OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Removing the Saw Blade (Fig. 3)
a. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
b. Depress and hold the spindle-lock button (R).
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).
4. 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 and bumper for damage at all depth settings before using it.
• If the lower blade guard does not snap closed at any time, take it to a qualified service
technician for repair.
5. Adjusting the Cutting Depth
WARNING
• Always maintain the correct blade-depth setting.
• The correct blade-depth setting for all cuts
should not exceed the thickness of the material
being cut by more than 1/4 in. (6.5 mm). Greater
blade depth will increase the chance of kickback
and cause the cut to be rough.
a. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
b. Raise the depth-locking lever (T) to release it.
c. Hold the base shoe (U) against the workpiece
and raise or lower the saw until the indicator
mark on the saw aligns with the desired depth
on the depth scale (V).
d. Lower the depth-locking lever to lock it into position.
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G
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T
U
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V