241-0430
Circular Saw
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
CAUTION:
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And
Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For
Future Reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Symbols ......................................................... Page 2
Safety Instructions ...................................................... Page 3
Overview/ Specications ................................................. Page 8
Assembly ............................................................ Page 10
Operation ............................................................ Page 11
Maintenance .......................................................... Page 20
Troubleshooting ....................................................... Page 23
Warranty ............................................................. Page 26
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their
meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and
more safely.
WARNING:
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a
qualied service technician.
Symbol
Name
Designation / Explanation
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watts Power
Min Minutes Time
∿
Alternating current Type of current
�
Direct current Type or characteristic of current
n
o
No-load speed Rotational speed at no load
Class II construction Double insulated construction
.../min
Per minute
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed
orbits, etc., per minute
Wear safety goggles
WARNING:
The operation of
any
power tool can result in foreign
objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage.
Before beginning power tool operation,
always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields and a full-face
shield when needed. We recommend a
Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over
eyeglasses or standard safety glasses
with side shields. Always use eye
protection which is marked to comply
with
ANSI Z87.1.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety
symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding.
The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and
warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING:
Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this manual,
including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,” ”WARNING,” and “CAUTION”
before using this tool. Failure to following all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, re, and/or serious personal injury.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION.
May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in
property damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Read all safety
warnings and instructions. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and / or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term power tool in the warnings refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
WARNING:
Risk of re and
electric shock. Dry location use only. Do
not expose to rain. Risk of injury.
WORK AREA SAFETY
1. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed
or grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep the cord away from heat,
oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply.
Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric
shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use the tool while tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection,
used for appropriate conditions, will reduce
personal injuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
that the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and / or battery
pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying
power tools with your finger on the switch or
energizing power tools that have the switch
on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
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6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure that these are
connected and properly used. Use of these
devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
USE AND CARE OF THE
POWER TOOLS
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application. The
correct power tool will do the job better
and more safely at the rate for which it was
designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or the battery pack from the
power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories,
tool bits, etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
BATTERY TOOL USE
AND CARE
1. Recharge only with the charger
specified by the manufacturer. A charger
that is suitable for one type of battery pack
may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
2. Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
3. When the battery pack is not in use,
keep it away from other metal objects,
such as paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects that
can make a connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause burns or a fire.
4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may
be ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, also seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritation or burns.
SERVICE
1. Have your power tool serviced by
a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
CIRCULAR SAWS
DANGER:
Keep hands away from
cutting area and blade. Keep your second
hand on auxillary handle, or motor housing.
If both hands are holding the saw, they
cannot be cut by the blade.
1. Do not reach underneath the work
piece. The guard cannot protect you from
the blade below the work piece.
2. Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness
of the work piece.. Less than a full tooth of
the blade teeth should be visible below the
work piece.
3. Never hold piece being cut in your
hands or across your leg. Secure the work
piece to a stable platform. It is important to
support the work properly to minimize body
exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
4. Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Contact with a ‘live’
wire will also make exposed metal parts of
the power tool ‘live’ and shock the operator.
5. When ripping always use a rip fence or
straight edge guide (sold separately). This
improves the accuracy of cut and reduces
the chance of blade binding.
6. Always use blades with correct size
and shape (diamond versus round) of
arbor holes. Blades that do not match the
mounting hardware of the saw will run
eccentrically, causing loss of control.
7. Never use damaged or incorrect blade
washers or bolt. The blade washers and
bolt were specially designed for your saw,
for optimum performance and safety of
operation.
CAUSES AND OPERATOR
PREVENTION OF KICKBACK
Kickback is sudden reaction to a pinched,
bound or misaligned saw blade, causing
an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the
workpiece toward the operator;
When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by
the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the
motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back
toward the operator;
If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned
in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the
blade can dig into the top surface if the wood
causing the blade to climb out the kerf and
jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or
incorrect operation procedures or conditions
and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below.
1. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on
the saw and position your arms to resist
kickback forces. Position your body to
either side of the blade, but not in line with
the blade. Kickback could cause the saw
to jump backwards, but kickback forces
can be controlled by the operator, if proper
precautions are taken.
2. When blade is binding, or when
interrupting a cut for any reason, release
the trigger and hold the saw motionless
in the material until the blade comes to a
complete stop. Never attempt to remove
the saw from the work or pull the saw
backward while the blade is in motion or
kickback may occur. Investigate and take
corrective actions to eliminate the cause of
blade binding.
3. When restarting a saw in the work
piece, centre the saw blade in the kerfs and
check that saw teeth are not engaged into
the material. If saw blade is binding, It may
walk up or kickback from the work piece as
the saw is restarted.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4. Support large panels to minimize the
risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large
panels tend to sag under their own weight.
Supports must be placed under the panel on
both sides, near the line of cut and near the
edge of the panel.
5. Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerfs causing excessive
friction, blade binding and kickback.
6. Blade depth and bevel adjusting
locking levers must be tight and secure
before making cut. If blade adjustment
shifts while cutting, it may cause binding
and kickback.
7. Use extra caution when making a
‘plunge cut’ into existing walls or other
blind areas. The protruding blade may cut
objects that can cause kickback.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR SAWS WITH INNER
PENDULUM GUARD
1. Check lower guard for proper closing
before each use. Do not operate the saw if
lower guard does not move freely and close
instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard
into the open position. If saw is accidentally
dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the
lower guard with the retracting handle and
make sure it moves freely and does not touch
the blade or any other part, in all angles and
depths of cut.
2. Check the operation of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced
before use. Lower guard may operate
sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a build-up of debris.
3. Lower guard should be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as’ plunge cuts’
and ‘compound cuts’ .Raise lower guard
by retracting handle and as soon as blade
enters the material, the lower guard must
be released. For all other sawing, the lower
guard should operate automatically.
4. Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing saw down
on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting
blade will cause the saw to walk backwards,
cutting whatever is in its path. Be ware of the
time it takes for the blade to stop after switch
is released.
5. Use only with battery and charger listed
below.
Battery pack Charger
252-8024
252-8029
252-8030
252-8031
252-8032
252-8033
252-8034
252-8035
252-8025
252-8036
252-8037
252-8044
DANGER:
People with electronic
devices, such as pacemakers, should
consult their physician(s) before using
this product. Operation of electrical
equipment in close proximity to a heart
pacemaker could cause interference or
failure of the pacemaker.
WARNING:
Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling
and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from
chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area,
and work with approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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OVERVIEW
Spindle lock button
Depth-of-cut scale
Motor housing
Depth-of-cut
adjustment lever
Blade wrench
(Storage in tool)
Front assist handle
Worklight
Bevel scale
Bevel adjustment
locking knob
Blade
Base
Lower blade guard
Blade clamping hex screw
Lower blade
guard lever
Trigger switch
Lock-off button
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OVERVIEW
PLASTIC UPPER AND
LOWER BLADE GUARD WITH
ANTI-SNAG FEATURE
Lightweight blade guards provide protection
from the blade. The self-retracting lower
blade guard features an anti-snag design for
more efcient cutting.
ELECTRIC BRAKE
The saw has an electric brake to quickly
stop the blade from rotating.
0° TO 50° BEVEL ADJUSTMENT
The bevel adjustment knob allows you to set
the circular saw for bevel cuts from 0° to 50°.
LED WORKLIGHT
The xed-position LED worklight, located
on the front of the saw, allows better
cut-line visibility.
INTEGRATED RIP AND CROSS-
CUT RULER
The base has integrated rip and crosscut
rulers for quick reference when making
repetitive cuts.
HEX KEY STORAGE
The blade screw hex key is conveniently
stored on board, at the front of the
motor housing.
ERGONOMIC DESIGN
The design of the saw allows proper two hand
control when cutting. It has been designed to
be comfortable and easy to grasp.
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
The spindle lock button allows you to secure
the blade when turning the blade screw.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON
The lock-off button reduces the possibility of
accidental starting. The button can be used
on either the left or right of the trigger switch.
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT LEVER
The depth adjustment lever adjusts the cut-
ting capacity of 0 to 2-1/8-in. at 90° and 0 to
1-3/4-in. at 45°.
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SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
No-load Speed 4800 RPM
Blade Diameter 6-1/2 in. (165mm)
Blade Arbor 5/8 in. (16mm)
Cutting Depth at 90° 2-1/8 in.
Cutting Depth at 45° 1-3/4 in.
Maximum Bevel Angle Adjustable 0-50°
Tool weight (without battery) 5 lbs. 8 oz.
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped
completely assembled.
1. Carefully remove the tool and any
accessories from the box. Make sure that all
items listed in the packing list are included.
2. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure
that no breakage or damage occurred
during shipping.
3. Do not discard the packing material
until you have carefully inspected and
satisfactorily operated the tool.
CONTENTS
6-1/2-in.Circular saw, Hex wrench and
Operator’s manual
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
If any part is broken or
missing, do not attempt to plug in the pow-
er cord or operate the tool until thebroken
or missing part is replaced. Failure to do so
could result inpossible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to mod-
ify this circular saw or create accessories
not recommended for use with this saw.
Any such alteration or modication is mis-
use and could result in a hazardous condi-
tion leading to possibly serious injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious person-
al injury, always remove the battery pack
from the circular when assembling parts.
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BLADE GUARD
SYSTEM (FIG. 2)
Lower blade guard is in up
position when making a cut
Blade exposed on
underside of workpiece
FIG. 2
The lower blade guard attached to your
saw is there for your protection and safety.
It should never be altered for any reason.
If it becomes damaged or begins to return
slowly, do not operate the saw until the
damaged guard has been repaired or
replaced. Always leave the blade guard in
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. Since the blade is exposed
on the underside of the workpiece, keep
hands and ngers away from the cutting
area. Any part of your body coming in con-
tact with the moving blade will result in se-
rious injury.
CAUTION:
Never use the saw
when the blade guard is not operating cor-
rectly. Check the guard for correct opera-
tion before each use. The guard is oper-
ating correctly when it moves freely and
readily returns to the closed position. If you
drop the saw, check the lower blade guard
and bumper for damaged at all depth-of-
cut settings before reuse.
TO ATTACH BATTERY
PACK (FIG. 1)
FIG. 1
NOTICE: Use with the battery packs listed
on page 7 only.
1. Make sure that the circular saw is “OFF”.
2. Align the raised rib on the battery pack
with the grooves on the bottom of the
saw, and then slide the battery forward
to attach the battery pack to the saw.
NOTICE: When placing the battery pack
on the tool, be sure that the raised rib on
the battery pack aligns with the groove
on the saw and that the latches snap into
place properly. Improper assembly of the
battery pack can cause damage to internal
components.
TO DETACH BATTERY
PACK (FIG. 1)
1. Release the trigger switch to engage the
lock-off button.
2. Depress the battery release buttons
located on the front of the battery pack
to release the battery pack.
3. Pull forward on the battery pack to
remove from the tool.
OPERATION
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SAW BLADES
All saw blades need to be kept clean, sharp
and properly set in order to cut efciently.
Using a dull blade places a heavy load
on the saw and increases the danger of
kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so
sharp blades are always available. Gum and
wood pitch hardened on the blade slows the
saw down. Use gum and pitch remover, hot
water or kerosene to remove them. Do not
use gasoline.
KICKBACK (FIG. 3 - FIG. 6)
OPERATION
WARNING:
When using the saw,
always stay alert and exercise control. Do
not remove the saw from the workpiece
while the blade is moving.
WARNING:
A 6-1/2-inch blade is
the maximum blade capacity of your saw.
A blade larger than 6-1/2 inches will come
in contact with the blade guards. NEVER
use a blade that is so thick that it prevents
the outer blade washer from engaging with
the at side of the spindle. Blades that
are too large or too thick can result in an
accident causing serious injury.
Blade is Set Too Deep
DIRECTION OF KICKBACK
DIRECTION OF CUT
Correct Blade Depth
FIG. 3
WRONG!
WRONG!
INCORRECT SUPPORT
FIG. 4
Correct blade depth setting:
maximum of 1/4 in. shows
below workpiece
1/4-in.
maximum
FIG. 5
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OPERATION
CORRECT SUPPORT
FIG. 6
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls
rapidly and the saw is driven back towards
the operator. Blade stalling is caused by any
action that pinches the blade in the wood.
To guard against kickback, avoid
dangerous practices such as the following:
• Setting blade depth incorrectly.
• Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece.
• Twisting the blade while making a cut.
• Making a cut with a dull, gummed up or
improperly set blade.
• Supporting the workpiece incorrectly.
(See FIG. 4)
• Forcing a cut.
• Cutting warped or wet lumber.
• Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing
the tool.
• Attempting to cut with blade at less than
full speed.
WARNING:
If the blade comes in
contact with the workpiece before it reach-
es full speed, it could cause the saw to
“kickback” towards you, which could result
in serious injury.
To avoid kickback, always follow these
instructions:
• Keep the blade at the correct depth setting.
The depth setting should not exceed 1/4
inch below the material being cut.
• Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails
before cutting. Never saw into a knot
or nail.
• Make straight cuts. Always use a straight
edge guide (sold separately) when rip
cutting. This helps prevent twisting the
blade.
• Use clean, sharp and properly set blades.
Never make cuts with dull blades.
• Support the workpiece properly before
beginning a cut.
• Use steady, even pressure when making a
cut. Never force a cut.
• Do not cut warped or wet lumber
• Hold the saw rmly with both hands and
keep your body in a balanced position so
as to resist the forces if kickback should
occur.
WARNING:
To avoid kickback, re-
lease the switch trigger immediately if the
blade binds or the saw stalls. Kickback
could cause you to lose control of the saw.
Loss of control can lead to serious injury.
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OPERATION
LOCK-OFF BUTTON (FIG. 7)
FIG. 7
Lock-off button
Trigger switch
The lock-off button reduces the possibility
of accidental starting. The lock-off button is
located on the handle above the trigger switch.
The lock-off button must be depressed before
you squeeze the trigger switch.
NOTICE: The lock-off button can be
operated from either the left or right side.
STARTING/STOPPING
THE SAW (FIG. 7)
To start the saw:
1. Depress the lock-off button.
2. Depress the trigger switch. Always let the
blade reach full speed, then guide the saw
into the workpiece.
To stop the saw:
1. Release the trigger switch.
2. After you release the trigger switch, allow
the blade to come to a complete stop. Do
not remove the saw from the workpiece
while the blade is moving.
DEPTH OF CUT
ADJUSTMENTS (FIG. 8)
FIG. 8
Always keep the correct blade depth
setting. The correct blade depth setting for
all cuts should not exceed 1/4 inch below
the material to be cut. Excess blade depth
will increase the chance of kickback and
cause the cut to be rough. One blade tooth
below the material to be cut works best for
efcient cutting action.
TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH
1. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
2. Loosen the depth-of-cut adjustment lever.
3. Determine the desired depth of cut.
4. Hold the base of the saw at against the
edge of the workpiece and then raise or
lower the saw until the indicator mark on
the bracket aligns with the desired depth-
of-cut mark.
5. Securely tighten the depth-of-cut
adjustment lever.
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OPERATING THE SAW
(FIG. 9-FIG. 10)
It is important to understand the correct
method for operating the saw. Refer to the
gures in this section to learn the correct
and incorrect ways for handling the saw.
DANGER:
When lifting the saw
from the workpiece, the blade is exposed
on the underside of the saw until the lower
blade guard closes. Make sure the lower
blade guard is closed before setting the
saw down.
WARNING:
To make sawing easier
and safer, always maintain proper control
of the saw. Loss of control could cause an
accident resulting in possibly serious injury.
WARNING:
Always clamp and
support the workpiece securely. Always
maintain proper control of the saw. Failure
to clamp and support the workpiece and
loss of control of the saw could result in
serious injury.
WARNING:
Always cut in a forward
direction. Cutting in reverse direction
could cause the saw to climb up on the
workpiece and back toward you, possibly
causing serious injury.
FIG. 9
OPERATION
WRONG!
WRONG!
FIG. 10
To make the best and safest cut:
1. Hold the saw rmly with both hands.
2. Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece
while making a cut.
3. Support the workpiece so that the cut
(kerf) is always to your side.
4. Support the workpiece near the cut.
5. Clamp the workpiece securely so that the
workpiece will not move during the cut.
6. Always place the saw weight on the portion
of the workpiece that is supported, not on
the “cut off” piece.
7. Place the workpiece with the “good”
side down.
NOTICE: The good side of the workpiece
is the side where appearance is important.
8. Draw a guideline along the desired line of
cut before beginning your cut.
NOTICE: Do not touch the blade to the
workpiece until the saw has reached
maximum speed.
WARNING:
If the blade comes
in contact with the workpiece before it
reaches full speed, it could cause the saw
to “kickback” towards you, which could
result in serious injury.
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OPERATION
WARNING:
ALWAYS clamp and
support workpiece securely. ALWAYS
maintain proper control of saw. Failure to
clamp and support workpiece and loss of
control of saw could result in serious injury.
INTEGRATED RIP AND
CROSSCUT RULERS
Marked along the base across the front of
the saw is a ruler for measuring repetitive
cuts. The markings on the front of the base
are in increments of 1/2-inch (12.7 mm).
NOTICE: The distance from the line of cut
to the guideline is the amount you should
offset the guide.
MAKING CROSS CUTS AND RIP CUTS (FIG. 11)
FIG. 11
Line of cut
0°indicator
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align
your line of cut with the left side of the notch
by the 0
0
indicator. Since blade thicknesses
vary, always make a trial cut in scrap material
along a guideline to determine how much, if
any, the guideline must be offset to produce
an accurate cut.
WARNING:
Do not bind the blade in
the cut. It could cause the saw to “kickback”
towards you, which could result in serious
injury.
WARNING:
If the blade comes
in contact with the workpiece before it
reaches full speed, it could cause the saw
to “kickback” towards you, which could
result in serious injury.
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MAKING RIP CUTS
The combination blade provided with your
saw is for both cross cuts and rip cuts.
Ripping is cutting lengthwise with the grain
of the wood (FIG. 12).
FIG. 12
Desired width
of cut
When rip cutting large sheet, use a straight
edge (FIG. 13).
FIG. 13
Desired line
of cut
1. Secure the workpiece.
2. Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece
using C-clamps.
3. Rest the front edge of the base on the
workpiece. Depress the lock-off button
and squeeze the trigger switch to start
the saw. Allow the saw to reach full speed
before allowing the saw blade to contact
the workpiece.
4. Carefully guide the saw along the straight
edge to achieve a straight rip cut.
WARNING:
ALWAYS clamp and
support workpiece securely. ALWAYS
maintain proper control of saw. Failure to
clamp and support workpiece and loss of
control of saw could result in serious injury.
BEVEL CUTTING
The angle of cut can be adjusted to any
desired setting between 0°and 50°.
NOTICE: When making 50° bevel cuts, the
blade should be set at full depth of cut.
Since blade thicknesses vary and different
angles require different settings, always
make a trial cut in scrap material along
a guideline to determine how much you
should offset the guideline on the workpiece
to be cut.
TO ADJUST BEVEL
SETTING (FIG. 14)
1. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
2. Loosen the bevel adjustment knob by
rotating the knob counterclockwise.
3. Tilt the base until the bevel indicator
reaches the desired setting on the bevel
scale (0°-50°).
4. Tighten the bevel adjustment knob by
rotating the knob clockwise.
FIG. 14
Bevel
adjustment knob
OPERATION
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OPERATION
MAKING A BEVEL CUT (FIG. 15)
1. Secure workpiece with clamps. When
making a bevel cut, hold the saw rmly
with both hands.
2. Rest the front edge of the base on the
workpiece. Depress the lock-off button
and squeeze the trigger switch to start
the saw. Allow the saw to reach full speed
before before allowing the saw blade to
contact the workpiece.
3. After completing the cut, release the
trigger switch and allow the blade to
come to a complete stop. After the blade
has stopped, remove the saw from the
workpiece.
4. When making 45° bevel cuts, there is a
notch in the saw base to help you line up
the blade with the line of cut. Align your line
of cut with the right side of the notch by the
45° indicator.
WARNING:
Attempting to make
bevel cuts without the bevel adjustment
knob securely tightened can result in
serious injury.
FIG. 15
Line of cut
45°indicator
0° BEVEL STOP
The saw has a 0° bevel stop has been adjusted
before shipment to assure that the blade is
vertical to the base at 0°bevel cutting.
TO CHECK 0° BEVEL
STOP (FIG. 16)
Blade
Base
Carpenter’s square
FIG. 16
1. Remove battery pack from the saw.
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OPERATION
WARNING:
Always remove the
battery pack from the tool when assembling
parts, changing blades and making
adjustments. Failure to obey this warning
could cause serious personal injury.
2. Using a carpenter’s square, check the
squareness of the saw blade to the base of
the saw.
TO ADJUST 0° BEVEL
STOP (FIG. 17)
FIG. 17
0° bevel stop
adjusting screw
1. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
2. Loosen the bevel adjustment knob.
3. Turn over the saw on a workbench.
4. Using a hex wrench(sold separately), turn
the 0°bevel stop adjusting screw until the
base is square with the saw blade.
POCKET CUTTING (FIG. 18)
Lower
blade guard
Lower blade
guard lever
Guideline
FIG. 18
WARNING:
Always adjust the bevel
setting to zero before making a pocket cut.
Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting
can result in a loss of control of the saw,
which can result in serious injury.
1. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
2. Adjust the bevel setting to zero.
3. Set the blade to the correct blade
depth setting.
4. Place battery pack onto the saw.
5. Swing the lower blade guard up using the
lower blade lever.
NOTICE: Always raise the lower blade
guard with the lever to avoid serious injury.
6. Hold the lower blade guard up by the lever.
7. Rest the front of the saw base at against
the workpiece with the rear handle raised
so the blade does not touch the workpiece.
8. Start the saw and let the blade reach full
speed.
9. Guide the saw into the workpiece and
make the cut.
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OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
To ensure safety and
reliability, all repairs should be performed
by a qualied service technician at an
Authorized Service Center.
WARNING:
For your safety, always
turn off switch and unplug circular saw from
the power source before performing any
maintenance or cleaning.
It has been found that power tools are
subject to accelerated wear and possible
premature failure when they are used to work
on ber, wallboard, spackling compounds
or plaster. The chips and grindings from
these materials are highly abrasive to power
tool parts, such as bearings, brushes,
commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not
recommended that this tool be used for
extended work on any berglass material,
wallboard, spackling compound or plaster.
During any use on these materials, it is
extremely important that the tool is cleaned
frequently by blowing with an air jet.
WARNING:
Always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields
during power tool operations, or when
blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also
wear a dust mask.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
The tool may be cleaned most effectively
with compressed dry air. Always wear
safety goggles when cleaning tools with
compressed air.
WARNING:
When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts. Use of any
other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage. To ensure safety and
reliability, all repairs should be performed
by a qualied service technician.
10. Release the trigger switch and allow the
blade to come to a complete stop.
11. Lift the saw from the workpiece.
12. Clear corners out with a hand saw or saber
saw.
WARNING:
Never tie the lower blade
guard in the raised position. Leaving the
blade exposed could result in serious injury
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Do not at any time let
brake uids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, penetrating oils, etc. come in
contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic, which
may result in serious personal injury. Periodic
maintenance allows for long life and trouble-
free operation. A cleaning and maintenance
schedule should be maintained. As a
common preventive maintenance practice,
follow these recommended steps:
1. When work has been completed, clean
the tool to allow smooth functioning of
the tool over time.
2. Use clean damp cloths to wipe the tool.
3. Check the state of all electrical cables.
4. Keep the motor air openings free from
oil, grease and sawdust or woodchips,
and store tool in a dry place.
5. Be certain that all moving parts are well
lubricated, particularly after lengthy
exposure to damp and/or dirty conditions.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated
with a sufcient amount of high-grade
lubricant for the life of the tool under normal
operating conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
CHANGING THE BLADE (FIG. 19)
FIG. 19
Direction of blade
rotation (teeth
point up at front
Place a
drop of
goog-quality
machine oil
Outer
blade
washer
Inner bushing washer
Blade screw
WARNING:
A 6-1/2-in. blade is the
maximum blade capacity of the saw. Use
only 6-1/2-in. blades when replacing worn
or damaged blades. Never use a blade that
is too thick to allow the outer blade washer
to engage with the ats on the spindle.
Thicker blades will prevent the blade screw
from securing the blade on the spindle,
resulting in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Be sure to wear protective
work gloves while handling a saw blade.
The blade can injure unprotected hands.
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MAINTENANCE
1. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
2. Loosen the depth of cut adjustment lever.
Raise the saw to the maximum height and
tighten the depth of cut adjustment lever.
3. Locate and remove the hex key from the
storage area.
4. Depress the spindle lock button, place the
hex key in the blade screw and move the
hex key back and forth until you feel the
spindle lock button depress further. This
action locks the blade in position so the
blade screw can be removed. With the
spindle lock button rmly depressed, turn
the blade screw clockwise to remove it.
5. Use the blade guard lever to raise the
lower blade guard and hold it in the
raised position.
6. Remove the blade screw and the outer
blade washer and the blade.
7. The remaining washer is the inner bushing
washer that ts around the spindle shaft
and does not need to be removed.
8. Put a drop of good-quality machine
oil onto the inner bushing washer and
outer blade washer where they will
contact the blade.
9. Place a new saw blade inside the lower
blade guard, onto the spindle shaft and
against the inner bushing washer.
NOTICE: The teeth of the blade should
point upward at the front of the saw.
10. Replace outer blade washer.
11. Depress and hold the spindle lock button
as you replace the blade screw and hand
tighten the screw in a counterclockwise
direction. Use the hex key to tighten the
blade screw securely.
12. Return hex key into the storage area.
NOTICE: Never use a blade that is too thick
to allow the outer blade washer to engage
with the at side of the spindle.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The blade
does not follow
a straight line:
Teeth are dull. This is
caused by hitting a hard
object such as a nail,
dulling teeth on one side.
The blade tends to cut to
the side with the sharpest
teeth.
Change to a new blade.
Base is out of line or bent.
Have the tool repaired by a qualified
service technician.
Blade is bent. Change to a new blade.
The blade
binds or
smokes from
friction:
Blade is dull. Sharpen or change to a new blade.
Blade is on backwards. Reassemble the blade correctly.
Blade is bent. Change a new blade.
Incorrect blade is being
used.
Use a suitable blade.
Workpiece is not properly
supported.
Clamp the workpiece firmly.
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NOTES
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NOTES
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CIRCULAR SAW
WARRANTY
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®
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Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your MASTERFORCE
®
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power tool for any reason within ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, return
the tool with your original receipt to any MENARDS
®
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you a refund – no questions asked.
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This MASTERFORCE
®
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Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. If, during normal use, this
MASTERFORCE
®
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workmanship within three (3) years from the date of original purchase, simply bring
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At its discretion, MASTERFORCE
®
agrees to have the tool or any defective part(s)
repaired or replaced with the same or similar MASTERFORCE
®
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free of charge, within the stated warranty period, when returned by the original
purchaser with original sales receipt. Not withstanding the foregoing, this limited
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limited to blades, brushes, belts, bits, light bulbs, and/or batteries; (2) shall be void
if this tool is used for commercial and/or rental purposes; and (3) does not cover any
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representation(s) made will not be binding on seller or its employees. The rights
under this limited warranty are to the original purchaser of the Merchandise and may
not be transferred to any subsequent owner. This limited warranty is in lieu of all
warranties, expressed or implied including warranties or merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose. Seller shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or
consequential damages. The sole exclusive remedy against the seller will be for the
replacement of any defects as provided herein, as long as the seller is willing or
able to replace this product or is willing to refund the purchase price as provided
above. For insurance purposes, seller is not allowed to demonstrate any of these
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