ASSEMBLY
REMOVING BLADE
See Figure 4.
Follow these directions to remove the blade.
■UNPLUG YOUR CIRCULAR SAW.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.
SPINDLE
LOCK
BUTTON
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging spindle lock.
■Depress spindle lock button.
■Remove blade screw by turning it counterclockwise with the wrench.
■Remove spring washer and outer blade washer ("D" washer).
BLADE
SCREW
WRENCH
Fig. 4
■Lift lower blade guard.
■Remove blade.
OPERATION
SAW BLADES
The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will place a heavy load on your saw and increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades are always available.
Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow your saw down. Remove saw blade from your saw and use gum and pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to remove these accumulations. DO NOT USE GASOLINE.
BLADE GUARD SYSTEM
See Figure 5.
The lower blade guard attached to your circular saw is there for your protection and safety. Do not alter it for any reason. If it becomes damaged, do not operate the saw until you have the guard repaired or replaced. Always leave guard in operating position when using the saw.
DANGER:
When sawing through work, lower blade guard does not cover blade on the underside of work. Since blade is exposed on underside of work, keep hands and fingers away from cutting area. Any part of your body coming in contact with moving blade will result in serious injury.
CAUTION:
Never use saw when guard is not operating correctly. Check the guard for correct operation before each use. The guard is operating correctly when it moves freely and readily returns to the closed position. If you drop the saw, check the lower blade guard and bumper for damage at all depth settings before reuse.
LOWER BLADE GUARD
IS IN UP POSITION
WHEN MAKING A CUT
Fig. 5
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