Cutting Methods Parallel Cut Adjustment
a.
Loosen the lock knob of edge guide.
b.
Slide the edge guide through the slots in the shoe to the desired width. c.Tighten the lock bolt
to secure it in the position.
d.
Ensure that the edge guide rests against the wood along its entire length to give a consistent
parallel cuts.
Pocket Cuts
A pocket cut is a cut that must be made inside the area of the work-piece rather than starting from
an outside edge and working inward. Pocket cuts can be very danger- ous for the novice to
attempt because of the need to manually retract the lower guard and perform a plunge cut which
is potential hazardous.
a.
Hold the lower blade guard by the handle.
b.
Rest the front of the base flat against the work-piece with the rear handle related so the blade
does not touch the work-piece.
c.
Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
d.
Guide the saw down into the work-piece and make the cut.
WARNING:Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cutting. Cutting in the reverse
direction could cause the saw to climb up on the work-piece and back toward you.
Depth Adjustment
a.
Unplug your circular saw.
b.
Loosen the depth clamp lever (17)on the depth guide
c.
at the back of saw.
Hold the base plate (3) against the edge of the work piece
and lift the body of the saw until the blade is at the right
depth determined by the depth gauge (align the scale
line). d.Secure the base plate(3) by tightening the lever(17).
ATTENTION : Always maintain the correct blade depth
setting. For all cuts the blade depth should not exceed 1/4"
below the material being cut. Excessive blade depth increases
the chance of saw KICKBACK.
Angle Adjustment
a.
Loosen the bevel scale bracket (10) for angle adjustment.
b.
Adjust the base plate(3) to the desired angle between 0°to45° Tighten the bevel scale brack-
et(10).
9.
Maintenance
Never use aggressive detergents or solvents for cleaning.
a.
To prevent accidents, always unplug the saw from the power source before cleaning or
performing any maintenance the saw may be cleaned most effectively using compressed
air.Always wear safety goggles when using compressed air. If compressed air is not available,
use a brush to remove dust and chips from the saw.
b.
Motor ventilation vents and switch levers must be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not
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