe to the desired angle by aligning the pointer with the desired angle mark. Retighten knobs firmly by turning clockwise.
work piece.
•Put on eye protection.
•Clear the saw of any foreign material.
•Make sure the work piece is held securely in place. Hold smaller pieces in a vise or attach to the workbench with clamps.
•Mark out the line to be cut so it is easily visible.
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