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Intended Use
Circular saw for freehand and track-bound operation, performing light to medium-
duty plunge cuts into wooden floorboards, countertops,
Unpacking Y
• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. F
yourself with all its features and functions
• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition
• If any parts are missing or damaged, have such parts
replaced before attempting to use this tool
Before Use
Dust Extraction
• The saw is fitted with a 35mm dia Dust Extraction Port (3) suitable for use with
T
• See page 8 for details of the T
Note: The 120V USA model has a 32mm (1-
1
⁄4 ") Dust Extraction Port.
Mode Selection
See image A
The mode selector barrel enables fast and easy setting of the major functions simply
by rotating the Mode Selection Lever (20) to the required mode of operation:
Blade change
Free plunge,
Scribe, for a scribe cut of 2.5mm (3/32”) depth
For details of use,
Workpiece support
• Large panels and long pieces must be well supported close to
both sides of the cut to avoid pinching and kickback
• Place the workpiece ‘best’ face down,
it is more likely to occur on the face that is less visible
Operation
Setting scribe mode
Scribe mode locks the depth of cut at 2.5mm (3/32”).
to prevent friction on the blade, particularly when deep plunge cuts are required.
It is also useful for the initial cut on veneered or melamine laminates.
• Rotate the Mode Selection Lever (20) to Scribe position
• The plunge depth is now locked so that the blade cannot
be plunged deeper than 2.5mm (3/32”)
Setting depth of cut
See image B
• Depth of cut may be adjusted from 0 – 55mm (2-11/64”).
be set by direct reference to the depth scale, which has been calibrated to
take account of the track, so no additional calculation is required
• For best results,
1. Loosen the Depth Lock (18) and move it along the depth scale
until the pointer aligns with the cut depth required
2. Tighten the Depth Lock firmly
3. The saw will now be able to plunge to the set depth (when in free plunge mode)
Note: When accurac
depth and make test cuts on a scrap piece of material.
Adjusting the bevel angle
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• The bevel angle may be adjusted from 0° - 48°
1. Loosen the Front and Rear Bevel Locks (6 & 17)
2. Pivot the body of the saw until the bevel angle pointer adjacent to the Front
Bevel Lock aligns with the bevel angle required on the bevel scale
3. Tighten the Front and Rear Bevel Locks firmly
4. The saw is now secured ready for cutting at the bevel angle required
5. Note: When accuracy is critical,
angle and make test cuts on a scrap piece of material
IMPORT When making bevel cuts, it is essential to lock the saw
in the track. See
Kickback Prevention &
Operator Safety
When used in the track, this plunge saw includes an integral anti-kickback device (see
‘Anti-kickback’ for details) to help prevent the saw lifting up out of the workpiece.
The following provides guidance on measures to prevent kickback occurring:
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.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures
or conditions and can be avoided by taking precautions as follows:
a. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist
kickback forces. P
with the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards,
precautions are taken, kickback forces can be controlled by the operator
b. When the blade is binding,
and hold the saw motionless in the workpiece 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. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of blade binding.
c. When restarting a saw within an incomplete cut, centre the saw blade in the kerf
and check that the saw teeth are not engaged into the material (a binding saw blade
may ‘propel upwards’ or kickback from the workpiece as the tool is restarted).
d. A large workpiece should be supported c
panel, to prevent sagging.
e. Do not use dull or damaged blades.
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
f. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making
a cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting,
g. Use extra caution when making a
blind areas.
h. Check the lower guard before each use and do not use if it does not c
ensuring that the blade does not touch any part of the guard or tool in all angles
and depths of cut. Never c
i. Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating correctly,
sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits,
j. The lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as
‘plunge cuts’ and ‘compound cuts.’ Raise the lower guard by the retracting
handle and as soon as the blade enters the material, the lower guard must be
released. F
k. Ensure that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing the saw down.
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to
whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after the
switch is released. Do not use abrasive wheels,
l. If a circular saw features a riving knife it must be removed before plunge
cutting.
riving knife must always be re-fitted after plunge cutting.
permanent, non-removable riving knife is NOT suitable for plunge cutting.
Product Familiarisation
1. Front Handle
2. Plunge Lock Button
3. Dust Extraction Port
4. Main Handle
5. T
6. Rear Bevel Lock
7. Speed Dial
8. Rear Parallel Guide Clamp
9. Rear Fine
10. Anti-Kickback Device
11. Brush Access Caps
12. Base Plate
13. T
14. T
15. Front Fine
16. Front Parallel Guide Clamp
17. Front Bevel Lock
18. Depth Lock
19. Spindle Lock
20. Mode Selection Lever
21. Hex Key
22. Blade Housing
23. Width of Cut Indicators
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