16. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf,
causing excessive friction, blade binding, and KICKBACK.
17. 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 KICKBACK.
18. Use extra caution when making a "Pocket Cut" into existing walls or other blind areas.
blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK.
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thick to allow the outer flange washer to fit properly on the spindle. Too thick a blade will prevent the blade
bolt from securing the blade on the spindle. Larger diameter blades will contact the blade guards. Either
situation could result in a serious accident.
Blade Installation
• REMOVE THE BATTERY FROM THE CIRCULAR SAW.
• Use Supplied Wrench
• Depress the spindle lock.
• Using the wrench, remove the blade bolt by turning it counterclockwise.
• Remove the outer flange washer.
• Slide the blade inside the lower blade guard and onto the spindle. The saw teeth point upward
at the front of the saw.
• Replace the outer flange washer.
• Depress the spindle lock and replace the blade bolt.
• Tighten the blade bolt securely by turning it clockwise with the wrench.
• Place the wrench in the storage area.
Removing the Blade
• REMOVE THE BATTERY FROM THE CIRCULAR SAW.
• Use Supplied Wrench.
• Depress the spindle lock.
• Remove the blade bolt by turning it counterclockwise with the wrench.
• Remove the outer flange washer.
• Lift the lower blade guard.
• Remove the blade from the spindle and off the saw.
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Adjusting the depth of Cut
• REMOVE THE BATTERY FROM THE CIRCULAR SAW.
• Loosen the lever on the depth guide at the back of saw.
• Move the base up or down to the desired depth as indicated on the Depth of Cut Scale.
• Raise the lower blade guard and place the saw base on the work piece to be cut with the saw
blade positioned against the edge. Hold the saw base down on the work piece surface, then
raise or lower the motor housing to obtain the desired depth of cut using the work piece edge
as a reference.
• Secure the base by tightening the lever.
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4" is the maximum blade capacity of your saw. Never use a blade that is too
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
Always be sure that the battery is removed from the tool before
making any adjustments.
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