Bostitch BTE300K User Manual

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Instruction manual

Manuel d’instructions
Manual de’instrucciones

BTE300

15A

7-1/4” (184mm), 15 AMP Circular Saw

Scie circulaires 7-1/4” (184mm), 15 Ampère

Sierras circulares de 184mm (7-1/4”), 15 amperios

INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.

ADVERTENCIA:

LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols
below are used to help you recognize this information.

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 haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or mod er ate injury.

NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

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 mains-operated
(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) 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.

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, nonskid 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

energizing 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.

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f) 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.

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.

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.

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.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL SAWS

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.
f) When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy
of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.

g) 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 eccentrically,

causing loss of control.
h) 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 a 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 of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump
back toward the operator.

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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:

a) 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.

b) 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.

c) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf and
check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it

may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.

d) 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.
e) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.

f) 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.

g) 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.

LOWER GUARD SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

a) 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.

b) 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 buildup of debris.

c) 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.

d) 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 aware of the time it takes for the
blade to stop after switch is released.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to
a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable

and may lead to loss of control.

• Keep your body positioned to either side of the blade, but not in line with the
saw blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards (see Causes and
Operator Prevention of Kickback and KICKBACK).

• Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

• Always make sure nothing interferes with the movement of the lower blade guard.

• Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool

warning label. Wheels and other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart
and cause injury. Accessory ratings must always be above tool speed as shown on
tool nameplate.

• Always make sure the saw is clean before using.

• Stop using this saw and have it properly serviced if any unusual noise or abnormal

operation occurs.

• Always be sure all components are mounted properly and securely before using tool.

• Always handle the saw blade with care when mounting or removing it or when

removing the diamond knockout.

• Always wait until the motor has reached full speed before starting a cut.

• Always keep handles dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Hold the tool firmly with

both hands when in use.

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• Always be alert at all times, especially during repetitive, monotonous operations.
Always be sure of position of your hands relative to the blade.

• Stay clear of end pieces that may fall after cutting off. They may be hot, sharp and/
or heavy. Serious personal injury may result.

• Replace or repair damaged cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding-type plugs
and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.

• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire
Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity

of the cable, that is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized cord

will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using
more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension

contains at least the minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct size to
use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)

240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)

Ampere Rating

More Not more American Wire Gauge

Than Than

0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off. Serious personal injury may result.
WARNING: ALWAYS wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to

ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this

product may contribute to hearing loss.

WARNING: ALWAYS use proper eye protection. All users and bystanders must wear

proper eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1.

WARNING: ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety

glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.

ALWAYS wear certified safety equipment:

• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3).

• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection.

• NIOSH/OSHA respiratory protection.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other

construction activities contains chemicals known in 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 (CCA).

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.

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and

other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with
soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote

absorption of harmful chemicals.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious

and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body. Always
operate tool in well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection
system wherever possible.

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SYMBOLS

• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:

V ..................volts A ...................amperes

Hz ................hertz W .................. watts

min ..............minutes

............direct current

................Class I Construction .................earthing terminal

(grounded)

................Class II Construction …/min ..........revolutions or reciprocation

(double insulated) per minute

...........

Read instruction manual before use

................Use proper eye protection .................

A

2

9

12

................alternating current

n

o .................no load speed

.................safety alert symbol

................

1

7

Use proper respiratory protection
Use proper hearing protection

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3

11

6

10

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION (Figure A)

1. On/off switch

2. Main handle

3. Auxillary handle

4. Spindle lock button

5. Shoe

6. Saw blade

7. Upper saw blade guard

8. Lower saw blade guard

9. Blade guard retracting lever

10. Saw blade wrench

11. Bevel adjustment lever

12. Depth adjustment lever

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SUPPORTING LARGE PANELS /
SECURING WORKPIECE

Support large panels to minimize the risk of
blade pinching and kickback. Large panels

tend to sag under their own weight as
shown in figure B.

Wrong

B

Supports must be placed under the panel
on both sides, near the line of cut and near
the edge of the panel (figure C).

Never hold piece being cut in your hands

or across your leg (figure D).

Secure the workpiece to a stable platform

as shown in figure E. It is important to

support the work properly to minimize body

exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.

Material bends on blade causing heavy loads

or kickback

C

Support work near cut

D

Wrong

E

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INTENDED USE

These circular saws are designed for professional wood cutting applications.

WARNING: DO NOT use water feed attachments with this saw.
WARNING: DO NOT use abrasive wheels or blades.

WARNING: DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids

or gases.

ASSEMBLY/ SET-UP

WARNING: Always unplug saw from power supply before any of the

following operations.

WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal

injury could result.

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT(FIGURE F & G)

The depth of cut should be set according to

the thickness of the workpiece.

• Loosen the lever (12) to unlock the saw

shoe (figures F).

• Move the saw shoe (5) into the desired

position. The corresponding depth of cut

can be read from the scale (13).

• Tighten the lever to lock the saw shoe in

place.

F

13

• Set depth adjustment of saw such that

one half of a tooth of the blade projects
below the workpiece as shown in figure G.
Setting the saw at the proper cutting depth

keeps blade friction to a minimum, removes

sawdust from between the blade teeth,
results in cooler, faster sawing and reduces

the chance of kickback.

ADJUSTING THE BEVEL ANGLE (FIGURE H)

The BTE300 can be set to bevel angles between
0° and 55°.

• Loosen the bevel locking lever (11) to unlock the
saw shoe (5).

• Move the saw into the desired position. The

corresponding bevel angle can be read from the

scale (14).

• Tighten the locking lever to lock the saw in

place.

G

5

Surface of wood

H

14

12

Tip of tooth

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SHOE ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: ALWAYS TURN OFF AND

DISCONNECT TOOL BEFORE CHANGING
ACCESSORIES OR MAKING ANY

ADJUSTMENTS.
Your shoe has been factory set to assure that the
blade is perpendicular to the shoe. If after extended

use, you need to re-align the blade follow the
directions below:

ADJUSTING FOR 90 DEGREE CUTS

1. Return the saw to 0 degrees bevel.

2. Place the saw on its side, and retract the lower
guard.

3. Loosen the bevel adjustment lever (11). Place a

square against the blade and the shoe as shown in
figure I1.

4. Using a hex wrench, turn the set screw on the

underside of the shoe shown in figure I2 until the blade and the shoe are both in flush
contact with the square. Retighten the bevel adjustment lever.

MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE DEPTH AND BEVEL LEVERS - (FIGURE J)

It may be desirable to adjust the depth
adjustment lever or the bevel adjustment
lever. They may loosen in time and hit the
shoe before tightening.

To adjust the levers, follow the steps
below:

• Remove retaining ring (shown in figure J)

and thin flat washer. Retain for reassembly.

• Remove the lever and rotate the lever one
position counter clockwise and slide lever

into feature.

• Reinstall flat washer and lock ring with the concave side against the lever.

I1

I2

J

KERF INDICATOR (FIGURE K)

The front of the saw shoe has a kerf indicator

for vertical and bevel cutting. This indicator
enables you to guide the saw along cutting
lines penciled on the material being cut. The

indicator lines up with the left (inner) side of
the saw blade, which makes the slot or “kerf”

cut by the moving blade fall to the right of the
indicator.

Additionally, the BTE300 has 0 and 45
degree visual indicators - the corresponding

left and right sides of the window in the rip

fence slot (see item 15 in Fig. K), and also
labeled 0 and 45 degree indicators just in
front of the blade kerf (see item 16 in Fig. K). Note that the upper guard has been

removed from Fig. K for clarity.

K

16

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ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE BLADE
REMOVING THE BLADE (FIGURE L)

• Keep the spindle lock button (4) depressed and
rotate the blade until the spindle lock engages.

• Loosen and remove the blade retaining screw
(17) by turning it counterclockwise using the
wrench (10) supplied.

• Remove the outer washer (18).

• Remove the saw blade (6).

NOTE: Do not remove the inner washer (19)
in figure M.

ATTACHING THE BLADE (FIGURE M)

• Using the lower blade guard retracting lever,

retract the lower blade guard.

• Place the saw blade (6), on the spindle shaft,
making sure that the arrow on the blade points

in the same direction as the arrow on the tool.
Release lower guard lever.

• Fit the outer washer (17) on the spindle, with the
larger flat surface against the blade.

• Insert the blade retaining screw (16) into the

hole.

• Keep the spindle lock button (4) depressed.

• Securely tighten the blade retaining screw

by turning it clockwise using the wrench (10)
supplied.

NOTE: The inner flange (19), should not

be removed. If it is removed, replace it as
shown in figure M.

LOWER BLADE GUARD

L

4

10

17 18

M

6

19

17

16

WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety feature which reduces the risk of serious

personal injury. Never use the saw if the lower guard is missing, damaged, misassembled or

not working properly. Do not rely on the lower blade guard to protect you under all

circumstances. Your safety depends on following all warnings and precautions as well as

proper operation of the saw. Check lower guard for proper closing before each use as

outlined in Additional Specific Safety Rules. If the lower blade guard is missing or not

working properly, have the saw serviced before using. To assure product safety and

reliability, repair, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by an authorized service
center or other qualified service organization, always using identical replacement parts.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read, understand and follow

all important safety warnings and instructions prior to using tool.

GENERAL CUTS (IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. )
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

With unit unplugged, follow all assembly, adjustment and set up instructions.
Make sure lower guard operates. Select the proper blade for the material to be cut.

• Measure and mark work for cutting.

• Support and secure work properly (See Safety Rules and Instructions).

• Use appropriate and required safety equipment (See Safety Rules).

• Secure and maintain work area (See Safety Rules).

• With plug inserted and guard closed, make sure switch turns saw on and off.

WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to hold the saw firmly to

prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. Figure E illustrates recommended
hand position.

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ATTACHING AND REMOVING A RIP FENCE (FIGURE N)

A rip fence
cost

the edge of the workpiece.

ATTACHING

• Insert the rip fence (20) through the

openings in the shoe (5).

• Slide the rip fence into the desired position.

• Screw in locking knob (21) and tighten.

REMOVING

• Loosen the locking knob (21).

• Pull the rip fence out of the tool.

NOTE: If you do not have a proper fitting fence, use a straight edge guide in contact
with the edge of the shoe to improve accuracy of cut and reduce the possibility of

binding and kickback.

(not included - available at extra

is used to saw in a straight line parallel to

N

20

21

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OPERATION

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.

WARNING: IMPORTANT: Always make sure the depth adjustment is securely

tightened before operating saw.

SWITCH

• To operate the tool, depress the trigger switch (1) in figure A. The tool will continue to

run as long as the trigger is depressed.

• To turn the tool off, release the trigger switch (1). There is no provision for locking the

tool on, and the switch should never be locked on by any other means.

SAWING

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, always hold saw firmly with both

hands on the handles.

WARNING: Never attempt to use this tool by resting it upside down on a work surface

and bringing the material to the tool. Always securely clamp the workpiece and bring the tool
to the workpiece, securely holding the tool with two hands as shown in Figure E.

Place the wider portion of the saw foot plate on that part of the work piece which

is solidly supported, not on the section that will fall off when the cut is made. As
examples, Figure E illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of a board. Always

clamp work. Don’t try to hold short pieces by hand! Remember to support cantilevered

and overhanging material. Use caution when sawing material from below.
Be sure saw is up to full speed before blade contacts material to be cut. Starting saw

with blade against material to be cut or pushed forward into kerf can result in kickback.

Push the saw forward at a speed which allows the blade to cut without laboring.

Hardness and toughness can vary even in the same piece of material, and knotty or
damp sections can put a heavy load on the saw. When this happens, push the saw
more slowly, but hard enough to keep working without much decrease in speed.
Forcing the saw can cause rough cuts, inaccuracy, kickback, and over-heating of the
motor. Should your cut begin to go off the line, don’t try to force it back on. Release the

switch and allow blade to come to a complete stop. Then you can withdraw the saw,
sight anew, and start a new cut slightly inside the wrong one. In any event, withdraw
the saw if you must shift the cut. Forcing a correction inside the cut can stall the saw

and lead to kickback.
IF SAW STALLS, RELEASE THE TRIGGER AND BACK THE SAW UNTIL IT IS
LOOSE. BE SURE BLADE IS STRAIGHT IN THE CUT AND CLEAR OF THE
CUTTING EDGE BEFORE RESTARTING.

As you finish a cut, release the trigger and allow the blade to stop before lifting the

saw from the work. As you lift the saw, the spring tensioned telescoping guard will

automatically close under the blade. Remember the blade is exposed until this occurs.

Never reach under the work for any reason. When you have to retract the telescoping
guard manually (as is necessary for starting pocket cuts) always use the retracting lever.
NOTE: When cutting thin strips, be careful to ensure that small cutoff pieces don’t

hang up on inside of lower guard.

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HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE

• As some splintering along the line of cut on the top side of the workpiece cannot be

avoided, cut on the side where splintering is acceptable.

• Where splintering is to be minimized, e.g. when cutting laminates, clamp a piece of
plywood onto the top of the workpiece.

POCKET CUTTING (FIGURE O)

WARNING: Never tie the blade guard in a

raised position. Never move the saw backwards
when pocket cutting. This may cause the unit to
raise up off the work surface which could cause

injury.

A pocket cut is one that is made in a floor, wall, or

other flat surface.

• Adjust the saw foot plate so the blade cuts at

desired depth.

• Tilt the saw forward and rest front of the foot plate

P

on material to be cut.

• Using the retracting lever, retract lower blade

guard to an upward position. Lower rear of foot
plate until blade teeth almost touch cutting line.

• Release the blade guard (its contact with the
work will keep it in position to open freely as you start the cut). Remove hand from
guard lever and firmly grip auxiliary handle (3), as shown in

figure O. Position your body and arm to allow you to resist

kickback if it occurs.

• Make sure blade is not in contact with cutting surface before

starting saw.

• Start the motor and gradually lower the saw until its foot

plate rests flat on the material to be cut. Advance saw along
the cutting line until cut is completed.

• Release trigger and allow blade to stop completely before

withdrawing the blade from

the material.

• When starting each new cut, repeat as above.

WRENCH AND ACCESSORY STORAGE

The wrench (10) is stored in the carrying case of the BTE300 as
shown in figure P. Additional blades (6) can also be stored in the
case along with an area for an optional rip fence (20).

O

3

P

6

20

10

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

TROUBLESHOOTING

• Unit will not start. • Cord not plugged in. • Plug tool into a working outlet.

• Circuit fuse is blown. • Replace circuit fuse. (If the

product repeatedly causes the
circuit fuse to blow, discontinue
use immediately and have it
serviced at a Bostitch service
center or authorized servicer.)

• Circuit breaker is tripped. • Reset circuit breaker. (If the

product repeatedly causes the
circuit breaker to trip,
discontinue use immediately
and have it serviced at a Bostitch
service center or authorized
servicer.)

• Cord or switch is damaged. • Have cord or switch replaced

at a Bostitch Service

Center or Authorized Servicer

For assistance with your product, visit our website at www.bostitch.com. for a list of

service centers, or call the Bostitch Customer Care Center at [phone].

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Maintenance

Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance

and adjustment (other than those listed in this manual) should be performed by

authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using
identical replacement parts.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Use only identical replacement parts.
website at www.bostitch.com. You can also order parts from your nearest Bostitch

Factory Service Center or Bostitch Authorized Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call
our Customer Care Center at [phone].

For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service

SERVICE AND REPAIRS

All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. For

information about Bostitch, its factory service centers or authorized warranty service
centers, visit our website at www.bostitch.com or call our Customer Care Center at

[phone]. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against
defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted

by others.

You can also write to us for information at Bostitch, 701 E. Joppa Road, Towson,
Maryland 21286 - Attention: Product Service. Be sure to include all of the information
shown on the nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).

ACCESSORIES

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by Bostitch have not

been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be

hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only Bostitch recommended accessories should

be used with this product.

A complete line of accessories is available from your Bostitch Factory Service Center or
a Bostitch Authorized Warranty Service Center. Please visit our Web Site

www.bostitch.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier.

THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Bostitch will repair or replace, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or

workmanship for three years from the date of purchase for tools (two years for batteries).

This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further
detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.bostitch.com
or call [phone]. This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused
where repairs have been made or attempted by others. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain states or provinces.
In addition to the warranty, Bostitch tools are covered by our: 1 YEAR FREE SERVICE:
Bostitch will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use, for free,
any time during the first year after purchase.
90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: If you are not completely satisfied with the

performance of your Bostitch Power Tool for any reason, you can return it within 90
days from the date of purchase with a receipt for a full refund – no questions asked.

LATIN AMERICA:

products sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained in the

packaging, call the local company or see website for warranty information.

To register your tool for warranty service visit our website at www.bostitch.com

WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT

If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call [phone] for a free

replacement.

This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For

Imported by Bostitch

701 E. Joppa Road

Towson, Maryland 21286

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www.BOSTITCH.com

Manuel d’instructions

BTE300

15A

Scie circulaires 7-1/4” (184mm), 15 Ampère

LIGNES DIRECTRICES EN MATIÈRE DE SÉCURITÉ - DÉFINITIONS

Il est important que vous lisiez et compreniez ce mode d’emploi. Les informations qu’il
contient concernent VOTRE SÉCURITÉ et visent à ÉVITER TOUT PROBLÈME. Les
symboles ci-dessous servent à vous aider à reconnaître cette information.

DANGER : Indique une situation dangereuse imminente qui, si elle n’est pas évitée,

causera la mort ou des graves blessures.

AVERTISSEMENT : Indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si

elle n’est pas évitée, pourrait causer la mort ou de graves blessures.

MISE EN GARDE : Indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle

n’est pas évitée, pourrait causer des blessures mineures ou modérées.

AVIS : Utilisé sans le symbole d’alerte à la sécurité, indique une

situationvpotentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, peut résulter en des
dommages à la propriété.

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