User Manual

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on the blade will always be facing you when properly
installed. When retracting the lower blade guard to
install the blade, check the condition and operation
of the lower blade guard to assure that it is working
properly. Make sure it moves freely and does not touch
the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths
ofcut.
2. Place outer clamp washer
14
on saw spindle with the
large flat surface against the blade and the wording on
the outer clamp washer facing you.
3. Thread blade clamping screw
10
into saw spindle by
hand (screw has right-hand threads and must be turned
clockwise to tighten).
4. Depress the blade lock
3
while turning the saw spindle
with the blade wrench
15
stored underneath the main
handle
2
(Fig.D), until the blade lock engages and the
blade stops rotating.
5. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly with the blade
wrench.
Fig.B
10
14
13
Fig.C
11
9
3
NOTE: Never engage the blade lock while saw is running,
or engage in an effort to stop the tool. Never turn the saw
on while the blade lock is engaged. Serious damage to your
saw will result.
To Replace the Blade (Fig. B–D)
1. To loosen the blade clamping screw
10
, depress the
blade lock
3
and turn the saw spindle with the blade
wrench
15
, stored underneath the main handle
2
,
until the blade lock engages and the blade stops
rotating. With the blade lock engaged, turn the blade
Changing Blades
To Install the Blade (Fig. B–D)
1. Using the lower guard lever
11
, retract the lower blade
guard
9
and place blade on saw spindle against the
inner clamp washer
13
, making sure that the blade
will rotate in the proper direction (the direction of the
rotation arrow on the saw blade and the teeth must
point in the same direction as the direction of rotation
arrow on the saw). Do not assume that the printing
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can causeinjury.
Intended Use
This heavy-duty circular saw is designed for professional
wood cutting applications. Do not cut metal, plastic,
concrete, masonry or fiber cementmaterials.

WARNING: Do not cut any metals, masonry, glass,
tile or plastic with this saw. A dull blade will cause
slow, inefficient cutting overload on the saw motor,
excessive splintering, and could increase the possibility
ofkickback.
• DO NOT use any abrasivewheels.
• Use only blades designed for woodcutting.

WARNING: Cutting sap coated wood, and
other materials may cause melted substances to
accumulate on the blade tips and the body of the saw
blade, increasing the risk of the blade overheating and
binding whilecutting.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids orgases.
These heavy-duty saws are professional power tools.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
thistool.
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate
marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss
of power and overheating. These tools are factory tested; if
this tool does not operate, check power supply.
or AC/DC .... alternating or
direct current
...................... Class II
Construction
(double insulated)
n
o
.......................no load speed
n .........................rated speed
......................earthing terminal
.....................safety alert symbol
.....................visible radiation
..................... avoid staring at
light
..................... wear respiratory
protection
..................... wear eye
protection
..................... wear hearing
protection
..................... read all
documentation
IPXX .................... IP symbol