PROD. NO. 011305
MOD. NO. SPT210
7-1/4" (185 mm) Circular Saw with Laser
Operator’s Manual (p.2)
Scie circulaire de 185 mm (7 1/4 po) avec Laser
Manuel de l’utilisateur (p.10)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: When using electric tools, machines or equipment, basic safety pre-
cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock,
and personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp,
wet, or poorly lit locations. Don’t expose your tool to rain. Keep the work area
well lit. Don’t use tools in the presence of ammable gases or liquids.
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3. KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY. All children should be kept
away from the work area. Don’t let them handle machines, tools or extension
cords. Visitors can be a distraction and are difcult to protect from injury.
4. GROUNDED TOOLS must be plugged into an outlet that itself is properly in-
stalled and grounded. Grounding provides a low-resistance path to carry electricity to ground away from the operator, should the tool malfunction electrically.
Do not remove the grounding prong from the plug or alter the plug in any way.
If in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded according to code,
check with a qualied electrician.
5. OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS REGARDING DOUBLE INSULATION.
This tool is double insulated. It is equipped with a polarized plug. One blade
is wider than the other, so it will t into a polarized outlet only one way. If you
have difculty inserting the plug, try reversing it. If it still doesn’t t, do not alter
the plug; have a qualied electrician install a polarized outlet.
6. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded
surfaces: pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures. When your
body is grounded the risk of electric shock increases. When working wherever
“live” electrical wires may be encountered, try to ascertain whether there is
a danger of shock. Even so, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE
TOOL while using it. Hold the tool only by the plastic grip to prevent electric
shock if you contact a live wire.
7. DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD. Never carry your saw by the cord or pull on the
cord to unplug it. Protect the cord from potential sources of damage: heat, oil &
solvents, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
8. WHEN WORKING OUTDOORS, USE AN OUTDOOR-RATED EXTENSION
CORD. An extension cord rated for outdoor use must be marked “W-A” or “W”.
9. DO NOT EXPOSE ELECTRICAL POWER TOOLS TO MOISTURE. Rain or
wet conditions can cause water to enter the tool and lead to electric shock.
10. ENSURE THE EXTENSION CORD YOU USE IS OF SUFFICIENT GAUGE
FOR ITS LENGTH.
Cluttered areas invite injuries.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords
Amps from 25' length 50' length 75' length 100' length 150' length 200' length
Nameplate
0-5 Amps 16 ga. 16 ga. 16 ga. 14 ga. 12 ga. 12 ga.
5.1-8 Amps 16 ga. 16 ga. 14 ga. 12 ga. 10 ga. Do Not Use
8.1-12 Amps 14 ga. 14 ga. 12 ga. 10 ga. Do Not Use Do Not Use
12.1-15 Amps 12 ga. 12 ga. 10 ga. 10 ga. Do Not Use Do Not Use
15.1-20 Amps 10 ga. 10 ga. 10 ga. Do Not Use Do Not Use Do Not Use
11. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. Store equipment in a dry area to inhibit rust.
Equipment also should be in a high location or locked up to keep out of reach
of children.
12. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate
for which it was intended.
13. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force a small tool or attachment to do the work
of a larger industrial tool. Don’t use a tool for a purpose for which it was not
intended.
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14. DRESS PROPERLY. Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry; they can be caught
in moving parts. Protective, non-electrically conductive gloves and non-skid
footwear are recommended when working. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair and keep it from harm.
15. USE EYE PROTECTION. Use a full-face mask if the work you’re doing produces metal lings, dust or wood chips. Goggles are acceptable in other situations.
Wear a clean dust mask if the work involves creating a lot of ne or coarse
dust.
16. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work. It’s safer than using
your hands and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
17. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not
reach over or across machines that are running.
18. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and safe performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep handles dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
19. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure the switch is in the OFF posi-
tion before plugging in.
20. ALWAYS CHECK AND MAKE SURE TO REMOVE ANY ADJUSTING KEYS
OR WRENCHES before turning the tool on. Left attached, these parts can y
off a rotating part and result in personal injury.
21. DO NOT USE THE TOOL IF IT CANNOT BE SWITCHED ON OR OFF. Have
your tool repaired before using it.
22. DISCONNNECT THE PLUG FROM POWER BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS. Changing attachments or accessories can be dangerous if the
tool could accidentally start.
23. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing & use common sense. Don’t operate
any tool when you are tired.
24. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this tool, any 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, mountings, and other conditions that may
affect its operation. Inspect screws and tighten any ones that are loose. Any
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in the instruction manual.
Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center. Don’t use
the tool if switch does not turn it on and off properly.
25. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts.
26. SERVICE AND REPAIRS should be made by qualied repair technicians at an
authorized repair centre. Improperly repaired tools could cause serious shock
or injury.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CIRCULAR SAW
• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. When cutting wherever “live” electrical
wires may be encountered, hold the tool only by the plastic handle to prevent
electric shock. DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL. If you
contact a live wire, the exposed metal of the saw becomes live as well, and can
shock the operator.
• DO NOT START THE SAW WITH THE BLADE IN CONTACT WITH ANY
SURFACE. The saw may react violently and could cause injury.
• LET THE SAW BLADE COME TO A STOP before putting the tool down.
The blade guard’s action may be impeded for some reason and could cause
the saw to jerk violently if it contacts anything with the blade.
• IF ABNORMAL NOISE OR VIBRATION OCCURS, turn off the saw immedi-
ately and have the problem corrected before further using the tool.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Your new SPT210 comprises:
• 7-1/4" Circular Saw
• 24-tooth tungsten carbide tipped 7-1/4" (185 mm) saw blade
• Hex key wrench
• Spanner wrench
• Rip guide
Features:
• Depth of cut adjustment
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• 0-45 degree bevel cut
• Metal blade guard
• Safety lock-off trigger switch
• Voltage: 120 volts AC, 60Hz.
• Current rating: 10 amps
• No load speed: 4500 rpm
• Maximum cutting depth @ 90 degrees: 65 mm (2.5")
• Maximum depth of cut @ 45 degrees: 43 mm (1.7")
• 5/8" (16 mm) arbor
• Weight: 10 lb. (4.53 kg)
OPERATING PROCEDURES
BLADES
Your Circular Saw is designed to accept standard 7-1/4" (185 mm) saw blades with
5/8" (16 mm) arbor.
INSTALLING A SAW BLADE
IMPORTANT: Unplug the saw.
1. Turn the blade stud counter-clockwise with the wrench provided and remove
the blade stud and outer washer. If the shaft moves while attempting to loosen
the blade stud, strike the wrench counter-clockwise to jar loose.
2. Retract the lower guard all the way up into the upper guard. While retracting
the lower guard, check the operation and condition of the lower guard spring.
3. Make sure the saw teeth and arrow on the blade point in the same direction as
the arrow on the lower guard.
4. Slide the blade through the slot in the shoe and mount it against the inner
washer on the shaft. Be sure the large diameter of the inner and outer washer
lay ush against the blade.
5. Reinstall the outer washer and tighten the blade stud nger tight. Place the
balde on a piece of scrap wood and hold the saw securely by the upper guard
(teeth imbedded in the wood) and tighten the blade stud until snug with the
wrench provided.
ADJUSTING THE ANGLE OF CUT
IMPORTANT: Unplug the saw.
1. See the angle scale on the front of the saw
2. Loosen the angle screw.
3. Hold the saw by the handle in one hand.
4. With the other hand grasp the base plate and tilt it to the desired angle according to the angle scale.
5. Tighten the angle screw to lock the angle. You may want to make a test cut on
scrap material to verify the angle before proceeding.
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ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT
IMPORTANT: Unplug the saw
1. Loosen the Depth Knob located between the guard and handle of the saw.
2. Hold the saw by the handle in one hand.
3. With the other hand, grasp the base plate and raise or lower it to the desired
cut depth.
NOTE: When cutting, the saw blade should cut through the bottom of the material
by the length of one saw tooth.
4. Retighten the Depth Knob to lock the depth adjustment. You may want to make
a test cut on scrap material to verify the angle before proceeding.
SAFETY SWITCH
WARNING: When starting the saw, hold it with both hands since the torque of the
motor can cause the saw to twist
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• The safety switch is designed to prevent accidental starting. To start the saw,
press the release button located on the handle with your thumb and pull the
trigger simultaneously.
• To switch the saw off, release the trigger. The safety switch will engage
automatically.
LINE GUIDE
• The right side of the notch in the shoe is the guide for straight 90 degree cuts.
The left side of the notch is for 45 degree bevel cuts. The cutting guide notch
gives an approximate line of cut since different blade types and thickness alter
the cut line. Always make sample cuts in scrap lumber to obtain the actual cut
line. To minimize splintering, cut with the nished side of the wood face down.
RUNNING THE SPT210
CAUTION: Do not put hands directly in front of, behind, or below the saw blade
when cutting. Always grasp the saw with both hands on the handles and push
the saw through the material.
1. Be sure there are no nails or any other foreign objects in, on the work piece,
or in the path of the blade. They could cause damage to the saw blade, injury
from kickback or even injury from ying debris.
2. Make sure the work piece is properly supported at all times. Plan so that it is
properly supported during the cut.
3. Whenever possible, secure the work piece with clamps or in a vise.
4. When making cuts parallel to existing straight edges, whenever possible, insert
the rip fence into the slots at the front of the saw. Fasten it in place at the de-
sired distance, with the screw clamp provided, and use it to help keep the cut
as straight and parallel as possible.
5. When cuting across the grain, the bres of the wood have a tendency to lift and
tear. Moving the saw slowly minimizes the effect.
6. Make sure you are fully prepared to begin your cut before squeezing the trigger
switch. Mark the line of cut clearly.
7. Set the base plate against the work piece.
8. Hold the tool rmly. Motor torque will cause the tool to twist, so a rm grip is imperative. Check to make sure that saw blade travel is not obstructed. Squeeze
the trigger switch.
9. Allow the saw blade to reach full speed before pushing it into the work piece.
10. Do not force the saw blade into the work piece. Apply moderate pressure, allowing the blade to cut without being forced.
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11. This tool is designed to make straight cuts only. Do not attempt to cut curves
with it. Twisting the saw to either side while cutting will cause the blade to bind
in the work piece, perhaps causing kickback, personal injury, damage to the
work piece, and /or damage to the saw.
12. If it becomes necessary to back out of an incomplete cut, turn off the saw.
13. To turn off the saw, release pressure on the Trigger Switch. Always allow the
blade to come to a stop before putting the tool down.
WARNING: Turn off your saw at once, unplug, and inspect for serious problems if:
• Moving parts get stuck
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• Speed drops to an abnormally low level
• The motor housing gets hot
• Sparks or odours emit from the casing
POCKET CUTS
IMPORTANT: Disconnect the plug from the power supply before making any
adjustments.
1. Set the depth adjustment of the saw based on the thickness of the material to
be cut.
2. Tilt the saw forward with the cutting guide notch on the line drawn for the cut
Raise the lower guard by using the lift lever.
3. With the blade barely above the material to be cut, start the saw and allow the
blade to come to full speed.
4. Gradually lower the blade into the material using the front end of the shoe as a
pivot point. When the blade starts cutting, release the lower guard.
5. When the shoe is resting at on the surface being cut, proceed cutting in a
forward direction to the end of the cut. Allow the blade to come to a full stop
before removing it from the cut.
CAUTION: Never pull the saw backward. The blade will climb out of the cut and
kickback will occur which may result in serious injury.
6. Turn the saw around and nish the cut in a normal manner, sawing forward.
Use a jigsaw or hand saw to nish the cut in the corners if required.
KICKBACK
• 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.
• Using dull blades or improperly supported work will increase the tendecy for
kickback.
• Wet lumber, green lumber or pressure treated lumber require special
attention during cutting operation to prevent kickback.
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