OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
12. Pocket Cutting
WARNING
• Always adjust the bevel setting to 0° before
making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at
any other setting can result in loss of control of
the saw and possible serious injury.
a. Adjust the bevel setting to 0° and tighten the
bevel-locking knob (Q).
b. Set the blade to the correct blade cutting depth.
c. Swing the lower blade guard (H) up using the
blade-guard lever (F).
d. Hold the lower blade guard in place with the
blade-guard lever.
e. Rest the front of the base shoe (M) against the workpiece, with the rear of it raised so that
the blade (J) does not touch the workpiece.
f.
Press the lock-off button (B) and depress the trigger switch (D) to start the saw.
g. Allow the blade to reach full speed, then guide the saw into the workpiece and make the
cut.
h. Release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
i.
Lift the saw from the workpiece.
WARNING
• Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cutting. Cutting in the reverse direction could
cause the saw to climb up on the workpiece and kick back toward the operator.
• As the blade starts cutting the material, release the blade-guard lever immediately. When
the foot of the guard rests flat on the surface being cut, proceed cutting in a forward
direction to the end of the cut.
• Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position. Leaving the blade exposed could lead
to serious injury.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
All maintenance should only be carried out by a qualified service technician.
Cleaning
Before cleaning or performing any maintenance, remove the battery pack from the circular
saw. For safe and proper operation, always keep the tool and its ventilation slots clean.
Always use only a soft, dry cloth to clean your circular saw; never use detergent or alcohol.
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