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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
5-1/2 in., 18 VOLT
LASER CIRCULAR SAW
P500
ACCEPTS ALL ONE+ BATTERY PACKS
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD
SEPARATELY
Your laser circular saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard 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.
Thank you for y
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General 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. Fail- Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. ure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. protection must be used for appropriate condi
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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 fol- repair 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 DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area a
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an elec- pinching and KICKBACK. Large panels tend to sag trical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating under their own weight. Supports must be placed under condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the using your battery tool or when changing accessories. edge of the panel. Following this rule wi
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product 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 Constructio
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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. (W
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Cutting Depth at 45° .............................................. 1-1/8 in. Motor ..................................................................... 18 V DC No Load Speed .....................................4,200 r/min. (RPM) Blade Diameter ...................................................... 5-1/2 in. Laser Guide .......................... Class II, <1mW max, 650 nm Blade Arbor ...............................................................3/8 in. Cutti
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FEATURES LOCK-OFF BUTTON KNOW YOUR LASER CIRCULAR SAW See Figure 1. The lock-off button reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as BEVEL ADJUSTMENT KNOB well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before The bevel adjustment feature allows you to make bevel cuts use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating of 45° and 90º. features and safe
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5 500 4 455 5 500 4455 3 300 2 222 3 300 2 222 ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE BLADE SPINDLE See Figure 2. LOCK BUTTON LOWER BLADE GUARD HANDLE WARNING: A 5-1/2 in. blade is the maximum blade capacity of the saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. SPINDLE Larger blades will come in contact with the blade guard, while thicker blades will prevent blade screw from se- BLADE curing blade on spindle. Either of these situations could
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OPERATION WARNING: DEPRESS LATCHES TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could re- sult in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. TO APPLICATIONS INSTALL You may use this tool for the following purposes: Cutting
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50 50 45 45 30 30 22.5 22.5 15 15 OPERATION KICKBACK - BLADE SET TOO DEEP WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition. There- fore, switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. KICKBACK See Figures 5 - 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. Fig. 5 INCORRECT DANGER: SUPPORT Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls
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OPERATION SAW BLADES LOWER BLADE GUARD The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they are not IS IN UP POSITION kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade will WHEN MAKING A CUT place a heavy load on the saw and increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so that sharp blades are always available. Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades will slow the saw down. Remove saw blade from the saw and use gum and pitch remover, hot water, or kerosene to remove
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5500 4455 3300 2222 OPERATION ADJUSTING BLADE DEPTH See Figure 11. TO RAISE Always keep correct blade depth setting. The correct blade SAW depth setting for all cuts should not exceed 1/4 in. below the material being cut. More blade depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough. For more depth of cut accuracy, a scale is located on the upper blade guard. Loosen the depth adjustment knob. Determine the desired depth of cut. Locate the depth of cut scale on th
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5500 4455 5 500 4 455 5500 4 455 3 300 2 222 3 300 2 222 3 300 2222 OPERATION OPERATING THE SAW See Figures 13 - 15. 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 ac- cident resulting in possible serious injury. DANGER: When lifting the saw from the wor
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1 1 2 3 0 45 4 5500 4455 3 300 2222 CROSS CUTTING/RIP CUTTING TOP VIEW OF SAW See Figure 16. GUIDELINE BLADE When making a cross cut or rip cut, align the line of cut with GUIDE NOTCH the outer blade guide notch on the base. 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 th
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50 50 45 45 30 30 15 15 OPERATION BEVEL CUTTING BEVEL See Figures 19 - 21. ADJUSTMENT KNOB Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the base when making 45° bevel cuts. Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the cutting material. Adjust the angle of the cut to any desired setting between zero and 51.5°. Refer to “Adjusting the Bevel Setting” next. BEVEL SCALE NOTE: When making bevel cuts, you may n
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5500 4 455 3 300 2 222 OPERATION Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a POCKET CUTTING complete stop. See Figure 22. Lift the saw from the workpiece. Clear corners out with a hand saw or sabre saw. WARNING: Always adjust bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting WARNING: can result in loss of control of the saw possibly causing Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position. Leav- serious injury. ing the blade e
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45 0 2 1 50 45 30 22 15 ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENT WARNING: SCREW Before performing any adjustment, make sure the bat- BEVEL tery pack is removed from tool and the switch is in the ADJUSTMENT OFF position. Failure to heed this warning could result in KNOB serious personal injury. POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP See Figure 23. The saw has a positive 0° bevel stop that has been factory HEX NUT adjusted to assure 0° angle of the saw blade when making 90° cuts. BLADE POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP CHECKING POSITIVE
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power product operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the product when cleaning or performing any maintenance. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents whe
