OPERATION
POCKET CUTTING
See Figure 24.
WARNING:
Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing serious injury.
Follow these directions to pocket cut.
nAdjust the bevel setting to zero.
nSet the blade to the correct blade depth setting.
nSwing the lower blade guard up using the lower blade guard handle.
NOTE: Always raise the lower blade guard with the handle to avoid serious injury.
nHold the lower blade guard by the handle.
nRest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear of the handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece.
nStart the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
nGuide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
WARNING:
Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cutting. Cutting in the reverse direction could cause the saw to climb up on the workpiece and back toward you.
nRelease the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
nLift the saw from the workpiece.
nClear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw.
WARNING:
Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position. Leav- ing the blade exposed could lead to serious injury.
LOWER
BLADE
GUARD
LOWER BLADE |
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CUT | GUARD HANDLE | |
| Fig. | 24 |
ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
ADJUSTING THE LASER
See Figure 25.
�n Unplug your circular saw.
�n Make sure laser is turned off.
nRemove the laser cover by lifting it off its base. �n Turn laser on.
�n Loosen the screw inside laser.
�n Rest the front of the base on scrap workpiece.
nAdjust the laser beam with the mark on the scrap workpiece by loosening the screw to the laser aperture and slowly moving laser guide left or right.
nSince blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap workpiece to ensure an accurate cut.
�n Once alignment is achieved tighten the screw. �n Replace the laser cover.
nCheck for proper alignment.
�n Repeat as necessary until laser is aligned.
LASER
COVER 
SCREW
Fig. 25
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