ADJUSTING BLADE CUTTING DEPTH
ADJUST BLADE CUTTING
DEPTH:
1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Hold the saw firmly and pull the lock lever up.
3. Raise or lower the base to the desired cutting depth. Make sure the teeth protrude at least 1/4" through the bottom of the workpiece.
4.Push the lever down to lock the base into position.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Always unplug the tool before attempting to change the blade or accessories.
OPERATING THE TRIGGER SWITCH
Never tape the trigger switch down to provide continuous high speed. The tool may fail under such conditions causing fire or personal injury.
The
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.
• Press the
turn the Circular Saw “ON”. To 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 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.
•Check the lower guard for damage. If damaged, do not use tool.
•Always use the right blade for the material.
•Make sure all bolts, screws and locking levers are secure before starting tool.
•Pull the trigger to start the saw.
•Set the shoe against the work piece.
•When the blade reaches full speed, slowly feed the blade into the work piece. When the blade starts cutting, release the blade guard.
To reduce risk of damage to the tool or blade, do not exceed the feed rate and maximum cut time for materials thicker than 1/4".
Cutting too fast or too long in heavy material will damage the tool if the tool if the tool is not allowed to cool.
Cutting too slowly will cause excessive wear on the blade.
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