MasterCraft 054-8285-6 User manual

IMPORTANT:
Read and understand this instruction manual
thoroughly before using the product.
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
6 1/2” (165 MM)
CIRCULAR SAW
054-8285-6

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Technical Specifications 4
Safety Guidelines 5
Key Parts Diagram 11
Operating Instructions 13
Maintenance 22
Troubleshooting 24
Parts List 25
Warranty 27
NOTE:
If any parts are missing or damaged, or if you have any questions,
please call our toll-free helpline at 1-800-689-9928.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• This manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Read all
instructions and follow them with use of this product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Voltage 20 V d.c.
No-load Speed 4500 RPM
Blade Diameter 6 1/2’’ (165 mm)
Blade Arbor 5/8’’ (16 mm)
Maximum Cutting Depth 2 1/8’’(54 mm) at 90°
1 3/4’’(44.5 mm) at 45°
Bevel Gauge 0 – 50°
*Maximum battery voltage without workload; with workload nominal voltage is 18V.
NOTE: Recommend using tool with Mastercraft®20V max* Lithium-Ion 4.0 Ah battery (054-7557-6; sold separately) for optimal
performance.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
SAFETY GUIDELINES:
WARNING!
Safety symbols in this Instruction Manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safety
symbols and their explanations require your full understanding. The safety warnings do not,
by themselves, eliminate any danger, nor are they substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
WARNING!
This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution, warning, or danger. Failure to obey a safety
warning can result in serious injury to yourself or others. To reduce the risk of injury, fire, or
electric shock, always follow the safety precautions.
KNOW YOUR TOOL
To operate this tool, carefully read this Instruction Manual and all labels affixed to the Cordless Circular
Saw before using. Keep this Instruction Manual available for future reference.
IMPORTANT
This tool should only be serviced by a qualified service technician. For more information, call the toll-
free helpline at 1-800-689-9928.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-
operated (cordless) power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks, which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a groundfault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection, used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to a power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a
key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury
within a fraction of a second.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack,
if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable
for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or
temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures
outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by
the manufacturer or authorized service providers.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CIRCULAR SAWS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL SAWS
CUTTING PROCEDURES
DANGER!
Keep hands away from the cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary
handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the
blade.
• Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the blade below
the workpiece.
• Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the
blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
• Never hold the workpiece in your hands or across your leg while cutting. Secure the
workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to support the work properly to minimise body
exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live”
wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an
electric shock.
• When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy
of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.
• Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbour
holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run off-centre, causing
loss of control.
• Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were
specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.

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KICKBACK CAUSES AND RELATED WARNINGS
– Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, jammed or misaligned saw blade, causing an
uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator;
– when the blade is pinched or jammed tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the
motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator;
– if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade
can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back
toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can
be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
• Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist
kickback forces. Position your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the
blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled
by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
• When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger
and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete
stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while
the blade is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to
eliminate the cause of blade binding.
• When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf so that
the saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If a saw blade binds, it may walk up or
kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
• Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels
tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near
the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
• Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow
kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
• Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before
making the cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
• Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding
blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.
LOWER GUARD FUNCTION
• Check the lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if
the lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower
guard into the open position. If the saw is accidentally dropped, the lower guard may be bent.
Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and does not
touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
• Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly
due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.

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• The lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “plunge
cuts” and “compound cuts”. Raise the lower guard by the retracting handle and as
soon as the blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other
sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.
• Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing the saw
down on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards,
cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is
released.
FURTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CIRCULAR SAW
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:
V ............................... Volts
A ............................... Amperes
W .............................. Watts
min ........................... Minutes
…/min or …min-1...... Revolutions or reciprocations per minute
or d.c. ............. Direct current
n0.............................. No-load speed
RPM .......................... Revolutions per minute
......................... WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual.
.......................... WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury always wear eye protection.
.......................... WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury always wear ear protection.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger and battery, use only the
Mastercraft®batteries and chargers listed.
BATTERY PACKS CHARGERS
054-3124-0, 054-7553-4, 054-7557-6, 054-2434-8 054-3126-6, 054-7559-2
• For best results, your battery tool should be stored and used in a location where the
temperature is more than 5°C (41°F) but less than 40°C (104°F). Do not store outside or
in vehicles.
• Protect your hearing. Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some
conditions and durations of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS:
Cordless circular saw, 6-1/2” (165 mm) 24-tooth general-purpose carbide-tipped saw blade, blade
wrench, vacuum adaptor, screw, edge guide and instruction manual
KEY PARTS DIAGRAM
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KEY PARTS DIAGRAM
No. Description No. Description
1 Trigger switch 10 Lower blade guard
2 Lock-off button 11 Blade
3 Auxiliary handle 12 Lower-blade-guard lever
4 LED worklight 13 Main handle
5 Bevel scale 14 Depth scale
6 Bevel-adjustment knob 15 Blade wrench
7 Edge-guide locking knob 16 Depth-of-cut quick-adjustment lever
8 45° blade-guide notch 17 0° bevel-stop adjusting screw
9 0° blade-guide notch 18 Spindle-lock button
Before attempting to use this tool, become familiar with all of its operating features and safety
requirements. For optimum performance and safety, read the following operating instructions carefully
before using this product.
WARNING!
• Remove the cordless circular saw from the package and examine it carefully. Do not discard the carton or any
packaging material until all parts have been examined.
• If any part of the cordless circular saw is missing or damaged, do not attach the battery pack to the tool or use the tool
until the part has been repaired or replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious injury.
• The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this instruction manual,
as well as knowledge of the operation you are performing. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all
operating features and safety rules.
FPO

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO ATTACH BATTERY PACK (fig 1)
1. Make sure that the circular saw is turned off.
2. Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the
grooves on the bottom of the saw, and then attach the
battery pack to the saw.
TO DETACH BATTERY PACK (fig 1)
1. Make sure that the circular saw is turned off.
2. Depress the battery-release button, located on the front
of the battery pack, to release the battery pack.
3. Pull forward on the battery pack to remove it from the tool.
VACUUM ADAPTOR (fig 2)
Your tool is equipped with a vacuum adaptor
(Ø1-1/4’’) for connecting a vacuum cleaner.
1. To attach a vacuum adaptor to the saw, insert it into the
slot of the upper blade guard and then use the locking
screw (included) to secure it.
2. To remove the vacuum adaptor from the saw, just
loosen the locking screw on the vacuum adaptor.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE: When attaching the battery pack to the tool, make sure that the raised platform on the pack aligns with the grooves
on the bottom of the tool and that the latches snap properly into place. Improper assembly of the battery pack can cause damage to
internal components.
fig 2 Vacuum adaptor
Screw holes
WARNING!
• Choose a suitable vacuum-cleaner hose or use an adaptor, if necessary.
Never allow a vacuum-cleaner hose to interfere with the lower guard or the cutting operation.
• To have a better working environment, always use the vacuum cleaner to connect your vacuum adaptor to
reduce the wood dust.
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Battery-release
button
Attach
Detach
fig 1

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BLADE-GUARD SYSTEM (fig 3)
The lower blade guard attached to your circular saw
is there for your protection and safety. It should never
be altered for any reason. If it becomes damaged or
begins to return slowly or sluggishly, do not operate
the saw until the lower blade guard has been repaired
or replaced. Always leave the lower blade guard in its
correct operating position when using the saw.
SAW BLADES
Even the best of saw blades will not cut efficiently
unless it is kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using a dull blade places a heavy load on the saw and
increases the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades on hand, so sharp blades are always available.
Gum and wood pitch hardened on the blade will slow the saw down. Use gum and pitch remover, hot
water, or kerosene to remove them. Do not use gasoline.
KICKBACK (fig 4-fig 7)
DIRECTION OF CUT
KICKBACK
Correct blade depth
Blade is set too deep
fig 4
fig 3 Lower blade guard
is in the up position
when making a cut
Blade exposed on underside of workpiece
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
• Battery tools are always in operating condition when the battery is installed. Therefore, the circular saw
should always be turned off when not in use or when carrying the tool at your side.
• Never use the saw when the lower blade guard is not operating properly. The lower blade guard should be
checked for correct operation before each use. If you drop your saw, check the lower blade guard and bumper
for damage at all depth settings before using the saw.
DANGER!
• When sawing through a workpiece, the lower blade guard does not cover the blade on the underside of the
workpiece. Since the blade is exposed on the underside of the workpiece, ALWAYS keep hands and fingers
away from the cutting area. Serious injury will result if any part of the body comes into contact with the
moving blade.
FPO

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Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly
and the saw is driven back towards the operator.
Blade stalling is caused by any action that pinches
the blade in the wood. Loss of control can lead to
serious injury.
TO GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK, AVOID
UNSAFE PRACTICES SUCH AS THE
FOLLOWING:
• Setting the blade depth incorrectly.
• Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece.
• Twisting the blade while making a cut.
• Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or
improperly set blade.
• Supporting the workpiece incorrectly (fig 5).
• Forcing a cut.
• Cutting warped or wet lumber.
• Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing the
tool.
• Attempting to cut with the blade at less than full
speed.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
• When using the saw, always stay alert and exercise control. Do not remove the saw from the workpiece
while the blade is moving.
• To avoid kickback, release the trigger switch immediately if the blade binds or the saw stalls. Kickback
could cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss of control can lead to serious injury.
FPO
fig 7
Correct support
fig 5
Wrong! Incorrect support
fig 6
1/4-in. maximum

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TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK:
• Keep the blade at the correct depth setting. The depth setting should not exceed 1/4 inch below the
material being cut (fig 6).
• Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting. Never saw into a knot or nail.
• Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge guide when rip cutting. This helps keep the blade from
twisting.
• Use clean, sharp, and properly set blades. Never make cuts with dull blades.
• Support the workpiece properly before beginning a cut (fig 7).
• Use steady, even pressure when making a cut. Never force a cut.
• Do not cut warped or wet lumber.
• Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in a balanced position to resist the forces if
kickback should occur.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON (fig 8)
The lock-off button reduces the possibility of
accidental starting. The lock-off button is located
on the handle above the trigger switch. The lock-off
button must be depressed before you squeeze the
trigger switch to start the saw.
TO START THE SAW (fig 8)
1. Depress the lock-off button.
2. Depress the trigger switch. Always allow the blade to
reach full speed, and then guide the saw into the workpiece.
TO STOP THE SAW (fig 8)
1. Release the trigger switch.
2. After you release the trigger switch, allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do not remove the saw from
the workpiece while the blade is moving.
fig 8 Lock-off button
Trigger switch
NOTICE:
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ELECTRIC BRAKE
The saw has an electric brake to quickly stop the blade rotation. The electric brake engages when the
trigger switch is released. When the brake is functioning properly, sparks may be visible through the
vent slots in the motor housing. This is normal and is the action of the brake.
LED WORKLIGHT (fig 9)
The LED worklight is located behind the upper blade
guard. This provides additional light on the saw blade
and the surface of the workpiece for operation in
lower-light areas. The LED worklight will automatically
turn on when the trigger switch is pressed and will turn
off after the trigger switch is released.
DEPTH-OF-CUT ADJUSTMENT (fig 10)
Always use the correct blade-depth setting. The correct
blade-depth setting for all cuts should not be more than
1/4 inch below the material being cut. Greater blade
depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause
the cut to be rough. Your saw is equipped with a depth
scale that enables you to accurately set the depth-of-cut.
1. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
2. Loosen the depth-of-cut quick-adjustment lever.
3. Hold the base flat against the workpiece and raise or
lower the saw until the indicator aligns with the desired depth on the scale.
4. Securely tighten the depth-of-cut quick-adjustment lever.
TO ADJUST THE BEVEL ANGLE (fig 11)
1. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
2. Loosen the bevel-adjustment knob, located on the
0–50° bevel scale on the base plate.
3. Tilt the body of the saw until the required angle is
reached (refer to the bevel scale).
4. Tighten the bevel-adjustment knob to secure the saw
and bevel angle.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
• Attempting to make bevel cuts without the bevel adjustment knob securely tightened can result in serious
injury.
FPO
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Depth-of-
cut quick-
adjustment
lever
Depth scale
fig 9
LED
worklight
Upper blade
guard
fig 11
Bevel scale
Bevel-
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TO CHECK 0° BEVEL STOP (fig 12)
The saw has a 0° bevel stop that has been adjusted
before shipment to assure that the blade is vertical to
the base at 0° bevel cutting.
1. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
2. Using a carpenter’s square, check that the saw blade is
square (at a 90° angle) to the base of the saw.
TO ADJUST 0° BEVEL STOP (fig 13)
1. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
2. Loosen the bevel-adjustment knob.
3. Place the saw in an upside-down position on a
workbench.
4. Using a cross-head screwdriver (available separately),
turn the 0° bevel-stop adjusting screw until the base is
square with the saw blade.
INSTALL AND USE THE EDGE GUIDE (fig 14)
Always use an edge guide when making long or wide
rip cuts with your saw. You can use either a straight
edge or an edge guide.
1. Detach the battery pack from the circular saw.
2. Loosen the edge-guide locking knob. Insert the edge guide
through the mounting slots at the front of the saw base.
3. Adjust the edge guide to the desired width of cut.
4. Tighten the edge-guide locking knob.
5. When using an edge guide, position the face of the edge guide firmly against the edge of the workpiece. This
will help make a true cut without binding the blade. The edge of the workpiece must be straight for the cut to
be straight. Use caution to prevent the blade from binding in the cut.
OPERATE THE SAW
It is important to understand the correct method for operating the saw. Refer to the instructions in this
section to learn the correct and incorrect ways of handling the saw.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
• Always remove the battery pack from the saw when assembling parts, changing blades or making adjustments. Failure to
obey this warning could cause serious personal injury.
• This tool is for cutting wood only. Use only the correct saw blades for wood-cutting operations. Do not use any abrasive
wheels.
FPO
fig 12
Blade
Base
Carpenter’s square
fig 13 0º bevel-stop
adjusting screw
fig 14
Edge guide
Edge-guide
locking knob

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CROSS CUTTING (fig 15)
INTEGRATED CROSSCUT RULERS
Marked along the base across the front of the saw is a ruler for measuring repetitive cuts. It is marked
1-1/2 inches to the left of 0° and 4-1/4 inches to the right of 0° in 1/16-inch increments.
11/2
1 0 45 1 3 41/4
fig 15 Line of cut
0° indicator
Guideline
TO MAKE THE SAFEST AND BEST POSSIBLE CUT, FOLLOW THESE HELPFUL
HINTS:
fig 16 fig 17
1. Draw a guideline along the desired cutting line before beginning the cut.
2. Support the workpiece so that the cut is always to the operator’s side and not directly in line with the
operator’s body.
3. Support the workpiece near the cut.
4. Clamp the workpiece securely so that the workpiece will not move during the cut (fig 15).
5. Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while making a cut (fig 16).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE: Position your body to right side of the blade to operate the circular saw.

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6. Always place the weight of the saw on the portion of the workpiece that is supported, as shown in fig 15, and
not on the “cut-off” piece, as shown in fig 17.
7. Place the workpiece with the “good” side down.
8. Align the cutting line with the blade-guide notch on the base (fig 15).
9. Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece without touching the blade to the workpiece.
10. Start the saw and allow the blade to reach full speed.
11. Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
12. Release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
MAKE A POCKET CUT (fig 18)
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Adjust the bevel setting to 0° and tighten the bevel-
adjustment knob.
3. Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting and
tighten the depth-of-cut quick-adjustment lever.
4. Attach the battery pack.
5. Rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece,
with the rear of the handle raised, so that the blade
does not touch the workpiece.
6. Raise the lower blade guard and hold it in place with the lower-blade-guard lever.
7. Press the lock-off button and depress the trigger switch to start the saw.
8. Allow the blade to reach full speed, then pivot the saw on the front of the base to cut into the workpiece.
9. As the blade starts cutting the material, release the lower-blade-guard lever.
10. When the foot of the lower blade guard rests flat on the surface being cut, proceed cutting in a forward
direction to the end of the cut.
11. Release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
12. Lift the saw from the workpiece.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
• Always adjust the bevel setting to zero before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in
a loss of control of the saw, which can result in serious injury.
• Always cut in a forward direction when making a pocket cut. Cutting in the reverse direction could cause the saw to climb up
on the workpiece and kick back toward you, possibly causing serious injury.
• As the blade starts cutting the material, release the lower-blade-guard lever immediately. When the foot of the lower blade
guard rests flat on the surface being cut, proceed cutting in a forward direction to the end of the cut.
• Never tie the lower blade guard in the raised position. Leaving the blade exposed could result in serious injury.
FPO
NOTE: The saw blade aligns with the middle of the guide notch. Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to deter-
mine how much to offset the cutting guideline on the cutting material.
fig 18