Automatic CS184-A Instruction Manual

1500W
184mm (7 1/4”)

Circular Saw

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CS184-A

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Warranty 2

Introduction 3

Environmental protection 3

Description of symbols 3

Specifications 3

General safety rules 4

Additional safety rules for circular saws 6

Accessories 7

Unpacking 7

Assembly 7

Know your product 8

Overview 9

Adjusting the cutting depth 9

Adjusting the bevel angle 9

Switching on and off 10

Making a cut 10

Making a pocket cut 11

Using the parallel fence 11

Changing the blade 12

Maintenance 13

Cleaning 13

General inspection 13

Power cord maintenance 13

Troubleshooting 13

Contents

Warranty Power Tools

1 Year Repair Warranty.
Register your warranty at www.automatictools.com.au
All warranty conditions can be found on the

www.automatictools.com.au website or email
[e-mail] or call 1800 909 909

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Regulatory Compliance Mark. Appliance
complies with requirements of electrical
approval & EMC in Australia

Do not throw the electronic waste products into
the domestic waste refuse. Such products must be
delivered to a recycling centre.

Specifications

Model # CS184-A

Voltage: 230 – 240V ~ 50 Hz

Power rating: 1500W

No load speed: 5500 min

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Blade diameter: 184mm

Blade teeth: 24 TCT

Blade arbour: 16mm

Blade kerf: 2.5mm

Bevel capacity: 0° to 45°

Depth of cut at 90°: 66mm

Depth of cut at 45°: 45mm

Electrical insulation: Double insulated

Weight: 4.0kg

This tool is double insulated. There are two independent
barriers of insulation to protect you from the possibility of
electric shock.

The sound intensity level for the operator may exceed
85dB(A) and sound protection measures are necessary.

Description of symbols

The rating plate on your tool may show symbols.
These represent important information about the
product or instructions on its use.

Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Wear breathing protection.

For safe operation read instruction manual.

Double insulated for additional protection.

Conforms to relevant standards
for electromagnetic compatibility.

Introduction

Your new AUTOMATIC power tool will more than satisfy
your expectations. It has been manufactured under
stringent AUTOMATIC Quality Standards to meet
superior performance criteria.

You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate,
and, with proper care, it will give you many years
of dependable service.

CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction
Manual before using your new AUTOMATIC Power Tool.
Ta ke special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.

Your AUTOMATIC power tool has many features that
will make your job faster and easier. Safety, performance,
and dependability have been given top priority in the
development of this tool, making it easy to maintain
and operate.

Environmental protection

Recycle unwanted materials instead
of disposing of them as waste. All tools,
hoses and packaging should be sorted,
taken to the local recycling centre and
disposed of in an environmentally safe way.

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General safety rules

WARNING. Read all safety warnings and all 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 mains­operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
power tool.

1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark

areas invite accidents.

b) 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.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a

power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety
a) 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.

b) 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.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.

d) 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.

e) 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.

f) To reduce the risk of electric shock, the manufacturer

recommends the use of a residual current device
with a rated residual current of 30mA or less at
all times.

3) Personal safety
a) 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
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment

of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye

protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,

non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) 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.

d) 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.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

at all times. This enables better control of the power tool

in unexpected situations.

f ) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair

can be caught in moving parts.

g) 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.

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4) Power tool use and care
a) 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.

b) 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.

c) 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.

d) 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.

e) 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.

f ) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) 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.

h) This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

i) Children should be supervised to ensure that they do

not play with the appliance.

5) Service
a) 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.

CAUTION. Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.

Additional safety rules for circular saws

WARNING! The warnings, precautions, and instructions

discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. The operator must
understand that common sense and caution are factors
which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied
by the operator.

DANGER

a. 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.

b. Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard

cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece.

c. 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.

d. Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across

your leg. 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.

e. 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.