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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
7-1/4 in. WORM DRIVE SAW
DOUBLE INSULATION
R3210
Your saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator
safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 n General Safety Rules.....................................................................................................................................................3-4 n Specific Safety Rules...................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before WARNING: plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites acci- Read and understand all instructions. Failure to dents. follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. n Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of t
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement SERVICE parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section n Tool service must be performed only by qualified re- of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to fol- pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by low Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area an
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n Do not use dull or damaged blade. Unsharpened or is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing ex- by an authorized service center. Following this rule will cessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK. reduce the risk of shock, fire, or serious injury. n Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must n Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. be tight and secure before making cut. If blade ad- When
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load o Class II Construction Doub
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING 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. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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ELECTRICAL When working outdoors with a tool, use an extension cord DOUBLE INSULATION that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is desig- Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power nated with “WA” on the cord’s jacket. tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or ex- grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated posed wires and cut or worn insulation. from the internal metal motor comp
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FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter...........................................................................................................................................7-1/4 in. (184 mm) Blade Arbor .................................................................................................................................. Diamond (Bolt-LH Combo) Cutting Depth at 90°.....................................................................................................................
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FEATURES REAR HANDLE SWITCH TRIGGER FRONT HANDLE POWER CORD OVERSIZE LEVER (DEPTH ADJUSTMENT) OVERSIZE LEVER (BEVEL ADJUSTMENT) ALUMINUM BASE LENGTH OF CUT SCALE FULL LENGTH KERF INDICATOR DIPSTICK LIGHTED PLUG Fig. 1 10 11
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FEATURES SPINDLE SKYHOOK™ LOCK SAW HANGER 51.5° BEVEL BUTTON Fig. 1a UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS: PACKING LIST When unpacking the tool: 7-1/4 in. (184 mm) Worm Drive Saw 24-Tooth Carbide Tipped Blade n Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the box. Hex Wrench n Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are Dipstick included. Operator’s Manual n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. WARNING: n Do not discard the packing mate
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ASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not connect the tool to a power supply until all assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result SPINDLE in accidental starting and possible serious injury. OUTER FLANGE WASHER WARNING: 7-1/4 in. (184 mm) blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw. Also, never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer flange washer to engage with the flat on the spindle. Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guards, while thicker blades will prevent blade s
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ASSEMBLY REMOVING BLADE See Figure 3. n Unplug the saw. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging spindle lock. n Depress spindle lock button. n Remove blade screw by turning it clockwise with the hex SPINDLE wrench. LOCK BUTTON n Remove spring washer. WRENCH n Remove outer flange washer. n Lift lower blade guard. BLADE SCREW n Remove blade. Fig. 3 12 13
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OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with the tool to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. APPLICATIONS You may use this saw for the following purposes: n Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood, paneling) NOTE: The use of abrasive cut-off wheels is not recom- mended for this saw. LOWER BLADE GUARD WARNING: Fig. 4 The use of this saw on materials not listed may damage the saw and its guards, and may cause
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OPERATION KICKBACK See Figures 5, 6, 7, and 8. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused by any action which pinches the blade in the wood. See Figure 5. DANGER: Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss of control can lead to serious injury. Fig. 5 To guard against kickback, avoid dangerous practices such as the following. n Setting blade depth incor
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OPERATION STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW SWITCH See Figure 9. TRIGGER To start the saw: Depress the switch trigger. Always let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw into the workpiece. WARNING: The blade coming in contact with the workpiece before it reaches full speed could cause the saw to “kickback” towards you resulting in serious injury. To stop the saw: Release the switch trigger. After you release the switch trigger, allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do not remove the
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OPERATION OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 11, 12, and 13. It is important to understand the correct method for operat- ing the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw. WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper control of the saw. Loss of control could cause an accident resulting in possible serious injury. DANGER: When lifting the saw from the workpiece, the blade Fig. 11 is exposed on the underside of the sa
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OPERATION CROSS CUTTING See Figure 14. When making a cross cut, align the line of cut with the full length kerf indicator on the base as shown in figure 14. Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, you must offset the guideline to produce an accurate cut. NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset the guide. LINE OF CUT BEVEL CUTTING The base of the saw may be adjus
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OPERATION TO ADJUST POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP See Figures 16 and 17. BEVEL n Unplug the saw. ADJUSTMENT LEVER n Pull bevel adjustment lever upward to release. n Turn set screw with hex wrench and adjust base until it is square with the saw blade. n Securely lock the bevel adjustment lever. TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING See Figure 16. n Unplug the saw. n Pull the bevel adjustment lever upward until the motor housing moves freely. n Raise the motor housing end of the saw until you reach the desired ang
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OPERATION TO BEVEL CUT See Figure 18. WARNING: Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel adjustment lever securely locked in place can result in serious injury. n Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown. n Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. n Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed. n Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut. n Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. n Lift the saw from the workpiece. The notch marked 0°
