AllTrade Kawasaki 192V Cordless Circular Saw 840056 User Manual

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_Rev 8/22/06
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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 BAT TERY-OPERATED
CIRCULAR SAWINSTRUCTION MANUAL
COMPONENT
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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, CAUTIONand NOTEstatements 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.
DANGERindicates an imminently hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNINGindicates a potentially hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
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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
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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 designatedbattery pack.Use of
any other batteries may create risk of fire.
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CAUTIONindicates a potentially hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTIONused without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in property damage.
NOTEprovides 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.
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							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 operat-
ing 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 person-
al 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” posi-
tion 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.
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							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 acces-
sories, 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 saw-
ing 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.
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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.
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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
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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 CurrentHz Hertz Frequency (Cycles per Second)W Watt PowerKg Kilograms Weight
Alternating Current Type of CurrentDirect Current Type of CurrentAlternating or Direct Current Type of CurrentEarthing Terminal Grounding TerminalClass II Construction Denotes Double Insulation
min Minutes Times 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 GuideCOMPONENT MODEL NUMBERBATTERY PACK 690071CHARGER 690507SAW BLADES 690086
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3
10
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6
7
8
9
4
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							BATTERY
Before using battery pack, please read carefully all instruc-
tions and cautionarymarkings 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 
KNOBThis 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.
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							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.
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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. 
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RELEASE 
BUTTON
BATTERY PACK
120V AC 
ADAPTER
LED LIGHT
BATTERY
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							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.
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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: 
CLOCKWISETIGHTEN: 
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
FIG. 4
45º
DEPTH 
ADJUSTMENT 
KNOBBEVEL 
ANGLE 
KNOB
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							• 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.
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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.
17LOCK-OFF BUTTON
TRIGGER SWITCH