7-1/4" Circular Saw
241-0998
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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 .............................................................. Page 8
Specifications .......................................................... Page 9
Assembly ............................................................. Page 9
Operation ............................................................ Page 10
Maintenance .......................................................... Page 18
Troubleshooting ....................................................... Page 18
Warranty ............................................................. Page 22
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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.
Symbol
Name
Designation / Explanation
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watts Power
∿
Alternating current Type of current
�
Direct current Type or characteristic of current
n
o
No-load speed Rotational speed at no load
lbs Pounds Weight
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.
Read instruction
manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must
read instruction manual.
UL logo
This symbol designates that this tool is
listed by Underwriters Laboratories, to
United States standards.
WARNING:
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a
qualied service technician.
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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
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING:
Read all safety
warnings, instructions, illustrations and
specications provided with this power
tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below 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.
WORK AREA SAFETY
1. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable 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 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 a power tool while
you are tired or under the inuence 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 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
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 energising 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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and
clothing away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
8. Do not let familiarity gained from
frequent use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety
principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
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
safer 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 remove the battery pack,
if detachable, 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’s or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools and accessories.
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
and 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.
SERVICE
1. Have your power tool serviced by a
qualied repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ALL SAWS
CUTTING PROCEDURES
DANGER:
Keep hands away from
cutting area and the blade. Keep your
second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor
housing. If both hands are holding the saw,
they cannot be cut by the blade.
1. Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
The guard cannot protect you from the blade
below the workpiece.
2. Adjust the cutting depth to the
thickness of the workpiece. Less than a full
tooth of the blade teeth should be visible
below the workpiece.
3. Never hold the workpiece in your hands
or across your leg while cutting. Secure
the workpiece to a stable platform. It is
important to support the work properly to
minimize body exposure, blade binding, or
loss of control.
4. Hold the 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 could give the operator an electric
shock.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5. When ripping, always use a rip fence
or straight edge guide. 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
arbour holes. Blades that do not match the
mounting hardware of the saw will run off-
centre, 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.
FURTHER SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL SAWS
KICKBACK CAUSES AND
RELATED WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched,
jammed 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 jammed
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 of the
wood causing the blade to climb out of the
kerf and jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/
or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below.
1. Maintain a rm 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 workpiece,
centre the saw blade in the kerf so that saw
teeth are not engaged into the material. If a
saw blade binds, it may walk up or kickback
from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
4. Support large panels to minimise 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 kerf causing excessive
friction, blade binding and kickback.
6. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
levers must be tight and secure before
making the cut. If blade adjustment shifts
while cutting, it may cause binding and
kickback.
7. Use extra caution when sawing into
existing walls or other blind areas. The
protruding blade may cut objects that can
cause kickback.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
LOWER BLADE GUARD
1. Check the lower guard for proper
closing before each use. Do not operate
the saw if the lower guard does not move
freely and close instantly. Never clamp or
tie the lower guard into the open position.
If the saw is accidentally dropped, the 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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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. The lower guard may be retracted
manually only for special cuts such as
“plunge cuts” and “compound cuts”.
Raise the lower guard by the retracting
handle and as soon as the 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 oor. An unprotected,
coasting blade will cause the saw to walk
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path.
Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to
stop after switch is released.
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
Main handle
Lower-blade-guard
lever
Lower blade guard
Edge-guide locking
knob
Depth-of-cut
adjustment lever
Bevel-adjustment
locking knob
Bevel scale
Auxiliary handle
Spindle-lock button
Edge guide
Depth scale
On/off trigger
switch
FIG. 1
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SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Voltage 120 V~ 60 Hz
Rated Power Input 14 A
No load Speed 6000 /min
Blade Diameter 7-1/4" (185mm)
Blade arbor 5/8" (16mm)
Cutting Depth at 90° 2-1/2" (63.5mm)
Cutting Depth at 45° 1-13/16" (46mm)
Bevel Angle Adjustable 0-45°
Tool Weight 8 lb. 3 oz. (3.72 kg)
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
If any part is broken
or missing, DO NOT attempt to plug in the
power cord or operate the tool until the
broken or missing part is replaced. Failure
to do so could result in serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to
modify this tool or create accessories not
recommended for use with this tool. Any
such alteration or modication is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Your tool should
never be connected to the power source
when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, installing or removing
blades, cleaning, or when it is not in
use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent
accidental starting, which could cause
serious personal injury.
CONTENTS
Circular saw, vacuum adaptor, screw, blade
wrench, blade, edge guide and instruction
manual.
UNPACKING
1. Carefully remove the tool and any
accessories from the carton. 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.
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OPERATION
BLADE GUARD SYSTEM (FIG.2)
The lower blade guard attached to your
circular 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 or sluggishly, do not operate
the saw until the blade guard has been
repaired or replaced.
Always leave the guard in its correct
operating position when using the saw.
Lower blade guard is
in the up position when
making a cut
FIG. 2
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
contact with a moving blade will result in
serious injury.
CAUTION:
Never use the saw
when the guard is not operating properly.
The guard should be checked for correct
operation before each use. If you drop
your saw, check the lower blade guard
and bumper for damage at all depth
settings before using.
SAW BLADES
All saw blades need to be kept clean, sharp
and properly set, in order to cut efficiently.
Using a dull blade places a heavy load on the
saw and increases the danger of kickback.
Keep extra blades on hand, so that 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
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls
rapidly and the saw is driven back towards
you. Blade stalling is caused by any action
that pinches the blade in the wood.
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TO GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK, AVOID
DANGEROUS PRACTICES SUCH AS THE
FOLLOWING:
• Setting the 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
(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.
Kickback- Blade set too deep
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
WRONG
Incorrect support
WARNING:
Release the trigger
switch immediately if the blade binds or
the saw stalls. Kickback could cause you
to lose control of the saw, which can lead
to serious injury.
TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK,
FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS:
1. Keep the blade at the correct depth
setting. The depth setting should not
exceed 1/4 inch below the material
being cut (FIG.5).
2. Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails
before cutting. Never saw into a knot
or nail.
3. Make straight cuts. Always use a
straight edge guide when rip cutting.
This helps prevent twisting of the blade.
4. Use clean, sharp and properly set blades.
Never make cuts with dull blades.
5. Support the workpiece properly before
beginning a cut (FIG.6).
6. Use steady, even pressure when making
a cut. Never force a cut.
7. Do not cut warped or wet lumber.
8. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and
keep your body in a balanced position
so as to resist the forces if kickback
should occur.
Correct blade depth setting:
blade exposed 1/4-in. or less on
underside of workpiece
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
Correct support
OPERATION
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OPERATION
INTEGRATED RIP AND
CROSSCUT RULER
Marked along the base across the front of
the saw is a ruler for measuring repetitive
cuts. It is marked 3-3/4 inches to the left of
0° and 1-1/4 inches to the right of 0° in 1/16-
inch increments.
DEPTH-OF-CUT ADJUSTMENT
Always keep the correct blade-depth
setting. The correct blade-depth setting for
all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. 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 is best for
efficient cutting action.
TO ADJUST BLADE DEPTH
(FIG.7)
1. Unplug the circular saw from the power
supply.
2. Loosen the depth-of-cut adjustment
lever by lifting it up.
3. Determine the desired depth of cut.
4. Hold the base of the saw flat against the
edge of the workpiece and then raise or
lower the saw until the indicator on the
bracket aligns with the desired depth on
the depth scale.
5. Tighten the depth-of-cut adjustment
lever securely.
FIG. 7
Depth of cut
adjustment lever
Depth scale
BEVEL ADJUSEMENTS
The angle of cut can be adjusted to any
desired setting between 0°and 45°.
Because 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.8)
FIG. 8
1. Unplug the circular saw from the power
supply.
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.
4. Tighten the bevel-adjustment knob by
rotating the knob clockwise.
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OPERATION
WARNING:
A 7-1/4 inch blade
is the maximum blade capacity of the
saw. Use only 7-1/4 inch blades when
replacing a worn or damaged blade. 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:
Never use a blade with
a rated speed lower than the speed shown
on the tool.
WARNING:
This tool is for cutting
wood only. Use only the correct saw
blades for wood-cutting operations. It’s
not recommended operating the saw
for a long time to result in overheating
the blade tips.Do not use any abrasive
wheels.
WARNING:
Be sure to wear
protective work gloves while handling
a saw blade. The blade can injure
unprotected hands.
VACUUM ADAPTOR (FIG.10)
Your tool is equipped with a vacuum adaptor
(Ø1-1/4’’) for connecting a vacuum cleaner.
1. To attach a vacuum adaptor to the saw,
insert it into the slot of the upper blade
guard and then use the locking screw
(included) to secure it.
FIG. 10
Vacuum adaptor
CHANGING THE BLADE (FIG.9)
FIG. 9
Outer
washer
Hex
wrench
Blade
Blade
screw
1. Unplug the circular saw from the power
supply.
2. While depressing the spindle-lock
button, place the blade wrench on the
blade screw and move it back and forth
until you feel the spindle-lock button
depress further. This action locks the
blade in position so that the blade screw
can be removed.
3. With the spindle-lock button firmly
depressed, turn the blade screw
counterclockwise to loosen it.
4. Remove the blade screw and the outer
blade washer and the blade Wear gloves.
5. The remaining washer is the inner
bushing washer that fits around the
spindle shaft; it does not need to
be removed.
6. Put a drop of good-quality machine oil
onto the inner bushing washer and outer
blade washer where they will contact
the blade.
7. 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.
8. Replace the outer blade washer.
9. Depress and hold the spindle-lock
button as you replace the blade
screw and hand-tighten the screw
in a clockwise direction. Use the
blade wrench to tighten the blade
screw securely.
Screw holes
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OPERATION
2. To remove the vacuum adaptor from the
saw, just loosen the locking screw on
the vacuum adaptor.
TURNING THE SAW ON AND OFF
(FIG.11)
1. Connect the power cord of your circular
saw to a standard household power outlet.
2. To turn the saw ON, depress the on/off
trigger switch.
3. To turn the tool OFF, release the
trigger switch.
FIG. 11
On/off trigger
switch
TO MAKE THE BEST POSSIBLE
CUT
1. Hold the saw firmly with both hands
(FIG. 12).
2. Avoid placing your hand on the
workpiece while making a cut.
3. Support the workpiece so that you
are always standing to one side of the
cut (kerf).
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 side
of workpiece that is supported, not on
the side that will fall off when the cut is
completed.
7. Place the workpiece with the “good”
side down.
8. Draw a guideline along the desired line
of cut before beginning your cut.
9. Rest the front edge of the base on the
workpiece, without the blade touching
the workpiece, then depress the lock-off
button and squeeze the trigger switch
to start the saw.
10. Allow the blade to reach full speed, and
then guide the saw into the workpiece.
NOTICE: The good side of the workpiece
is the side where appearance is important.
INSTALLING AND USING THE
EDGE GUIDE (FIG.12)
Always use an edge guide when making long
or wide rip cuts with your saw. You can use
either a straight edge or use an edge guide.
NOTICE: The edge guide can be used on
the left or right side of the blade.
FIG. 12
1. Unplug the circular saw from the power
supply.
2. Position the edge guide so that the arm
with the ruler side is facing up. Slide
the arm of the edge guide through
the mounting slots at the front of the
saw base.
3. Adjust the edge guide to the desired
width of cut.
4. Tighten the edge-guide locking knob.
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OPERATION
5. When using an edge guide, position the
face of the edge guide firmly against the
edge of the workpiece. This will help
make a true cut without binding the
blade. The edge of the workpiece must
be straight for the cut to be straight.
Use caution to prevent the blade from
binding in the cut.
MAKING CROSS CUTS AND RIP
CUTS (FIG.13)
Refer to “TO MAKE THE BEST POSSIBLE
CUT” sections for general instructions.
When making a cross cut or rip cut, align
your line of cut with the center of the notch
next to the 0° indicator. Because 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.
FIG. 13
Line of cut
0° indicator
MAKING RIP CUTS (FIG.14)
The combination blade provided with your
saw is for both cross cuts and rip cuts.
Ripping is cutting lengthwise along the grain
of the wood.
When rip cutting a large sheet, use a straight
edge (available separately).
FIG. 14
C-Clamp
Guideline
Workpiece
Straight
edge
1. Secure the workpiece.
2. Use C-clamps (available separately) to
clamp a straight edge to the workpiece.
3. Rest the front edge of the base on the
workpiece. Depress the trigger switch
to start the saw. Allow the saw to reach
full speed before engaging the blade in
the workpiece.
4. Move the saw into the workplace
and carefully guide the saw along the
straight edge to achieve a straight
rip cut.
5. 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.
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FIG. 15
Line of cut
45° indicator
OPERATION
MAKING A BEVEL CUT (FIG.15)
Refer to “TO MAKE THE BEST POSSIBLE
CUT” sections for general instructions.
1. Secure the workpiece with clamps.
2. Draw a line of cut on the workpiece.
3. Unplug the saw.
4. Adjust and secure the saw at the desired
bevel angle.
5. Connect the power cord of your
circular saw to a standard household
power outlet.
6. When making a bevel cut, hold the saw
firmly with both hands.
7. Rest the front edge of the base on the
workpiece. Depress the trigger switch
to start the saw. Allow the saw to reach
full speed before engaging the blade in
the workpiece.
8. Move the saw blade into the workpiece
and smoothly follow the line of cut.
9. 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.
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OPERATION
POCKET CUTTING (FIG.16)
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Adjust the bevel setting to 0°. Set the
blade to the correct blade-depth setting.
3. Plug in the saw.
4. Use the lower-blade-guard lever to raise
the lower blade guard.
5. Hold the lower blade guard in place with
the lower-blade-guard lever.
6. Rest the front of the base flat against
the workpiece, with the rear of the saw
raised so that the blade does not touch
the workpiece.
7. Start the saw, and allow the blade to
reach full speed.
8. Lower the saw into the workpiece, and
make the cut.
9. Release the trigger switch, and allow
the blade to come to a complete stop.
10. Lift the saw from the workpiece..
11. Clear the corners out with a hand saw or
sabre saw.
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.
WARNING:
Always cut in a
forward direction when plunge cutting.
Cutting in the reverse direction could
cause the saw to climb up on the
workpiece and kick back toward the
operator.
FIG. 16
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
To ensure safety and
reliability, all repairs should be performed
by a qualied service technician.
WARNING:
When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts. The use
of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause damage to the product.
WARNING:
Unplug the circular
saw from the power source before
cleaning or performing any maintenance.
WARNING:
Using compressed
air may be the most effective cleaning
method. Always wear safety goggles
when cleaning tools with compressed air.
WARNING:
If the supply cord
is damaged, it must be replaced by a
specially prepared cord available through
the service organization.
Before each use:
• Inspect the circular saw, the switch,
and the cord for damage.
• Check for damaged, missing, or worn
parts.
• Check for loose screws, misalignment
or binding of moving parts, or any other
condition that may affect the operation.
• If abnormal vibration or noise occurs,
turn the circular saw off immediately,
and have the problem corrected before
further use.
WARNING:
Do not allow brake
uids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, penetrating oil, etc. to come
into contact with plastic parts. These
substances contain chemicals that can
damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM SOLUTION
The motor does not
start.
The tool is not connected to a
power source.
Connect the tool to a power
source.
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.
Replace with a new sharp blade.
Edge guide or straight edge is
not being used.
Use an edge guide or straight
edge.
The blade binds
or smokes from
friction.
Blade is dull. Replace with a new sharp blade.
Blade is on backwards. Install the blade correctly.
Blade is bent. Replace with a new blade.
Workpiece is not properly
supported.
Clamp the workpiece correctly
and tightly.
Incorrect blade is being used. Use the correct blade.
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THIS WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT THEM
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®
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If you are not completely satisfied with your PERFORMAX
®
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for any reason within thirty (30) days from the date of purchase, return the tool
with your original receipt to any MENARDS
®
retail store, and we will provide
you a refund – no questions asked.
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This PERFORMAX
®
brand power tool carries a 2-Year Limited Warranty to the
original purchaser. If, during normal use, this PERFORMAX
®
power tool breaks or
fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two (2) years from the date
of original purchase, simply bring this tool with the original sales receipt back to
your nearest MENARDS
®
retail store. At its discretion, PERFORMAX
®
agrees to
have the tool or any defective part(s) repaired or replaced with the same or similar
PERFORMAX
®
product or part free of charge, within the stated warranty period,
when returned by the original purchaser with original sales receipt. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, this limited warranty does not cover any damage that has resulted
from abuse or misuse of the Merchandise. This warranty: (1) excludes expendable
parts including but not 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 losses, injuries to persons/property or costs. This warranty
does give you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from
state to state. Be careful, tools are dangerous if improperly used or maintained.
Seller’s employees are not qualified to advise you on the use of this Merchandise.
Any oral 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
power tools for you.
For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts –
Please Call Toll Free at: 1-866-858-2664 (M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Est.)
7-1/4" CIRCULAR SAW
WARRANTY
08/2021
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