UNPACKING

INSTRUCTIONS

When unpacking the circular saw:

Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the box.

Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866- 539-1710 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

7-1/4” (184 mm) Circular Saw

24-tooth Carbide Tipped Blade

Wrench

Rip guide

Case

Operator’s Manual

WARNING:

If any parts are missing do not operate the tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

This tool should never be connected to a power sup- ply when you are assembling parts, making adjust- ments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will pre- vent accidental starting that could cause injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use the saw for the purposes listed below:

Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood, paneling)

WARNING:

The use of this saw on materials not listed may damage the saw and its guards, and may cause serious personal injury.

FEATURES

Before using the saw, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. However, do not let famil- iarity with the tool make you careless.

WARNING:

Exercise caution when using the circular saw. Care- less actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury.

Your new circular saw is equipped with the following fea- tures. See Figure 1.

FULL LENGTH KERF INDICATOR

Indicates blade position for more accurate cutting.

SOFT GRIP SHOCK ABSORBING FRONT HANDLE

The soft grip handle is designed for durability and operator comfort.

RIP GUIDE

The rip guide feature helps the operator make straight, angle and bevel cuts.

SWITCH

The saw has a conveniently-located ON/OFF switch.

SPINDLE LOCK

The spindle lock allows you to secure the blade when turn- ing the blade screw.

Note: Do not run circular saw with the spindle lock engaged.

ERGONOMIC DESIGN

The design provides for easy handling. It is designed for comfort and ease of grasp when operating in different posi- tions and at different angles.

POWER CORD

The 12-foot cord has a built-in cord wrap.

DUST CHUTE

LIGHTED PLUG

The lighted plug helps to easily identify live tools.

To direct saw dust and chips away from the operator, a dust

 

chute is located on the side of the upper blade guard.

 

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