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5. Release the lever. When the lower guard contacts the work piece surface, it will be in

proper position to open freely when cutting is commencend.

6. Holding the saw in position, with the blade not contacting the work piece surface, pull

the trigger.

7. After the saw has reached full speed, gradually lower rear end of the saw until its base

rests on the work surface.

8. Advance saw along the cutting line up to the corner.
9. Release trigger and allow blade to stop completely before withdrawing the blade from

the work piece.

䡩 Never under any circumstances pull the saw backwards while the blade is in motion, as

kickback may result.

10. Use a jig saw or hand saw to cut the corners out clean.
11. When starting each new cut, repeat as above.

1. Dismounting the saw blade

(1) Set the cutting volume at maximum, and place

the Circular Saw as shown in Fig. 16.

(2) Depress the lock lever, lock the spindle, and

remove the hexagonal-flange bolt and
washer(B) with the wrench.

(3) While holding the lever to keep the lower guard

fully retracted into the blade cover, remove the
saw blade. (Fig. 17)

2. Mounting the saw blade

(1) Thoroughly remove any sawdust which has

accumulated on the spindle, bolt and washers.

(2) For mounting saw blade, the concave sides of

both washers (A) and (B) must be fitted to the
saw blade sides. Mount the saw blade on the
spindle, and finally affix washer (B) (See Fig.
18)

 (3) To assure proper rotation direction of the saw

blade, the arrow direction on the saw blade
must coincide with the arrow direction on the
blade cover.

Fig. 16

Lock Lever

Wrench

Loosen

Tighten

Fig. 17

Saw Blade

Lower Guard

Blade
Cover

Lever

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