OPERATION cont.
Ways to Help Prevent Kickback cont.
3. Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting. Never saw into a knot or nail. |
4. DO NOT cut warped or wet lumber. (see Fig. 5a) |
5. ALWAYS support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and Kickback. Large |
panels tend to sag under their own weight (see Fig. 5a). Supports MUST be placed under |
the panel, one near the line of cut and one near the edge of the panel (see Fig. 5). |
OPERATION cont.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK (Fig. 8 and 8a)
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge overnight prior to use.
NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by recharging) for them to become fully charged.
6. When restarting the saw in the workpiece, CENTER the blade in the kerf and check to be |
sure that the saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If the saw blade is binding, it may |
walk up or Kickback from the workpiece when the saw is restarted. |
7. DO NOT use a dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened, improperly set, or |
produce narrow kerf which causes excessive friction, blade binding and Kickback. |
8. USE EXTRA CAUTION when making a “Pocket Cut” into existing walls or other blind areas. |
The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause Kickback. |
9. KEEP the blade at the correct depth setting. The depth setting should not exceed |
below the material being cut (see Fig. 6a). BE SURE that the blade depth and adjusting |
locking levers are tight and secure BEFORE making a cut. If blade adjustment shifts while |
cutting it may cause binding and Kickback. |
Fig. 6a
Blade is Set Too Deep | Correct Blade Depth |
| (Should not exceed |
| KICKBACK |
REMOVING BATTERY PACK FROM | Fig. 7 |
CIRCULAR SAW (Fig. 7) |
1.Charge battery pack only with the charger/transformer that was supplied with this saw, or one of the other chargers listed on page 6.
2.Make sure power supply is normal household voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz,
3.Connect battery charger’s transformer to power supply.
4.Place battery pack in charging stand. Align raised rib on battery pack with groove in charging stand (See Fig. 8).
5.Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on battery pack engage properly with contacts in charging stand.
6.The charging stand has two (LED) indicator lights, one green and one red (see Fig. 8a). When the battery pack is put into the charging stand, the red LED will light, indicating that the battery pack is charging properly.
When the battery pack is charged and removed from the charging stand, the red light will go Off. The green LED will only come on when there is a problem with the battery or battery or charger.
7.After normal use, 3 hours or less of charging time is required to fully recharge battery pack. If battery pack is completely discharged,
6 hours or longer of charging time is required
Fig. 8
Transformer
Red
LED
Charging Stand
Fig. 8a
Green
LED
Red
LED
to fully recharge battery pack.
! WARNING: Always remove battery |
pack from your saw when you are |
assembling parts, making adjustments, |
assembling or removing blades, |
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing |
battery pack will prevent accidental |
starting that could cause serious |
personal injury. |
1. Locate latches on sides of battery pack and |
depress. Pull back on battery pack while |
depressing latches to release battery pack |
from saw. |
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8.The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.
9.Do not place the battery charging stand / transformer in an area of extreme heat or cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.
10.When battery pack becomes fully charged, unplug battery charging stand / transformer from power supply and remove the battery pack.
NOTE: Within the warranty period, if the charging stand LED lights do not operate properly, or the charging stand does not charge the battery pack, return the charging stand / transformer and battery pack to your nearest Sears Store or other Craftsman outlet for free replacement.
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