OPERATION
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 8.
Place the battery pack in the saw. Align the raised rib inside the saw with the groove on the battery pack.
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and the battery pack is secured in the saw before beginning operation.
CAUTION:
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with the groove inside the tool and latches into place properly. Improper installation of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 8.
Locate latches on the side of the battery pack and depress to release the battery pack from the saw.
Remove the battery pack from the saw.
SAW BLADES
The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on the saw and increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades are always available.
Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow the saw down. Use gum and pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to remove these accumulations. DO NOT USE GASOLINE.
BLADE GUARD SYSTEM
See Figure 9.
The lower blade guard attached to your cordless circular saw is there for your protection and safety. It should never be altered for any reason. If it becomes damaged or begins to return slow or sluggish, do not operate the saw until the damage has been repaired or replaced. Always leave guard in operating position when using saw.
DANGER:
When sawing through workpiece, lower blade guard does not cover blade on the underside of workpiece. Since blade is exposed on underside of workpiece, keep hands and fingers away from cutting area. Any part of your body coming in contact with moving blade will result in serious injury.
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CAUTION:
Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly. Check the guard for correct operation before each use. The guard is operating correctly when it moves freely and readily returns to the closed position. If you drop the saw, check the lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all depth settings before reuse.
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