Operating instructions

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5. Insert saw blade through the base with teeth facing forward (and up) until the center
holes of the saw blade and motor adapter (5A) align. (Notice the arrow on the movable
guard and the arrow on the saw blade, they should be pointing in the same direction.)
6. Replace washer (2A) and nut bolt (1). Tighten with hex key (48A) while pressing on the
stop button (1A7). Verify stop button is in the up (unlocked) position.
7. Replace key to its storage hole in the housing of the saw.
Adjusting The Saw Prior to Cutting
1. To adjust the angle of blade up to 50°, loosen knob (57A) and move base plate (50A)
down, observing the degrees indicated on the angle plate (53A). Tighten knob (57A).
2. To adjust the depth of the cut, loosen knob (43A, not visible) located behind motor
housing, and move base plate (50A) down while observing the amount of saw blade
exposed under base plate. Tight knob (43A).
Prepare Material Before Cutting
Refer to the illustrations on the next page.
1. Support large panels to be cut to minimize risk of blade pinching and saw kickback.
2. Use a rip fence or secured straight edge guide when ripping material.
3. Securely clamp material to be cut to work bench.
4. Make sure saw does not cut into supports or workbench.
5. Use the appropriate type of blade for the material you are cutting.
Knob (57A)
Angle Plate (53A)
Knob (#43A, not visible)
Battery (14A)
Base (50A)
Nut Bolt (1A)
Washer (2A)
Guard (9A)
Exhaust Hole
Movable Guard
(8A)
Hex Key (48A)
Safe Button (45A)
Switch Button (47A)
Stop Button (17A, not visible)
The item numbers (in brackets)
can be found on the Circular Saw
Assembly drawing and Parts List.
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