Circular Saw Set Up and Operating
Instructions
To prevent serious injury
from flying shrapnel:
Do not use any abrasive wheels on the circular saw. The saw and its guards are not designed to accommodate abrasive wheels.
•DO NOT install the Battery Pack (1) until AFTER you complete the follow- ing steps to set up the Circular Saw for use.
•Refer to Figure A1 for the location of the parts of the saw for the following steps.
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Figure A1
Changing the Circular Saw Blade
The Blade comes installed on the Cir- cular Saw, but replacement Blades will need to be installed when the blade gets dull or is damaged. To replace the Blade:
1.Place the unit on a flat, hard horizontal bench or table.
2.Secure the Blade in place by depressing the
3.Move the Lower Guard (A7) out of the way, remove the Washer (A2) and Saw Blade (A3) and replace with a new
4.Replace the Washer (A2) and Bolt (A1) and tighten securely, rethreading in a counterclockwise direction.
Set the Cutting Angle
The cutting angle of the saw can be adjusted from a standard vertical cut, up to a 50° angled left cut. To adjust the cut- ting angle of the Saw:
1.Loosen the Angle Adjustment Knob (A38).
2.Pivot the Base Plate (A36) to the desired cutting angle, using the measurements on the Angle Plate as a guide.
3.Tighten the Angle Adjustment Knob (A38) to hold the Base Plate (A36) at the desired angle.
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