CCS185B Circular Saw.
CCS185B Circular Saw.fm Page 2 Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:39 AM INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 185mm Circular Saw. Read this manual fully before you use this product and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service. GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
CCS185B Circular Saw.fm Page 3 Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:39 AM POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WORK AREA 1. Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. 3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. ELECTRICAL SAFETY 1.
CCS185B Circular Saw.fm Page 4 Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:39 AM POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct accessories for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate which it was designed for. 2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. 3.
CCS185B Circular Saw.fm Page 5 Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:39 AM g. Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation. PREVENTION OF KICKBACK Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.
CCS185B Circular Saw.fm Page 6 Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:39 AM CIRCULAR SAW BLADE SAFETY WARNINGS a. The maximum speed marked on the tool shall not exceed the maximum speed marked on the blade. b. Cracked circular saw blades shall be scrapped (repairing is not permitted). Composite (tipped) circular saw blades, where the tip dimension is reduced to less than 1 mm, shall be taken out of service. c. Fastening screws and nuts shall be tightened using the tools supplied. d.
CCS185B Circular Saw.fm Page 7 Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:39 AM ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE MAINS SUPPLY. Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on 230VAC 50Hz. Connecting it to any other power source may cause damage. This product may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug.
CCS185B Circular Saw.fm Page 8 Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:39 AM PART IDENTIFICATION.
CCS185B Circular Saw.fm Page 9 Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:39 AM CARTON CONTENTS The following items should be supplied in the carton. If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact the Clarke dealer where you purchased the tool. • 1 x 1200 Watt Circular Saw. • 1 x 185 mm Ø x 16 mm Bore x 24 Tooth TCT blade.(assembled on tool). • 1 x Parallel Fence. • 1 x 6 mm Hexagon Key. ADJUSTMENTS DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the depth adjustment lever. 2.
CCS185B Circular Saw.fm Page 10 Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:39 AM MOUNTING AND USING THE PARALLEL GUIDE MOUNTING 1. Slide the parallel guide into the base plate as shown. 2. Secure in place using the parallel guide locking screw. ADJUSTING 1. Loosen the Parallel Guide Locking Screw. 2. Adjust the Parallel Guide to the required length. • There is a scale on the parallel guide that can be used to give an approximate guide. Always double check using an accurate ruler. 3.
CCS185B Circular Saw.fm Page 11 Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:39 AM OPERATION & USE CORRECT HAND POSITION For your own safety, always hold the circular saw as shown in this picture, with one hand on the main handle and the other on the auxiliary handle. SWITCHING ON/OFF The on/off trigger is fitted with a safety button which prevents the circular saw from being started accidentally. To start the saw: 1. Press and hold the safety button. 2. Squeeze the on/off trigger at the same time. 3.
CCS185B Circular Saw.fm Page 12 Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:39 AM MAINTENANCE WARNING: DISCONNECT THE CIRCULAR SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE FITTING REPLACEMENT BLADES, CLEANING OR ADJUSTMENT. Keep the machine clean by wiping off dust with a clean cloth. BLADE REPLACEMENT 1. Press and hold the blade lock and remove the blade clamping screw using the hexagon key supplied by turning it anticlockwise. • The blade will rotate until the blade lock is fully engaged. 2.
CCS185B Circular Saw.fm Page 13 Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:39 AM PARTS DIAGRAM 13 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
CCS185B Circular Saw.
CCS185B Circular Saw.fm Page 15 Wednesday, June 19, 2013 11:39 AM DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 15 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
CCS185B Circular Saw.
