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Circular Saw
185 mm (7-1/4”)
MODEL 5740NB
DOUBLE
INSULATION
INSTR U CTION MANU AL
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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SPECIFICATIONS Model 5740NB Blade diameter 185 mm (7-1/4”) at 90° 64 mm (2-1/2”) Max. Cutting depth at 45° 42 mm (1-5/8”) No load speed (RPM) 4,700/min. Overall length 298 mm (11-3/4”) Net weight 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) • Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Specifications may differ from country to country. GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA002-2 (For All Tools) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in ele
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change the plug in any way. Double insula- 13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and tion eliminates the need for the three wire balance enables better control of the tool in grounded power cord and grounded power unexpected situations. supply system. 14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye 5. Avoid body contact with grounded sur- protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and shoes, hard hat, or hearing protectio
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22. Use only accessories that are recom- tenance performed by unqualified personnel mended by the manufacturer for your could result in a risk of injury. model. Accessories that may be suitable for 24. When servicing a tool, use only identical one tool, may become hazardous when used replacement parts. Follow instructions in on another tool. the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow SERVICE Maintenance instructions may create a risk of 23. Tool servic
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2. Check lower guard for proper closing also make exposed metal parts of the tool before each use. Do not operate saw if “live” and shock the operator. lower guard does not move freely and 8. When ripping always use a rip fence or close instantly. Never clamp or tie the straight edge guide. This improves the lower guard into the open position. If saw accuracy of cut and reduces the chance for is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be blade binding. bent. Raise the lower guard with the Retract-
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ward while the blade is in motion or KICK- sharp and clean. Gum and wood pitch hard- BACK may occur. Investigate and take ened on blades slows saw and increases corrective actions to eliminate the cause of potential for kickback. Keep blade clean by blade binding. first removing it from tool, then cleaning it When restarting a saw in the workpiece, with gum and pitch remover, hot water or ker- center the saw blade in the kerf and check osene. Never use gasoline. that saw teeth are not engaged in
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15. When operating the saw, keep the cord away from the cutting area and position it so that it will not be caught on the work- piece during the cutting operation. The tool is provided with a front grip and rear handle for two hand operation. Operate with proper hand support, proper work- piece support, and supply cord routing away from the work area. Fig. 6 WARNING: It is important to support the workpiece properly and to hold the saw 17. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw firmly to pre
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. SYMBOLS USD201-2 The followings show the symbols used for tool. V ....................... volts ....................no load speed n ˚ A ....................... amperes ....................Class II Construction Hz ..................... hertz .../min................revolutions or reciprocation per minute ................ alternating current 8
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FUNCTIONAL CAUTION: DESCRIPTION • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. 001343 Adjusting depth of cut CAUTION: • After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the clamping screw securely. Loosen the clamping screw on the depth guide and move the 1 base up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the 2 base by tightening the clamping screw. 1. Clamping screw 2. Depth guide For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so tha
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001399 Switch action 1 CAUTION: 2 • Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released. To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, push in the lock- 1. Lock-off button off button and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trig- 2. Switch trigger ger to stop. ASSEMBLY CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged
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001463 Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both a front grip and rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool. If both 2 1 hands are holding saw, they cannot be cut by the blade. Set the base on the workpiece to be cut without the blade making 3 any contact. Then turn the tool on and wait until the blade attains full speed. Now simply move the tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping it flat and advancing smoothly until the sawing is completed. 1. Rear handle To get clean cut
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001508 1 1. Triangular rule 001145 Replacing carbon brushes Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only iden- tical carbon brushes. 1 1. Limit mark 001518 Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps. To maintain product SAFETY
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MAIL THIS PORTION Your answers to the following questions are appreciated. 1. This product was purchased from: 3. How did you learn about this product: Home Center Other ( ) Magazine Radio Hardware/Lumber Store From Dealer Exhibition Tool Distributor Newspaper From Friend Industrial Supply Store Display Previous Usage Construction Supply Catalog Other ( ) 2. Use of the product is intended for: 4. Most favored points are: Construction Trade Design Repair Se
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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
