Guild PSC185G User Manual

GUILD

1400W 185mm Circular Saw

Instruction Manual

PSC185G

After Sales Support

UK/Ireland 0333 3201989
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Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your Guild circular saw

These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your Guild
circular saw, ensuring it remains safe to operate.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 0333 3201989

Contents

Safety Information ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3
In The Box ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
Accessories ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9
Operating Instructions �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10
Working Hints For Your Circular Saw ���������������������������������������������������������������������13
Maintenance �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13
Technical Data �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14
Environmental Protection ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15
Guarantee ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16
Declaration of Conformity ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������17
Plug Replacement (Uk & Ireland Only) �������������������������������������������������������������������18

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Safety Information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly

Warning Symbols

The following warning symbols appear throughout this assembly manual and
indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when assembling and
operating the circular saw.

To reduce the risk of injury, Please read the instruction manual

Warning

Wear ear protection

Wear dust mask

Double insulation

Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle
where facilities exist. Check with your local authorities or retailer for recycling advice.

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Safety Information

Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly

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 residual current

device (RCD) protected supply� Use of an RCD 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, 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.

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Safety Information

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General Power Tool Safety Warnings

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.

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
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.

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Safety Information

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Safety Warnings for all saws

a) 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.

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 the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, 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.

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.

Further safety instructions for all saws

Kickback causes and related warnings

- 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.

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.

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