Craftsman 315.CT2040 Owner's Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
6-1/2 in. 19.2 VOLT
CIRCULAR SAW
SIERRA CIRCULAR
DE 6-1/2 pulg., 19,2 V
Model No.
315.CT2040
Número de modelo
315.CT2040
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TABLE OF CONTENTS / ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO
ENGLISH
Warranty ......................................................................2
Introduction ................................................................. 2
General Power Tool Safety Warnings ..................... 3-4
Circular Saw Safety Warnings ................................ 4-5
Symbols ...................................................................... 6
Features ......................................................................7
Assembly ................................................................ 7-8
Operation .............................................................. 9-12
Adjustments .............................................................. 13
Maintenance .............................................................13
Accessories...............................................................13
Illustrated Parts List ............................................ 14-15
Figure numbers (illustrations) ................................... i-iii
Parts Ordering / Service.............................. Back Page
ESPAÑOL
Garantía ......................................................................2
Introducción ................................................................ 2
Advertencias de seguridad para herramientas
eléctricas ................................................................. 3-4
Advertencias de seguridad sierra circular .............. 4-5
Símbolos ..................................................................... 6
Características ............................................................ 7
Armado ................................................................... 7-8
Funcionamiento .................................................... 9-12
Ajustes ......................................................................13
Mantenimiento .......................................................... 13
Accesorios ................................................................13
Figura numeras (ilustraciones) ................................. i-iii
Pedidos de piezas / Servicio ................. Pág. posterior
WARRANTY / GARANTÍA
CRAFTSMAN® ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship.
With proof of purchase, defective product will be replaced free of charge.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com
This warranty does not cover bits which are expendable part(s) that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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GARANTÍA LIMITADA DE CRAFTSMAN® POR UN AÑO
Este producto tiene garantía por cualquier defecto en material o mano de obra DURANTE UN AÑO desde la fecha de
compra. Los productos defectuosos se remplazarán sin cargo si presenta un comprobante de pago.
Si desea conocer los detalles de la cobertura de la garantía para conseguir reparaciones o recambios, visite el
sitio Web: www.craftsman.com
Esta garantía no cubre la brocas, que es una pieza fungible que puede desgastarse por el uso normal durante el período
de garantía.
La garantía pierde validez si este producto se utiliza mientras se prestan servicios comerciales o si se alquila a otra persona.
Esta garantía le otorga derechos legales específicos y también puede gozar de otros derechos que varían según el
estado.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
INTRODUCTION / INTRODUCCIÓN
This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
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Esta herramienta ofrece numerosas características para hacer más agradable y placentero su uso. En el diseño de
este producto se ha conferido prioridad a la seguridad, el desempeño y la fiabilidad, por lo cual se facilita su manejo y
mantenimiento.
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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 batteryoperated (cordless) power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
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.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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.
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.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
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.
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.
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.
Use battery only with charger listed. For use with
19.2V nickel-cadmium and 19.2V lithium-ion battery
packs, see tool/appliance/battery pack/charger
correlation supplement 988000-272.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
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.
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.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn
into air vents.
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable
footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
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.
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.
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.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
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.
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.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
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.
Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like 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.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or
burns.
SERVICE
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.
When servicing a power tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.
CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
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.
Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The
guard can not protect you from the blade below the
workpiece.
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.
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.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
when performing an operation where the cutting
tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live”
wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power
tool “live” and shock the operator.
When ripping always use a rip fence or straight
edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and
reduces the chance of blade binding.
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.
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.
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:
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CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
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.
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.
When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre
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.
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.
Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened
or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing
excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 RULES
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this
tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious injury.
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes,
resulting in possible serious injury.
Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of shock, fire, or serious injury.
Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
using this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of serious personal injury.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this
tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these
instructions also.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
NOTICE:
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates important information not related to an
injury hazard, such as a situation that may result in property damage.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s
Manual
Eye Protection
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s
manual before using this product.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1.
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
No Hands Symbol
Recycle Symbols
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
n
o
.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
min Minutes Time
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious
personal injury.
This product uses nickel- cadmium (Ni-Cd) and lithium-ion (Li-ion)
batteries. Local, state, or federal laws may prohibit disposal of
batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for
information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.
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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Motor ............................................................... 19.2 Volt DC
Blade Diameter ....................................................... 6-1/2 in.
Blade Arbor ............................................................... 5/8 in.
Cutting Depth at 0° ............................................... 2-1/16 in.
Cutting Depth at 45° ............................................. 1-7/16 in.
No Load Speed .................................................. 4,700/min.
KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW
See Figure 1, page i.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding
of the information on the product and in this operator’s
manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are
attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety rules.
BEVEL ADJUSTMENT
The bevel adjustment allows you to set the circular saw for
bevel cuts from 0° to 50°.
BLADE WRENCH STORAGE
Convenient wrench storage for quick blade changes.
ASSEMBLY
DEPTH LOCK KNOB
The depth lock knob adjusts the depth of cut from 0 in. to
2-1/16 in.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON
The lock-off button reduces the possibility of accidental
starting.
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
The spindle lock button allows you to secure the blade when
turning the blade screw.
WIDTH OF CUT SCALE
When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts, the scale can
be used to measure up to 4 in. on the right side of the blade,
and up to 1 in. on the left side of the blade.
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. Make sure all items listed on the box are included.
WARNING: Do not use this product if any parts
on the Packing List are already assembled to your
product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not
assembled to the product by the manufacturer and
require customer installation. Use of a product that
may have been improperly assembled could result in
serious personal injury.
Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-932-3188 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Circular Saw
6-1/2 in. Blade
Blade Wrench
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
the tool until the missing parts are replaced. Use of
this product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
If any parts are missing do not operate
WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool
or create accessories not recommended for use
with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that
could cause serious personal injury, always remove
the battery pack from the tool when assembling
parts.
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ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING THE BLADE
See Figure 2, page i.
WARNING: A 6-1/2 in. blade is the maximum blade
capacity of the saw. Never use a blade that is too
thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the
flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guard, while thicker blades will
prevent blade screw from securing blade on spindle.
Either of these situations could result in a serious
accident.
Remove the battery pack from the saw.
Remove blade wrench (5 mm hex key) from storage
area.
Depress spindle lock button and remove blade screw
and outer blade washer.
NOTE: Turn blade screw clockwise to remove.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the spindle or
spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a
complete stop before engaging spindle lock.
NOTE: Do not run the circular saw with spindle lock
engaged.
Wipe a drop of oil onto inner blade washer and outer
blade washer where they contact blade.
Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto
spindle.
NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the front of saw
as shown in figure 2.
Replace outer blade washer.
Depress spindle lock button, then replace blade screw.
Tighten blade screw securely by turning counterclockwise.
Return blade wrench to storage area.
NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the
outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the
spindle.
REMOVING THE BLADE
See Figure 3, page i.
Remove the battery pack from the saw.
Remove blade wrench from storage area.
Position the saw as shown, depress the spindle lock
button, and remove the blade screw by turning it
clockwise.
Remove outer blade washer.
Remove the blade.
WARNING: If inner blade washer has been
removed, replace it before placing blade on spindle.
The larger diameter of the inner blade washer should
be placed against the blade. Failure to do so could
cause an accident since blade will not tighten
properly.
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OPERATION
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products
to make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe
injury.
WARNING: Always remove battery pack from
the tool when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing
battery pack will prevent accidental starting that
could cause serious personal injury.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to
do so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling)
Cross Cutting/Rip Cutting
Bevel Cutting
Pocket Cutting
WARNING: Never use abrasive cut-off wheels of
any kind with this saw. Use of non wood cutting
blades can result in property damage or serious
personal injury.
This product will accept Craftsman® 19.2 V lithium-ion
battery packs and Craftsman® 19.2 V nickel-cadmium
battery packs.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s
Manual for your battery pack and charger models.
WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating
condition. Lock the switch when not in use or
carrying at your side, when installing or removing the
battery pack, and when installing or removing blades.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 4, page i.
Place battery pack in the saw. Align raised rib on
battery pack with groove inside saw, then slide battery
pack in saw.
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and battery pack is secured in saw
before beginning operation.
Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
KICKBACK
See Figures 5 - 8, pages i and ii.
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the
saw is driven back toward you. Blade stalling is caused by
any action which pinches the blade in the wood.
DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade
binds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to
lose control of the saw. Loss of control can lead to
serious injury.
To guard against kickback, avoid dangerous practices
such as the following:
Setting blade depth incorrectly.
Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece.
Twisting the blade while making a cut.
Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly set
blade.
Supporting the workpiece incorrectly.
Forcing a cut.
Cutting warped or wet lumber.
Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing the tool.
To lessen the chance of kickback, follow these safety
practices:
Keep blade at the correct depth setting. The depth
setting should not exceed 1/4 in. 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
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 firmly with both hands and keep your
body in a balanced position so as to resist the forces if
kickback should occur.
WARNING: When using the saw, always stay alert
and exercise control. Do not remove the saw from
the workpiece while the blade is moving.
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OPERATION
SAW BLADES
The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are
not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade
will place a heavy load on the saw and increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp
blades are always available.
Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow the
saw down. Remove saw blade from the saw and use gum
and pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to remove these
accumulations. DO NOT USE GASOLINE.
BLADE GUARD SYSTEM
See Figure 9, page ii.
The lower blade guard attached to the circular saw is
there for your protection and safety. Do not alter it for any
reason. If it becomes damaged, do not operate the saw
until you have the guard repaired or replaced. Always
leave guard in operating position when using the saw.
DANGER: When sawing through work, lower blade
guard does not cover blade on the underside of
work. Since blade is exposed on underside of work,
keep hands and fingers away from cutting area. Any
part of your body coming in contact with moving
blade will result in serious injury.
CAUTION: Never use saw when guard is not oper-
ating correctly. Check the guard for correct operation before each use. The guard is operating 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 damage at all depth settings before reuse.
If at any time the lower blade guard does not snap closed,
remove the battery from the saw. Exercise the lower guard
by moving it rapidly back and forth from the full open
position to the closed position several times. Normally this
will restore the guard to its normal operating condition.
If it does not correct a slow or sluggish closing lower
guard, do not use the saw. Take it to an authorized factory
service center for repair.
STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW
See Figure 10, page ii.
To start the saw:
Depress the lock-off button.
Squeeze the switch trigger.
Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw
into the workpiece.
WARNING: The blade coming in contact with the
workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause
the saw to “kick back” toward you resulting in serious injury.
To stop the saw: Release the switch trigger.
After you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to
come to a complete stop. Do not remove the saw from
the workpiece while the blade is moving.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON
See Figure 10, page ii.
The lock-off button reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle
above the switch trigger. The lock-off button must be depressed before you pull the switch trigger. The lock resets
each time the trigger is released.
NOTE: You can depress the lock-off button from either the
left or right side.
ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH
See Figure 11, page ii.
Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct
blade depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in.
below the material being cut. More blade depth will
increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be
rough. For more depth of cut accuracy, a scale is located
on the back of the upper blade guard.
Remove battery pack from saw.
Loosen depth lock knob.
Determine the desired depth of cut.
Locate depth of cut scale on back of upper blade
guard.
Hold base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower
saw until the indicator mark on bracket aligns with
notch on blade guard.
Tighten depth lock knob securely.
OPERATING THE SAW
See Figures 12 - 14, page ii.
It is important to understand the correct method for
operating the saw. Refer to the figures 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.
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