Kawasaki 840056 User Manual

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840056_19.2V Black Cordless Circular Saw_Rev 8/22/06

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT. BEFORE USE, READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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19.2V BATTERY-OPERATED CIRCULAR SAW

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COMPONENT

#840056

87-1904-60957

SECTION FIVE

2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-24

CONGRATULATIONS!

Thanks for choosing this product. At Alltrade, our aim is to provide you with quality products at an affordable price, and we want you to be totally satisfied with your product and our Customer Service. If any help and advice is needed, please contact us at 1-800-590-3723. Properly cared for, this tool will give you many years of satisfaction.

INTENDED USE

This tool is intended for consumer use only. Your charger and/or adapter has been designed for charging batteries of the type approved and supplied with this tool.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES – FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.Failure to

follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS

The safety instructions provided in this manual are not intended to cover all possible conditions and practices that may occur when operating, maintaining and cleaning power tools.

Always use common sense and pay particular attention to all the DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE statements of this manual.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONGRATULATIONS! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

INTENDED USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SECTION ONE

GENERAL SAFETY RULES – FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS . . 2

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS . . . . . . . . 2-3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

WORK AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

ELECTRICAL SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PERSONAL SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

TOOL USE AND CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

SECTION TWO

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND/OR SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF KICKBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SECTION THREE

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14

REMOVING / ATTACHING BATTERY PACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

CHARGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

CHARGING BATTERY PACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16

ATTACHING / REMOVING BLADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH AND ANGLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

OPERATING THE CIRCULAR SAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18

OPERATING TRIGGER SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

GENERAL CUTTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18

POCKET CUTTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

SECTION FOUR

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

OTHER CONSUMER DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY) TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

WORK AREA

Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered work benches and dark work

areas may cause accidents or injury.

Do not operate power tools in explosive areas, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite

the dust or fumes.

Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.

A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger

that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of

any other batteries may create risk of fire.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

NOTE provides additional information that is useful

for proper use and maintenance of this tool. If a NOTE is indicated make sure it is fully understood.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.

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

other construction activities contains chemicals known to 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.

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 dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

WARNING: Handling the power cord on corded products may expose you to

lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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 termi-

nals together may cause sparks, burns or a fire.

Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained

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

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury

when used on another tool.

SERVICE

Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or

maintenance by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.

When servicing a 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.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND/OR SYMBOLS

Keep hands away from cutting area and 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.

Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade, but not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards

(See “Causes and

Prevention of Kickback”)

Do not reach underneath the work. The guard cannot protect you from the blade

below the work.

Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie 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 and condition 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.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools

may result in serious personal injury.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,

jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or “OFF” position before inserting battery pack. Carrying power tools with your finger on the

switch or inserting battery pack into a tool with the power switch “ON” invites

accidents.

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool “ON”. A wrench

or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper foot-

ing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safe-

ty shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE

Use clamps or other practical ways 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.

Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool

will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

Do not use the tool if the power switch does not turn it “ON” or “OFF”. A tool that

cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or “OFF” position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.

Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools

are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

5 6

Do not run the Cordless Circular Saw while carrying it at your side. A mov-

ing blade could cause serious personal injury.

Disconnect battery pack from tool and place the switch in the locked or “OFF” position before making any assembly adjustments, changing accessories, performing any inspection, maintenance or cleaning procedures. Such

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally which could cause serious personal injury.

Be extra careful when cutting in high or hard-to-reach locations. Avoid sawing overhead. Be on the lookout for hidden wires and falling debris.

Do not use the Cordless Circular Saw if it has been damaged, left outdoors in the rain, snow, wet or damp environments, or immersed in liquid.

Maintain labels and nameplates on the Cordless Circular Saw. These carry

important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Alltrade for a replacement.

CAUSES AND 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 work piece 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 tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:

Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your body and arm in a way that allows you to resist KICKBACK forces. 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 work piece, center the saw blade in the kerf and check that teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it may

walk up or KICKBACK from the work piece as the saw is restarted.

Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “Pocket Cuts” and “Compound Cuts.” Raise lower guard by Retracting Handle. As soon as the blade enters the material, lower guard must be released. For all other saw-

ing, 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 the switch is released.

NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. It is important to

support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.

Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces 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 tool “live” and shock the operator.

When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the

accuracy of the cut and reduces the chance for blade binding.

Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond vs. round) arbor 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 bolts. The blade washers and

bolts were specifically designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.

SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAW

NEVER assume the blade has stopped just because the trigger has been released. Blades may continue moving even after the motor stops.

Always wear safety goggles or eye protection when using this tool. Use a dust mask or respirator for applications which generate dust. This saw may

throw up debris that could lodge in the eyes causing severe pain or injury.

Inspect the bolts and blade washers before each use. Damaged or incorrect

bolts or blade washers can cause injury.

When using the Circular Saw, always maintain a firm grip on the tool with both hands. Never put your hands or feet in the cutting area. Do not grasp the tool or place your hands too close to the blade. Keep your hands well away

from the blade. Never reach underneath the tool while the blade is in motion. Do not use your legs or feet to stabilize the work piece.

Keep the handle of the Cordless Circular Saw dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Be aware that this tool is always in an operating condition because it does not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet. Always turn the switch “OFF” and remove the battery pack before changing bits.

CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS:

1. Battery Pack

2. Release Buttons

on Each Side

3. 120V AC Adapter

4. Charger

5. LED Charging Indicators

6. Saw Shoe

7. Trigger Switch

8. Lock-Off Button

9. Rubber Grip

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.

Do not use dull or damaged blade. 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 will cause binding and KICK-

BACK.

Use extra caution when making a “Pocket Cut” into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK.

SYMBOLS

IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please

study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage (Potential) A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (Cycles per Second)

W Watt Power

Kg Kilograms Weight

Alternating Current Type of Current Direct Current Type of Current Alternating or Direct Current Type of Current Earthing Terminal Grounding Terminal Class II Construction Denotes Double Insulation

min Minutes Time

s Seconds Time

␾ Diameter Size of Drill Bits,

Grinding Wheels, etc.

No load speed No-load Rotational Speed

.../min Revolutions per Minute Revolutions, Surface Speed,

Strokes, etc. per Minute

1,2,3, … Ring Selector Settings Speed, Torque or Position Settings

ACCESSORIES:

10. Saw Blades (2)

11. Rip Fence Guide

COMPONENT MODEL NUMBER

BATTERY PACK 690071 CHARGER 690507 SAW BLADES 690086

BATTERY

Before using battery pack, please read carefully all instructions and cautionary markings on battery pack, battery charger and product using battery.

Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can

explode.

Do not carry battery packs in aprons, pockets, or tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc. with loose metal objects. Battery pack terminals could

be short circuited causing damage to the battery pack, severe burns or fire.

The battery pack is Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cad) and is considered to be a toxic material by the Environmental Protection Agency. Before disposing of dam-

aged or worn out Ni-Cad battery packs, check with your State Environmental Protection Agency to find out about special restrictions on the disposal of these battery packs, take them to your local recycling center for proper disposal, or

call 1-800-822-8837.

The battery is not fully charged. Before first use, the battery pack requires

8-10 hours charge time to be fully charged. Subsequent recharging needs 3 hours for the battery to be fully charged.

Always switch to a fresh battery when tool performance begins to diminish.

Severe heat is most destructive to a battery; the more heat generated, the faster the battery loses power. A battery that gets too hot can have a shortened life.

Never over-discharge a battery by using the tool even after tool performance has decreased. Do not attempt to discharge a tool’s battery by continuing to

pull on the tool trigger. When tool performance begins to diminish, stop the tool and recharge the battery for optimal performance.

Charge battery pack at ambient temperatures between 50° F – 104° F. Store tool and battery pack in locations where temperatures will not exceed

120°F. This is important to prevent serious damage to the battery cells. The battery pack should always be recharged when the Cordless Circular Saw

begins to run slowly. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects such as

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 sparks, burns, or fire.

CONTROL FEATURES:

BEVEL LEVELING KNOB

This knob controls the beveling of your cut.

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB

This knob controls the depth of your cut.

BLADE SAFETY LOCK BUTTON

This button locks the blade in position and prevents it from moving.

RIP FENCE

The scaled rip fence guides the saw to cut exactly along the edge of work piece, making straight and accurate parallel cuts.

RIP FENCE LOCK KNOB

This knob secures the rip fence in place.

CHARGING BATTERY PACK

CHARGE BATTERY PACK:

1. Make sure the trigger on the Cordless Circular

Saw is in the “OFF”

position and remove the battery pack from the Cordless Circular Saw.

2. Plug 120V AC Adapter into household outlet and into side of battery charger. Insert battery pack into battery charger. When the battery is placed in the charger, the red LED indicator light will remain on.

3. When fully charged, reattach battery pack onto Cordless Circular Saw, making certain latches fasten securely. Cordless Circular Saw will not operate properly if the battery pack is not seated properly.

ASSEMBLY

Always remove battery pack before installing or removing blade. When removing the blade from the tool, avoid contact with skin and use

proper protective gloves when grasping the blade or accessory. Accessories

may be hot after prolonged use.

REMOVING / ATTACHING BATTERY PACK

REMOVE BATTERY PACK:

1. Press both release buttons on either side of the Cordless Circular Saw to release the battery pack.

2. Pull battery pack free of Cordless Circular Saw.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK:

1. Align the raised portion of the battery pack with the groove in the battery compartment of the Cordless Circular Saw.

2. Press the battery pack into place. Make sure the latches are securely fastened. Do not use the Cordless Circular Saw if the battery pack is not seated properly.

CHARGER

Before using battery charger, please read carefully all instructions and cautionary markings on battery charger, battery pack and product using battery.

The charger will not automatically turn “OFF” when the battery pack is fully charged. The charging indicator light will remain “ON”

until the charger is disconnected from the electrical outlet.

Use only the charger which accompanied your product or direct replacement as listed in this manual. Do not substitute any other charger. Use only Alltrade

approved chargers with your product.

Do not disassemble charger. Do not use charger if it has been damaged, left outdoors in the rain, snow, wet

or damp environments, or immersed in liquid. The battery pack and charger heat during charging. Place the charger on a flat,

non-flammable surface away from flammable materials with at least four inches of clearance to allow proper air circulation around the charger and battery pack.

When the battery pack requires recharging, a 3 hour charge allows the tool to operate at full power. A charging indicator light on the charger will illuminate to

show that charging is taking place.

RELEASE

BUTTON

BATTERY PACK

120V AC

ADAPTER

LED LIGHT

BATTERY

CHARGER

ATTACHING THE BLADE:

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Retract the lower guard (see Fig. 1).

3. Slip the blade into place (see Fig. 2).

4. Put clamp washers and clamping screw loosely in position.

5. Use the wrench to tighten the clamping screw while pressing down on the clamping knob (see Fig. 3 and Fig. 4).

6. Remove wrench.

7. Replace the battery pack.

ADJUSTING DEPTH AND ANGLE

ADJUST CUTTING DEPTH:

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Hold the saw firmly and loosen the depth adjustment knob by turning it counter-clockwise.

3. Move the shoe to obtain the desired depth of cut.

4. Tighten depth adjustment knob securely by turning clockwise before operating the saw.

ADJUST BEVEL ANGLE:

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Loosen the bevel angle knob by turning it counter-clockwise.

3. Adjust the angle of your cut.

4. Tighten the angle knob securely by turning clockwise.

ATTACHING / REMOVING BLADE

If the blade clamp screw will not loosen enough to allow blade installation, tap gently on the end of the wrench with a mallet until the clamp screw breaks free.

REMOVING THE BLADE:

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Use the wrench to loosen the clamping screw while pressing down on the blade safety lock button (see Fig. 3 and Fig. 4).

3. Remove the blade.

4. Tighten the blade clamp screw back into place.

5. Remove wrench.

6. Replace the battery pack.

FIG. 1 FIG. 2

FIG. 3

LOOSEN:

CLOCKWISE

TIGHTEN:

COUNTER-CLOCKWISE

FIG. 4

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB

BEVEL ANGLE KNOB

45º

• Put on eye protection.

• Clear the saw of any foreign material.

• Make sure the work piece is held securely in place. Hold smaller pieces in a vise or attach to the workbench with clamps.

• Mark out the line to be cut so it is easily visible.

• Check the lower guard for damage. If damaged, do not use tool.

• Always use the right blade for the material.

• Make sure all bolts, screws and locking levers are secure before starting tool.

• Pull the trigger to start the saw.

• Set the shoe against the work piece.

• When the blade reaches full speed, slowly feed the blade into the work piece. When the blade starts cutting, release the blade guard.

POCKET CUTTING

If the blade binds, release the trigger immediately. Do

not move the saw until the blade comes to a complete stop. Find the cause of the binding before starting the saw again.

If the blade becomes pinched, twisted, misaligned or bound, it will stall and lift up out of the work piece, suddenly jerking back toward the operator. This reaction is referred to as KICKBACK.

• Mark out the line to be cut so it is easily visible.

• Start inside the area to be cut out.

• Set the shoe against the work piece at an angle.

• Lift the blade guard.

• Pull the trigger to start the saw.

• When the blade reaches full speed, slowly feed the blade into the work piece. When the blade starts cutting, release the blade guard.

OPERATING THE CIRCULAR SAW

Never tape the trigger switch down to provide

continuous high speed. The tool may fail under such conditions causing fire

or personal injury.

The lock-off button helps prevent accidental starting.

This button can be pressed from either side.

OPERATING THE TRIGGER SWITCH

THIS TOOL IS CONTROLLED BY A TRIGGER SWITCH:

• Press the lock-off button, then pull

the “ON/OFF” trigger to turn the Circular Saw “ON”. To turn the Circular Saw “OFF”, release the

trigger switch. The lock-off button will automatically reset.

GENERAL CUTTING

Always hold the saw in front of you and away from your body. Keep your hands and feet well away from the work piece.

Never feed the blade into the work piece until the blade is at full speed. If the blade is not at full speed, the saw may kick back causing serious personal injury.

Do not force the saw. Excessive force may result in a

broken blade. Use only enough pressure to keep the saw moving through the

work piece.

LOCK-OFF BUTTON

TRIGGER SWITCH

RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS 120 VOLT AC 60 HZ TOOLS

TOOL CURRENT RATING CONDUCTOR SIZE IN A.W.G

AMPERE 10FT. 25FT. 50FT. 100FT.

3-6 18 18 18 18 6-8 18 18 18 16

8-10 18 18 18 14 10-12 16 16 14 14 12-16 14 12 12 16-20 12 12 12 -

SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage 19.2V Switch On/Off Switch Charger Input 120V 60Hz Charging Time Approx. 3-5 hours No Load Speed (RPM) 3700/Min. Blade Diameter ␾ 140mm (5-1/2") Battery Type Ni-Cad

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

BATTERIES

Alltrade batteries can be recharged many times. At the end of their useful life, recycle batteries with due care for our environment.

Ni-Cad and Ni-MH batteries are recyclable. Take them to your local recycling center

or call 1-800-822-8837. Collected batteries will be recycled or disposed of properly.

OTHER CONSUMER DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY) TOOLS

Alltrade offers a full range of Kawasaki™ tools that make DIY jobs easy. If you would like further information on the following products, please contact Alltrade Customer Service Department at 1-800-590-3723.

Cordless Drills/Screwdrivers Impact Wrenches Sanders Jigsaws Circular Saws

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Always remove the battery pack before attempting

cleaning or maintenance.

This Circular Saw is lubricated before it leaves

the factory. This lubrication should last for the life of the tool. No further

lubrication is required.

Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get

inside the casing. Never immerse any part of the tool in a liquid. Always keep the ventilation openings clear.

Always clean the battery pack using only a dry cloth. Do not use liquids. Always unplug the charger before cleaning it. Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool and charger using only a soft

brush or dry cloth. Inspect all mounting screws regularly. T ighten any loose screws. Failure to keep

the mounting screws tight could result in serious injuries. Never open the Cordless Circular Saw case, battery pack or charger. Do not

attempt to repair the Cordless Circular Saw, battery pack or charger yourself. Opening any of these parts will void your warranty.

ACCESSORIES

Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.

Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.

Always attach grounded (3-prong) extension cords to grounded (3-hole) outlets. If you must use an extension cord, be sure that the gauge is large enough to carry

the amount of current necessary for your power tool. If not, your tool may experi-

ence a loss of power, excessive voltage drop or overheating. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord (see table on next page).

Angle Grinders Reciprocating Saws Routers Rotary Tools Corded and Cordless Multi-Purpose Tools Wide Range of Accessories and more

item and/or part will be repaired and/or replaced. If the unit is repaired, new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used. If Alltrade chooses to replace the product, it may replace it with a new or reconditioned one of the same or comparable design. The repaired or replaced unit will be warranted under the terms of the remainder of the warranty period. Typically, a defective product that is returned within the first 30 days after the purchase date will be replaced; for items returned after the first 30 days and within the warranty period, covered defective parts not subject to normal wear and tear or other exclusions will be repaired or replaced, at Alltrade’s option. During the warranty period, Alltrade will be responsible for the return shipping charges. Alltrade’s repair and/or replacement of any nonconforming item and/or part thereof shall constitute fulfillment of all obligations to the purchaser. Alltrade shall not be responsible or liable for any expense, including freight charges, or repairs made outside Alltrade’s facility, unless expressly agreed to by Alltrade in writing. Under no circumstances shall Alltrade bear any responsibility for loss of the unit, loss of time or rental, inconvenience, commercial loss or consequential damages.

Exclusions

This warranty does not cover parts damaged due to normal wear, abnormal conditions, misapplication, misuse, abuse, accidents, operation at other than recommended pressures or temperatures, improper storage or freight damage. Parts damaged or worn by operation in dusty environments are not warranted. Failure to follow recommended operating and maintenance procedures also voids warranty.

This limited warranty does not apply to accessory items such as drill bits, screwdriving bits, circular saw blades, jigsaw blades, grinding wheels, sanding sheets and other related items.

DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT RESULTING FROM TAMPERING, ACCIDENT, ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS, UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS, DAMAGE WHILE IN TRANSIT TO OUR SERVICE FACILITY, USE OF UNAPPROVED OR IMPROPER ATTACHMENTS OR ACCESSORIES, COMMERCIAL AND RENTAL APPLICATIONS OR OTHER CAUSES UNRELATED TO PROBLEMS WITH MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY.

Alltrade will not be liable for the following: labor charges, loss or damage resulting from improper operation, maintenance or repairs made by other persons; pre-delivery services such as assembly, oil or lubricants, and adjustment; maintenance services that are normally required to maintain the product.

The use of other than genuine Alltrade Repair Parts will void warranty.

2 YEAR LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY

Express and Exclusive Limited Home Use Warranty to Original Retail Buyer

Alltrade Tools LLC (hereinafter "Alltrade") expressly warrants to the original retail purchaser of the accompanying KAWASAKI™ portable power tool and no one else all parts of the product (except those parts referred to below which are specifically excluded from such warranty (see Exclusions)) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from original date of purchase.

SPECIAL WARRANTY NOTE TO CONTRACTORS AND COMMERCIAL USERS: This Kawasaki™ portable power tool is offered as a home use tool and carries a HOME USE WARRANTY. This tool is made for home use in the execution of projects and repairs in and around the home. Use of the tool for COMMERCIAL PURPOSES OR ON A JOBSITE is not covered under this warranty.

The date of purchase shall be the date of shipment to the original purchaser, or the date the original purchaser took possession, custody or control of the product, whichever occurred first. This warranty shall be null and void if the product or any component thereof is modified, altered or used for any commercial purpose or on a jobsite. This warranty does not apply to any other product and/or component thereof manufactured or distributed by Alltrade, and does not apply to products and/or components thereof designed, manufactured and/or assembled by others,

for which Alltrade makes no warranties whatsoever. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES

WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF. Warranty Performance

By purchasing the product, purchaser expressly acknowledges and agrees that their sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be strictly limited to the repair or replacement of any covered nonconforming items or parts thereof provided that any such nonconforming item and/or part is promptly returned to Alltrade’s facility postage pre-paid and insured (address: ALLTRADE Warranty Claims & Repair, 1431 Via Plata, Long Beach, CA 90810, Attn: Customer Service #1-800-590-3723) within the applicable warranty period, with a written request by purchaser that Alltrade repair and/or replace the nonconforming item and/or part. We recommend that you keep the original product packaging in the event you need to ship the unit. We suggest the package be insured against loss or in transit damage. When sending your product include your name, address, phone number, dated proof of purchase (or copy), and a statement about the nature of problem. Warranty coverage is conditioned upon purchaser furnishing Alltrade with adequate written proof that they are the original purchaser and of the original purchase date. Parts returned, freight prepaid and insured, to Alltrade’s facility (see above address) will be inspected and, at Alltrade’s option, repaired and/or replaced free of charge if found to be defective and subject to warranty. Alltrade retains the sole discretion to determine whether any item or part is nonconforming and, if so, whether the

REPRESENTATIVE(S) HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT, WHETHER AS A RESULT OF A BREACH OF CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, SHALL ALLTRADE’S AND/OR ITS REPRESENTATIVE(S)’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. ANY AND ALL LIABILITY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL TERMINATE UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIODS SPECIFIED ABOVE.

Limitations on Warranty Disclaimers

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of the incidental or consequential damages, so part or all of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

If your product is not covered by this warranty, please call our Customer Service Department toll free at 1-800-590-3723 for general repair information and charges.

Warranty Disclaimers

EXCLUSION AND DISCLAIMER OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, GUARANTIES AND/OR REPRESENTATIONS. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED ABOVE, ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, GUARANTIES AND/OR REPRESENTATIONS BY ALLTRADE AND/OR ITS REPRESENTATIVE(S) REGARDING THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, PURCHASE, USE AND/OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF SOLD HEREUNDER, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY SUCH WARRANTY, GUARANTY AND/OR REPRESENTATION, WRITTEN OR ORAL, ARISES BY OPERATION OF LAW AND/OR EQUITY AND/OR BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF ALLTRADE AND/OR ITS REPRESENTATIVE(S), OR THE BUYER, ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED BY ALLTRADE AND/OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES. PURCHASER KNOWINGLY AND WILLINGLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES AND RIGHTS, CLAIMS AND/OR CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING THEREFROM OR BASED THEREON. PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS AS STATED ABOVE.

EXCLUSION AND DISCLAIMER OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO WARRANTY, ORAL OR WRITTEN, OTHER THAN THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS MADE WITH REGARD TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL EXPRESS AND/OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, GUARANTIES AND/OR REPRESENTATIONS BY ALLTRADE AND/OR ITS REPRESENTATIVE(S) REGARDING THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, PURCHASE, USE AND/OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF SOLD HEREUNDER, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY SUCH WARRANTY, GUARANTY AND/OR REPRESENTATION, WRITTEN OR ORAL, ARISES BY OPERATION OF LAW AND/OR EQUITY AND/OR BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF ALLTRADE AND/OR ITS REPRESENTATIVE(S), OR THE PURCHASER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED BY ALLTRADE AND/OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES. PURCHASER KNOWINGLY AND WILLINGLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES AND RIGHTS, CLAIMS AND/OR CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING THEREFROM OR BASED THEREON. PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS AS STATED ABOVE.

Limitation Of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL ALLTRADE AND/OR ITS REPRESENTATIVE(S) BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL AND/OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ANY BREACH OF ANY PROVISION OF ANY AGREEMENT BETWEEN ALLTRADE AND/OR ITS REPRESENTATIVE(S) AND PURCHASER, ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER, AND/OR THE EXISTENCE, DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, PURCHASE, USE AND/OR OPERATION OF ANY ITEM(S) SOLD HEREUNDER EVEN IF ALLTRADE AND/OR ITS

19.2V BATTERY-OPERATED RECIPROCATING SAW

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COMPONENT

#840056

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

POUR LE SERVICE APRÉS VENTE

OU DU CONSOMMATEUR

PARA EL SERVICIO

PARA EL CONSUMIDOR

1-800-590-3723

Printed in China

KAWASAKI™IS A TRADEMARK LICENSED BY KAWASAKI™ MOTORS CORP., U.S.A., WHICH DOES NOT MANUFACTURE OR DISTRIBUTE THIS PRODUCT. CONSUMER INQUIRES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:

840056_19.2V Black Cordless Reciprocating Saw_Rev 8/22/06

IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR ALLTRADE PRODUCT, DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.PLEASE CALL OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-590-3723. BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE: MODEL No., DATE PURCHASED AND STORE LOCATION. AN ALLTRADE REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL OR EMAIL US AT: INFO@ALLTRADETOOLS.COM. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO US.

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SECTION FIVE

2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-24

CONGRATULATIONS!

INTENDED USE

This tool is intended for consumer use only. Your charger and/or adapter has been designed for charging batteries of the type approved and supplied with this tool.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES – FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.Failure to

follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS

The safety instructions provided in this manual are not intended to cover all possible conditions and practices that may occur when operating, maintaining and cleaning power tools.

Always use common sense and pay particular attention to all the DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE statements of this manual.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONGRATULATIONS! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

INTENDED USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SECTION ONE

GENERAL SAFETY RULES – FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS . . 2

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS . . . . . . . . 2-3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

WORK AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

ELECTRICAL SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PERSONAL SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

TOOL USE AND CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

SECTION TWO

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND/OR SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW . . . . . . . . 6-7

SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SECTION THREE

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

REMOVING/ATTACHING BATTERY PACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CHARGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

CHARGING BATTERY PACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

ATTACHING/REMOVING BLADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

OPERATING THE RECIPROCATING SAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17

VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

GENERAL CUTTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

PLUNGE CUTTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

METAL CUTTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

SECTION FOUR

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

OTHER CONSUMER DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY) TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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WORK AREA

Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered work benches and dark work

areas may cause accidents or injury.

Do not operate power tools in explosive areas, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite

the dust or fumes.

Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.

A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger

that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create risk of fire.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

NOTE provides additional information that is useful for proper use and maintenance of this tool. If a NOTE is indicated make sure it is fully understood.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

other construction activities contains chemicals known to 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.

WARNING: Handling the power cord on corded products may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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