OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE: The saw teeth should point upward at the front of the saw.
g. Replace the outer blade flange with the protuberance facing outward.
h. Depress and hold the spindle-lock button and replace the blade bolt.
i.
Tighten the blade bolt securely by turning it clockwise with the blade wrench.
NOTICE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer blade flange to engage with the
flat section of the spindle.
WARNING
• To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the plug from the power source before
installing or removing the saw blade.
Removing the Saw Blade (Fig. 2)
a. Disconnect the plug from the power source.
b. Depress and hold the spindle-lock button (U).
c. Loosen the blade bolt (H) by turning it counterclockwise with the blade wrench (X).
d. Remove the blade bolt and blade outer flange (I).
e. Lift the lower blade guard (G) and then remove the blade (J).
3. Blade-Guard System
The lower blade guard (G) on the circular saw is
there for the operator's protection and safety. Do
not alter it for any reason.
If the lower blade guard becomes damaged or if
the blade begins to run slowly or sluggishly, DO
NOT operate the saw until the damaged part has
been repaired or replaced. ALWAYS leave the
guard in its correct operating position when using
the saw.
DANGER
• When sawing through a workpiece, the lower
blade guard does not cover the blade on the
underside of the workpiece. ALWAYS keep hands and body away from the cutting area.
Serious injury will result if any part of the body comes into contact with the moving blade.
WARNING
• To avoid possibly serious injury, never use the saw when the lower blade guard is not
operating correctly. Check the lower blade guard for correct operation before each use:
it should move freely and instantly return to the closed position. If the saw is dropped,
check the lower blade guard at all depth settings before using it. If, at any time, the lower
blade guard does not snap closed, take it to a qualified service technician for repair.
3
G
11