5.8 Amp, 4-1/2" Circular Saw Scie circulaire de 115 mm , 5,8ASierra circular de 4-1/2”, 5,8A
GCS545C
Operator’s ManualManuel d’utilisation Manual del Operario
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SPECIFICATIONS• Model:------------------------GCS545C• RatedPower:------------------120V~/60Hz,5.8Amp• NoLoadSpeed:---------------3500RPM• BladeSize:--------------------4-1/2”(115mm)• ArborSize:--------------------3/8”(9.5mm)• CuttingCapacityat90°:-------1-11/16”(42.8mm)• CuttingCapacityat45°:-------1-1/8”(28mm)• NetWeight:--------------------5.5lbs
Includes:24TCarbide-tippedblade,Ripguide,VacuumadaptorandAllenwrench
WArNING:To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand this operator’s manual before operating this tool. Save this Manual for future reference.
Toll-Free Help Line: 1-888-552-8665
WArNING: TheOperationofanypowertoolcanresult in foreignobjectsbeing thrown intoyoureyes,whichcanresult insevereeyedamage.Beforebeginningtooloperation,alwayswearsafetygogglesorsafetyglasseswith side shields and a full face shield when needed.We recommendWideVisionSafetyMaskforuseovereyeglassesorstandardsafetyglasseswithsideshields.AlwaysweareyeprotectionwhichismarkedtocomplywithANSIZ87.1.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
GENErAL SAFETY rULES
WArNING:Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Leadfromlead-basedpaints.• Crystallinesilicafrombricksandcementandothermasonryproducts.• Arsenicandchromiumfromchemicallytreatedlumber.
Yourriskfromtheseexposuresvaries,dependingonhowoftenyoudothistypeofwork.Toreduceyourexposuretothesechemicals:workinawellventilatedarea,andworkwithapprovedsafetyequipment,suchasthosedustmasksthatarespeciallydesignedtofilteroutmicroscopicparticles.
WArNING:read and understand all warnings, cautions and operating instructions before using this equipment. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
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WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep your work area clean and well lit.Clutteredbenchesanddarkareasinviteaccidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,suchasinthepresenceofflammableliquids,gases,ordust.Powertoolscreatesparkswhichmayignitethedustorfumes.
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• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.Distractionscancauseyoutolosecontrol.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Nevermodifythepluginanyway.Donotuseanyadaptorplugsinanyearthed(grounded)powertools.Doubleinsulatedtoolsareequippedwithapolarizedplug(onebladeiswiderthantheother).Thisplugwillfitinapolarizedoutletonlyoneway.Iftheplugdoesnotfitfullyintheoutlet,reversetheplug.Ifitstilldoesnotfit,contactaqualifiedelectriciantoinstallapolarizedoutlet.Donotchangethepluginanyway.Doubleinsulationeliminatestheneedforthethreewiregroundedpowercordandgroundedpowersupplysystem.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Waterenteringapowertoolwillincreasetheriskofelectricshock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. Thereisanincreasedriskofelectricshockifyourbodyisgrounded.
• Do not abuse the cord. Neverusethecordforcarrying,pullingorunpluggingthepowertool.Keepcordawayfromheat,oil,sharpedgesormovingparts.Damagedcordsincreasetheriskofelectricshock.
• When operating a power tool outside, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Thesecordsareratedforoutdooruseandreducetheriskofelectricshock.
• Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC power supply. Whilethetoolmayappeartowork.TheelectricalcomponentsoftheACratedtoolarelikelytofailandrateahazardtotheoperator.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watchwhatyouaredoingandusecommonsensewhenoperatingapowertool.Donotusetoolwhiletiredorundertheinfluenceofdrugs,alcohol,ormedication.Amomentofinattentionwhileoperatingpowertoolsmayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
• Use safety equipment. Alwaysweareyeprotection.Safetyequipmentsuchasdustmask,non-skidsafetyshoes,hardhat,orhearingprotectionforappropriateconditionswillreducepersonalinjuries.
• Dress properly. Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelry.Keepyourhair,clothingandglovesawayfrommovingparts.Looseclothes,jewelryorlonghaircanbecaughtinmovingparts.Airventsmaycovermovingpartsandshouldbeavoided.
• Avoid accidental starting. ensuretheswitchisintheoffpositionbeforepluggingin.Carryingpowertoolwithyourfingerontheswitchorplugginginpowertoolsthathavetheswitchoninvitesaccidents.
• remove any adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. Awrenchorkeythatisleftattachedtoarotatingpartofthetoolmayresultinpersonalinjury.
• Do not overreach. Maintainproperfootingandbalanceatalltimes.Lossofbalancecancauseaninjuryinanunexpectedsituation.
• If devices are provided for connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. useofthesedevicescanreducedustrelatedhazards.
• Do not use a ladder or unstable support. Stablefootingonasolidsurfaceenablesbettercontrolofthetoolinunexpectedsituations.
• Keep tool handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slipperyhandlescannotsafelycontrolthetool.
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Secure the work piece. useclamporotherpracticalwaytoholdtheworkpiecetoastableplatform.Holdingtheworkpiecebyhandoragainstyourbodyisunstableandmayleadtolossofcontrol.
• Do not force the power tool. Thetoolwillperformthejobbetterandsaferatthefeedrateforwhichitisdesigned.forcingthetoolcouldpossiblydamagethetoolandmayresultinpersonalinjury.
• Use the correct power tool for the job. Don’tforcethetoolorattachmenttodoajobforwhichitisnotdesigned.
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• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Anytoolthatcannotbecontrolledwiththeswitchisdangerousandmustberepairedorreplacedbyanauthorizedservicecenter.
• Turn power tool off, and disconnect the plug fromthepowersourceand/orbatterypackfromthepowertoolbeforemakinganyadjustments,changingtheaccessories,orstoringthetools. Suchpreventivesafetymeasuresreducetheriskofanaccidentalstartupwhichmaycausepersonalinjury.
• Store idle tool out of reach of children and other inexperienced persons. Itisdangerousinthehandofuntrainedusers.
• Maintain power tools with care. Checkforproperalignmentandbindingofmovingparts,componentbreaks,andanyotherconditionsthatmayaffectthetool’soperation.Aguardoranyotherpartthatisdamagedmustbeproperlyrepairedorreplacedbyanauthorizedservicecentertoavoidriskofpersonalinjury.
• Use recommended accessories. usingaccessoriesandattachmentsnotrecommendedbythemanufacturerorintendedforuseonthistypetoolmaycausedamagetothetoolorresultinpersonalinjurytotheuser.Consulttheoperator’smanualforrecommendedaccessories.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properlymaintainedcuttingtoolswithsharpcuttingedgesarelesslikelytobindandareeasiertocontrol.
• Feed the work piece in the correct direction and speed. feedtheworkpieceintoablade,cutter,orabrasivesurfaceagainstthedirectionofthecuttingtool’sdirectionofrotationonly.Incorrectlyfeedingtheworkpieceinthesamedirectionmaycausetheworkpiecetobethrownoutathighspeed.
• Never leave the tool running unattended, turn the power off. Donotleavethetooluntilitcomestoacompletestop.
• Never start the power tool when any rotating component is in contact with the work piece.
WArNING: Use of this tool can generate and disburse dust or other airborne particles, including wood dust, crystalline silica dust and asbestos. Direct particles away from face and body. Always operate tool in a well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the dust may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged contact with the dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person usingonlyidenticalreplacementparts. Thiswillensurethatthesafetyofthepowertoolismaintained.
• Service your power tool periodically. Whencleaningatool,becarefulnottodisassembleanyportionofthetoolsinceinternalwiresmaybemisplacedorpinched.
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EXTENSION COrDSGrounded tools require a three wire extension cord.Doubleinsulatedtoolscanuseeitheratwoorthreewireextensioncord.Asthedistancefromthepowersupplyoutletincreases,youmustuseaheaviergaugeextensioncord.usingextensioncordswithinadequatelysizedwirecausesaseriousdropinvoltage,resultinginlossofpowerandpossibletooldamage.Refertothetableshownbelowtodeterminetherequiredminimumwiresize.Thesmallerthegaugenumberofthewire,thegreaterthecapacityofthecord.forexample:a14-gaugecordcancarryahighercurrentthana16-gaugecord.Whenusingmorethanoneextensioncordtomakeupthetotallength,besureeachcordcontainsatleasttheminimumwiresizerequired.Ifyouareusingoneextensioncordformorethanonetool,addthenameplateamperesandusethesumtodeterminetherequiredminimumwiresize.
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Guidelines for Using Extension Cords• Ifyouareusinganextensioncordoutdoors,besureitismarkedwiththesuffix“W-A”(“W”inCanada)to
indicatethatitisacceptableforoutdooruse.• Besureyourextensioncordisproperlywiredandingoodelectricalcondition.Alwaysreplaceadamaged
extensioncordorhaveitrepairedbyaqualifiedpersonbeforeusingit.• Protectyourextensioncordsfromsharpobjects,excessiveheat,anddamporwetareas.
SPECIFIC SAFETY rULES FOr CIrCULAr SAWS
WArNING: DO NOT LET COMFOrT Or FAMILIArITY WITH PrODUCT (GAINED FrOM rEPEATED USE) rEPLACE STrICT ADHErENCE TO PrODUCT SAFETY rULES. If you use this tool unsafe or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury!
• Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces whenperforminganoperationwherethetoolmaycontacthiddenwiring.Contactwitha“live”wirewillmakeexposedmetalpartsofthetool“live”andshocktheoperator.
• DANGEr! Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keepyoursecondhandonauxiliaryhandle,ormotorhousing.Ifbothhandsareholdingthesaw,theycannotbecutbytheblade.Keepyourbodypositionedtoeithersideofthesawblade,butnotinlinewiththesawblade.KICKBACKcouldcausethesawtojumpbackwards.(See“CausesandOperatorPreventionofKickback”)Donotreachunderneaththework.Theguardcannotprotectyoufromthebladebelowthework.Donotattempttoremovecutmaterialwhenbladeismoving.
CAUTION: Bladescoastafterturnoff.Waituntilbladestopsbeforegraspingcutmaterial.
• Check lower guard for proper closing before each use.Donotoperatesawiflowerguarddoesnotmovefreelyandcloseinstantly.Neverclamportiethelowerguardintotheopenposition.Ifsawisaccidentallydropped,lowerguardmaybebent.RaisethelowerguardwiththeRetractingLeverandmakesureitmovesfreelyanddoesnottouchthebladeoranyotherpart,inallanglesanddepthsofcut.Tochecklowerguard,openlowerguardbyhand,thenreleaseandwatchguardclosure.AlsochecktoseethatRetractingLeverdoesnottouchtoolhousing.LeavingbladeexposedisVeRYDANGeROuSandcanleadtoseriouspersonalinjury.
• Check the operation and condition of the lower guard spring. Iftheguardandthespringarenotoperatingproperly,theymustbeservicedbeforeuse.Lowerguardmayoperatesluggishlyduetodamagedparts,gummydeposits,orabuildupofdebris.
• Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts suchas“PocketCuts”and“CompoundCuts.”RaiselowerguardbyRetractingLever.Assoonasbladeentersthematerial,lowerguardmustbereleased.forallothersawing,thelowerguardshouldoperateautomatically.
• Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade beforeplacingsawdownonbenchorfloor.Anunprotected,coastingbladewillcausethesawtowalkbackwards,cuttingwhateverisinitspath.Beawareofthetimeittakesforthebladetostopafterswitchisreleased.
• NEVEr hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg.Itisimportanttosupporttheworkproperlytominimizebodyexposure,bladebinding,orlossofcontrol.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords (120 Volt)
Nameplate Amperes
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Extension Cord Length
25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 200 Feet
0–2.0 18 18 18 18 16 16
2.1–3.4 18 18 18 16 14 14
3.5–5.0 18 18 16 14 12 12
5.1–7.0 18 16 14 12 12 10
7.1–12.0 18 14 12 10 8 8
12.1–16.0 14 12 10 10 8 6
16.1–20.0 12 10 8 8 6 6
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• When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide.Thisimprovestheaccuracyofcutandreducesthechanceforbladebinding.
• Always use blades with correct size andshape(diamondvs.round)arborholes.Bladesthatdonotmatchthemountinghardwareofthesawwillruneccentrically,causinglossofcontrol.
• Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts.Thebladewashersandboltwerespeciallydesignedforyoursaw,foroptimumperformanceandsafetyofoperation.
• Causes and operator prevention of Kickback:Kickbackisasuddenreactiontoapinched,boundormisalignedsawblade,causinganuncontrolledsawtoliftupandoutoftheworkpiecetowardtheoperator.
*Whenthebladeispinchedorboundtightlybythekerfclosingdown,thebladestallsandthemotorreactiondrivestheunitrapidlybacktowardtheoperator.
*Ifthebladebecomestwistedormisalignedinthecut,theteethatthebackedgeofthebladecandigintothetopsurfaceofthewoodcausingthebladetoclimboutofthekerfandjumpbacktowardtheoperator.
*Kickbackistheresultoftoolmisuseand/orincorrectoperatingproceduresofconditionsandcanbeavoidedbytakingproperprecautionsasgivenbelow:
>MaintainafirmgriponthesawandpositionyourbodyandarminawaythatallowsyoutoresistKICKBACKforces.KICKBACKforcescanbecontrolledbytheoperator,ifproperprecautionsaretaken.
> Whenbladeisbinding,orwheninterruptingacutforanyreason,releasethetriggerandholdthesawmotionlessinthematerialuntilthebladecomestoacompletestop.NeverattempttoremovethesawfromtheworkorpullthesawbackwardwhilethebladeisinmotionorKICKBACKmayoccur.Investigateandtakecorrectiveactionstoeliminatethecauseofbladebinding.
>Whenrestartingasawintheworkpiece,centerthesawbladeinthekerfandcheckthatteetharenotengagedintothematerial.Ifsawbladeisbinding,itmaywalkuporKICKBACKfromtheworkpieceasthesawisrestarted.
> SupportlargepanelstominimizetheriskofbladepinchingandKICKBACK.Largepanelstendtosagundertheirownweight.Supportsmustbeplacedunderthepanelonbothsides,nearthelineofcutandneartheedgeofthepanel.
>Donotusedullordamagedblades.unsharpenedorimproperlysetbladesproducenarrowkerf,causingexcessivefriction,bladebinding,andKICKBACK.
>Bladedepthandbeveladjustinglockingleversmustbetightandsecurebeforemakingcut.Ifbladeadjustmentshiftswhilecutting,itwillcausebindingandKICKBACK.
>useextracautionwhenmakinga“PocketCut”intoexistingwallsorotherblindareas.TheprotrudingblademaycutobjectsthatcancauseKICKBACK.
• Do not leave the tool running. Operatethetoolonlywhenhand-held.
• When operating the tool from an elevated position,beawareofpeopleorthingsbeneathyou.
• Always hold the tool firmly in your hands before switching the tool “ON”. Thereactiontothetorqueofthemotorasitacceleratestofullspeedmaycausethetooltotwist.
• Wear eye and hearing protection. Alwaysusesafetyglasseswithsideshields.unlessotherwisespecified,everydayglassesprovideonlylimitedimpactresistance,theyarenotsafetyglasses.useonlycertifiedsafetyequipment;eyeprotectionequipmentshouldcomplywithANSIz87.1standards.ProtectivehearingequipmentshouldcomplywithANSIs3.19standards.
• Protect your lungs. Wearafaceordustmaskiftheoperationisdusty.followingthisrulewillreducetheriskofpersonalinjury.
WArNING: read and understand all warnings, cautions and operating instructions before using this equipment. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
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SYMBOLSSome of the following symbols may appear on this product. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this product.
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTIONV Volts
orA.C.
Alternatingcurrent
A Amperes orD.C.
Directcurrent
Hz Hertz ClassIIconstructionDoubleInsulatedconstruction
W Watts Warningsymbol.Precautionsthatinvolveyoursafety
NoLoadSpeed Toreducetheriskofinjury,readOperator'sManualbe-foreusingthisproduct.
kg Kilograms Wearsafetyglasses,earprotectionandrespiratoryprotection
H Hours Donotdisposewithhouse-holdwaste
RPM Revolutionsperminute Donottouchtherunningblade
SPM Strokesperminute Donotuseinwetconditions
OPM Oscillationsperminute Donotputbatteryinfire
.../min Perminute Batterycannotexceed59°C
This symbol designates that this product is listed with U.S. and Canada requirements by ETL testing Laboratories, Inc.
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KNOWING YOUr CIrCULAr SAW
UNPACKING AND CONTENTSIMPOrTANT:Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely the tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
CONTENTS IN PACKAGE
Description Q'ty Description Q'ty
1. SawBlade2. LowerBladeGuard3. Base4. LowerGuardLever5. DustextractionPort6. upperBladeGuard7. RipGuide8. VacuumAdaptor9. AllenWrenchforBlade10. BevelScaleBracket
11. BevelClampLever12. RipGuideLockingScrew13. BladeBolt&Washer14. Lock-OffButton15. TriggerSwitch16. DepthGuideBracket17. DepthClampLever18. Motor19. SpindleLock20. AllenWrenchStorage
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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WArNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting, adding accessories, or checking a function on the tool.
WArNING: 4-1/2” is the maximum blade capacity of your saw. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer flange washer to fit properly on the spindle. Too thick a blade will prevent the blade bolt from securing the blade on the spindle. Larger diameter blades will contact the blade guards. Either situation could result in a serious accident.
BLADE INSTALLATION ( FIG 2,3,4 )• unplugyourcircularsaw.• Press and hold the spindle lock button (19). Rotate the blade
spindleuntilitengages.• usingtheAllenwrench(9)provided,removethebladeboltand
washer(13)byturningitclockwise.• Removetheouterflange(13b).• Lift the lower guard and slide the blade onto the spindle.The
arrowonthesawblademustmatchthearrowshowingdirectionofrotationontheguard.
• Replacetheouterflange.• Replacethebladeboltandwasher.• Depressandholdthespindlelockbutton,tightenthebladebolt
securelybyturningitcounterclockwisewiththeAllenwrench.
REMOVING THE BLADE (FIG 2,3,4)• unplugyourcircularsaw.• Depressandholdthespindlelockbutton(19).Rotatetheblade
untilitengages.• Removethebladeboltandwasherbyturningitclockwisewith
theAllenwrench(9)provided.• Removetheouterflange.• Liftthelowerbladeguard.• Removethebladefromthespindleandoffthesaw.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT (FIG 5)• unplugyourcircularsaw.• Loosenthedepthclamplever(17).• Movethebase(3)upordowntothedesireddepthasindicated
onthedepthguidebracket(16). OR• Raisethelowerbladeguardandplacethesawbaseonthework
piecetobecutwiththesawbladepositionedagainsttheedge.Holdthesawbasedownontheworkpiecesurface,thenraiseorlowerthemotorhousingtoobtainthedesireddepthofcutusingtheworkpieceedgeasareference.
• Securethebasebytighteningthelever.
NOTE:Alwaysmaintain thecorrectbladedepthsetting.forallcuts thebladedepthshouldnotexceed1⁄4”belowthematerialbeingcut.excessivebladedepthincreasesthechanceofsawKICKBACK.
BEVEL ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (FIG 5)• Loosenthebevelclamplever(11)onthefrontofthesawbase.• Tiltthesawbase(3)untilthedesiredangleisindicatedonthebevelscalebracket(10).• Tightenthebevelclampleversecurely.• Alwaysmakeatestcutinscraplumberandmeasurethecutangletoconfirmthebevelangleissetproperly.If
necessary,adjustthebevelangleappropriatelybeforecuttingtheworkpiece.
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LINE-OF-CUT INDICATORS •Theline-of-cutindicatornotchisprovidedatthefrontofthesawbase.• Theleftedgeofthenotchisusedtofollowalinewhenmakinga0°cut.• Therightedgeofthenotchisusedtofollowalinewhenmakinga45°bevelcut.• Sincebladethicknessesvary,itisnecessarytomaketestcutsinscrapmaterial,alongaguideline,todetermine
properalignmentoftheguidelinewithinthenotchtoobtainanaccuratecut.
INSTALLING THE RIP GUIDE (FIG 6) Whencuttinglumberlengthwiseyouareusuallycutting“with”thewood’sgrainratherthenacrossthegrain.Cutting“with”thegrainofwoodiscalled“ripping”oraripcut.Sinceripcutstendtobelengthy it can be difficult to accurately follow the guideline theentiredistanceofthecut.Toassisttheoperatortoobtainastraightripcut,astraightedgecanbeclampedtotheworkpieceorthesuppliedripguidecanbeused.Toinstalltheripguideonyoursaw,performthefollowingsteps.
• unplugyourcircularsaw.• Inserttheripguidethroughthetwoslotsonthesawbaseatthefrontofthesaw,startingwithslotintheleft
sideedgeofthebase.• Slidetheguidethroughtheslotsuntilitextendsouttherightsideofthebase.• Adjusttheripguideforthedesiredwidthofcutandthensecurelytightenthelockingscrew(12)inthecenter
tosecuretheripguideinposition.
WArNING: To avoid personal injury and damage to the work piece, extend the rip guide through all slots on the base.
INSTALLING THE VACUUM ADAPTOR HOSE (FIG 7)
A vacuum adaptor hose has been supplied with the tool.Whenusedcorrectly itcanhelpremovedust,chipsandcuttingdebrisfromthecuttingarea.
1. Connect the small end of the vacuum adaptor to the dustextractionportonthetool.
2.Connecttheotherendofthevacuumadaptortotheendofavacuumhose.
OPErATION
STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW (FIG 8)
WArNING: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the tool is switched off. Accidently starting the saw could cause personal injury.
To start the saw,depressandholdtheLock-OffButton(14),thendepressthetriggerswitch(15).
NOTE: Alwaysletthebladereachfullspeedbeforeguidingthesawintotheworkpiece.
WArNING: The blade coming into contact with the work piece before reaching full speed could cause your saw to KICKBACK towards you resulting in serious personal injury.
To stop the saw, releasethetriggerAllowthebladetocometoacompletestop.
NOTE: Donotremoveyoursawfromtheworkpiecewhilethebladeisstillmoving.
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APPLICATION
CAUTION:To make sawing easier and safer, be sure to move the tool forward in a straight line gently. Forcing or twisting the tool will result in overheating the motor and dangerous KICKBACK, possibly causing severe personal injury.
It’simportanttounderstandthecorrecttechniqueforoperatingyoursawandtolearnwhatthecorrectandincorrectwaysforhandlingyoursaw.
equallyimportanttoworkingsafelyandrealizingaccuratecutsiscorrectpreparationoftheworkpieceandworkareapriortomakingthefirstcutwiththesaw.
• Holdthetoolfirmlywithyourhand.• Avoidplacingyourhandontheworkpiecewhilemakingacut.• Placetheworkpiecewiththe“good”sidedown.• Securelyclamptheworkpiecesoitwillnotmoveduringthecut.• Placeaclampnearthecuttofurthersupporttheworkpiece.• Drawaguidelinealongthedesiredpathofcutbeforestartingyoursaworthecut.• Moveandkeepthecordawayfromthecuttingarea.Positionthecordtopreventitfromhanginguponthework
pieceandyoufromstandingortrippingonthecordwhilecutting.
DANGEr: If, while operating the saw, the cord hangs up on the work piece or other object during a cut, release the switch trigger immediately. Unplug the saw and reposition the cord to prevent it from hanging up again.
CROSS CUTTING AND RIP CUTTINGCuttingdirectlyacrossthegrainofapieceofwoodiscalledcrosscuttingandislikelythemostcommontypeofcutdonewithacircularsaw.Cuttingwoodlengthwise,or“with”thegrain,iscalledripcutting.However,it’smostoftenreferredtosimplyasripping.Bothtypesofcutsareperformedinthesamemannerwiththeexceptionofthemethodsusedtosupportandsecuretheworkpieceforcutting.Afteryouhavesecuredtheworkpieceinpositionwithclampsorsimilardevices,preparedtheworkarea,positionedthecordsoitwon’tbecutorbecomehungup,performedthesawsetupadjustments,madethenecessarymeasurements,drawnastraightguideline,andputonyoureyeprotection,youcanbeginthecuttingoperation.
• Holdthetoolfirmly.• Setthefrontportionofthesaw’sbaseontheworkpiecetobecutwithouttheblademakinganycontact.Align
theline-of-cutindicatornotchontherightsideofthebasewithyourguideline.• Turnthesawonbydepressingtheswitchtriggerandwaituntilthebladereachesfullspeed.• easethetoolforwardovertheworkpiecesurface,keepingitflatandadvancingsmoothlywhilefollowingyour
guideline,untilsawingiscompleted.• Releasetheswitchtrigger.Waitforthebladetocompletelystop.Checkthatthelowerguardhasreturnedto
positionsurroundingtheblade.Nowyoucansafelyremovethesawfromtheworkpieceandsetitdownoutoftheway.
• Toachievecleancuts,keepyoursawinglinestraightandspeedofadvanceuniform.• Ifthecutfailstoproperlyfollowyourintendedcutline,donotattempttoturnorforcethetoolbacktothecut
line.Doingsomaybindthebladeandleadtodangerouskickbackandpossibleseriousinjury.Instead,releasetheswitchtrigger,waitforthebladetostop,andthenremovethetool.Realignsawonanewcutguidelineandstartthecutagain.
• Avoidpositioningyourselfsothatyou’reinthepathofchipsandwooddustbeingejectedfromthesaw.
BEVEL CUTTINGBevelcutsaremadeusingthesametechniqueascrosscutsandrippingdescribedintheprevioussection.Thedifferenceisthatthebladeissetatanangle(tilted)between0°and45°.
Abevelcutmadeatanangletotheedgeofaboardiscalledacompoundmiter.Somecompoundcutsmayrequireyoutomanuallyretractthelowerguardtoallowthebladetoenterintoand/orthroughthecut.
Therearetoolsbettersuitedforbevelandcompoundcutsthanthehandheldcircularsaw.Althoughtheinnerline-of-cutindicatornotchaidstheoperatorinfollowingtheircutguideline,thetiltedmotorhousing,however,obstructstheirabilitytoseetheblademakingaccuratecutsdifficult.Beforetakingonaprojectwithnumerouscompoundorbevelcutsit’ssuggestedthattheinexperiencedsawuserspendtimemakingpracticecutsinscraplumbertobecomefamiliarwithandovercomedifficultiesassociatedwithcompound/bevelcutting.
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POCKET CUTSApocketcutisacutthatmustbemadeinsidetheareaoftheworkpieceratherthanstartingfromanoutsideedgeandworkinginward.Pocketcutscanbeverydangerousforthenovicetoattemptbecauseoftheneedtomanuallyretractthelowerguardandperformaplungecutwhichispotentiallyhazardous.
• Adjustthebevelsettingtozero.• Setthebladetothecorrectbladedepthsetting.• Swingthelowerbladeguardupbyusingthelowerbladeguardlever.
NOTE:Alwaysraisethelowerbladeguardwiththelevertoavoidseriousinjury.
• Holdthelowerbladeguardbythelever.• Restthefrontofthebaseflatagainsttheworkpiecewiththerearpartofthesawelevatedsothebladedoes
nottouchtheworkpiece.• Startthesawandletthebladereachfullspeed.• Guidethesawdownintotheworkpieceandmakethecut.
WArNING:Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cutting. Cutting in the reverse direction could cause the saw to climb up on the work piece and back toward you.
• Releasethetriggerandallowthebladetocometoacompletestop.• Liftthesawfromtheworkpiece.• Repeatthisprocedurefortheremainingsides,andthenclearthecornersoutwithahandsaworjigsaw.
WArNING:Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position. Leaving the blade exposed could lead to serious injury.
CUTTING WITH RIP CUTTING TRACK (OPTIONAL)
AnoptionalRipCuttingTrackSystem(GAPCS203)isavailable(notincluded)tomakelongaccuratestraightripcuts.Tousethetoolwiththeripcuttingtracksystem,followthestepsbelow.
IMPOrTANT!Theworkpiecemusthaveaflatsurface.Otherwisethecuttingprocesswillnotbestableandwillleadtopoorcuttingaccuracy.
IMPOrTANT!ThesawonlyworkswiththeRipCuttingTrackingSystemwithnobevel.Makesurethebevelsettingonthesawisin0°positionbeforecutting.
• Assemblethetracks.• Stabilizethetrackontheworkpiece.• Mountthefrontportionofthesawbaseonthestartendofthe
trackbyinsertingtherightsideedgeofthebaseintotheslotonthetrack.Makesurethebladeisnotcontactingtheworkpiecetobecut.
• Aligntheindicatorlineonthebasetothecuttinglinemarkedonworkpiece.
• SecurethetrackbyusingtheG-Clampsprovidedwiththetracksystem.
• Switchonthetoolandwaitforamomentforthebladetorunuptospeed.Pushthesawgentlyforwardalongthetrack.(Neverdrawthetoolbackwards.)
• Oncethecuthasbeenfinished,releasetheswitchtrigger.Waitforthebladetocompletelystopbeforeremovethesawoffthetrack.
• Therubberonthetrackwillbecutoffduringfirstcutting.Thisisnormal.
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ACCESSOrIESrecommended accessories for this tool:
Model # Image Description Appliaction
GACSB451 24TeethTCTPremiumSawBalde
forcuttingwood,plasticandothersoftmaterials
GACSB452 60TeethHSSSawBalde forcuttingdrywall,wood,aluminumandothernon-ferrousthinsheetmetal
GAPCS203 Ripcuttingtracksystem •Makesuperaccurateripcutsupto48"•Addaddtionaltracksforevenlongercuts
MAINTENANCECLEANING
Avoidusingsolventswhencleaningplasticparts.Mostplasticsaresusceptibletodamagefromvarioustypesofcommercialsolventsandmaybedamagedbytheiruse.usecleanclothstoremovedirt,dust,oil,grease,etc.
WArNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
electrictoolsusedonfiberglassmaterial,wallboard,spacklingcompounds,orplasteraresubjecttoacceleratedwearandpossibleprematurefailurebecausethefiberglasschipsandgrindingsarehighlyabrasivetobearings,brushes,commutators,etc.Consequently,wedonotrecommendedusingthistoolforextendedworkonthesetypesofmaterials.However,ifyoudoworkwithanyofthesematerials,itisextremelyimportanttocleanthetoolusingcompressedair.
LUBRICATION
Thistoolispermanentlylubricatedatthefactoryandrequiresnoadditionallubrication.
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TWO-YEAr WArrANTYThisproductiswarrantedfreefromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipfor2yearsafterdateofpurchase.Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotcovernormalwearandtearordamagefromneglectoraccident.Theoriginalpurchaseriscoveredbythiswarrantyanditisnottransferable.Priortoreturningyourtooltostorelocationofpurchase,pleasecallourToll-freeHelpLineforpossiblesolutions.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT WARRANTED IF USED FOR INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. ACCESSORIES INCLUDED IN THIS KIT ARE NOT COVERED BY THE 2 YEAR WARRANTY.
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