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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
6-1/2 in. 18 VOLT
CIRCULAR SAW
R8452
Your circular 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 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................2 General Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 Specific Safety Rules .................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better WARNING! control of the tool in unexpected situations. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal protection must be used for appropriate conditions. injur
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement SERVICE parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section Tool service must be performed only by qualified of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. shock or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions pinching and KICKBACK. Large panels tend to sag that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that under their own weight. Supports must be placed under is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the by an authorized service center. Following this rule will edge of the panel. reduce the risk of s
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SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic. WARNING! An extension cord should not be used unless READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal cord must be used, make sure: injury. a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this 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 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 o No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load Class II Construction Doubl
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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 Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result DANGER: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result WARNING: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in CAUTION minor or moderate injury. (Wi
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Blade Diameter .......................................................6-1/2 in. No Load Speed ..................................................2,500/min. Blade Arbor ............................................................... 5/8 in. Motor ..................................................................18 Volt DC Cutting Depth at 0º .................................................2-1/8 in. Charger Input ................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW ERGONOMIC DESIGN See Figure 1. This tool is designed for comfort and ease of operation in The safe use of this product requires an understanding of different positions and at different angles. The design of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as your circular saw helps maintain proper two-hand control well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before during operation. use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
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ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE BLADE See Figure 2. INNER BLADE WASHER WARNING: A 6-1/2 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw. Never use a blade that is too thick SPINDLE to allow outer blade washer to engage with the LOCK flats on the spindle. Larger blades will come in BUTTON contact with the blade guard, while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from securing blade on spindle. Either of these situations could result in a serious accident. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
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OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or ac
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OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER See Figure 5. LED BATTERY RED GREEN ACTION INDICATOR PACK LED LED Power Without battery pack ON OFF Ready to charge battery pack When battery pack reaches cooled Evaluate Hot battery pack Flashing OFF temperature, charger begins fast charge mode. When battery pack reaches warmed Evaluate Cold battery pack Flashing OFF temperature, charger begins fast charge mode. Charger pre-charges battery until nor- Evaluate Deeply discharged Flashing OFF mal voltage is re
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OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 6. RAISED RIB Place the battery pack in the saw. Align the raised rib inside the saw with the groove on the battery pack. Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and the battery pack is secured in the saw before beginning operation. TO INSTALL BATTERY CAUTION: PACK When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with the groove TO REMOVE BATTERY inside the tool and latches into
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OPERATION KICKBACK - BLADE SET TOO DEEP KICKBACK See Figures 8 - 11. 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. WARNING: To avoid kickback, release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Kickback could cause Fig. 8 you to lose control of the saw. Loss of control can lead to serious injury. INCORRECT SUPPORT To guard against kickback, avoid dangerous practices suc
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OPERATION LOCK-OFF BUTTON LOCK-OFF See Figure 12. BUTTON The lock-off button reduces the possibility of accidental SWITCH TRIGGER starting. The lock-off button is located on the handle above the switch trigger. The lock-off button must be depressed before you pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger is released. NOTE: You can depress the lock-off button from either the left or right side. STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW See Figure 12. To start the saw: Depress the lock-of
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OPERATION OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 14 - 15. It is important to understand the correct method for oper- ating the saw. Refer to the figures in this section to learn the correct and incorrect ways for handling the saw. DANGER: When lifting the saw from the workpiece, the blade is exposed on the underside of the saw until the lower blade guard closes. Make sure the lower blade guard is closed before setting the saw down. WARNING: To make sawing easier and safer, always maintain proper
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OPERATION TOP VIEW OF SAW CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING GUIDELINE See Figures 16 - 17. When making a cross cut or rip cut, align your line of cut with FRONT OF SAW the outer blade guide notch on the saw base. Since blade thicknesses vary, always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much, if any, the guideline must be offset to produce an accurate cut. NOTE: The distance from the line of cut to the guideline is the amount you should offset the guide. Secure the
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OPERATION WIDTH OF CUT SCALE See Figure 19. A width of cut scale has been provided on the base of the BASE saw. When making straight cross cuts or rip cuts, the scale ASSEMBLY can be used to measure up to four inches to the right side of the blade. It can be used to measure up to one inch to the left side of the blade. BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 20 - 21. The angle of cut of the saw may be adjusted to any desired setting between zero and 50°. NOTE: When making cuts at 50°, the blade should be
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0 4 5 1 2 3 OPERATION POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP BLADE See Figure 22. CARPENTER’S The saw has a positive 0° bevel stop that has been factory SQUARE adjusted to assure 0° angle of the saw blade when making 90° cuts. TO CHECK Remove the battery pack from the saw. ADJUSTMENT SCREW WARNING: Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting, causing possible serious personal injury. BEVEL Place the saw in an upside down position on a ADJUSTMENT workbench. KNOB Using
