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Table of Contents

General Tool Safety Warnings......................................................................................................2

Work Area........................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety.............................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety..............................................................................................................................3
Power Tool Use and Care..........................................................................................................3
Battery Tool Use and Care........................................................................................................4
Additional Warnings Applicable for the Circular Saw...................................................4
Important Safety Instructions for Battery Charger.........................................................5
Important Safety Instructions for the Battery Pack.......................................................6

Symbols.................................................................................................................................................6
Product Information.........................................................................................................................8

Layout................................................................................................................................................8
Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................8
Battery & Charger Technical Specifications......................................................................8

Charging Battery Pack.....................................................................................................................9
Circular Saw Operation...................................................................................................................9

Assembling and Removing the Saw Blade........................................................................9
Adjusting the Cutting Depth..................................................................................................10
Adjusting the Bevel Cutting...................................................................................................10
Lock-Off Button...........................................................................................................................10
Variable Speed Controlled Switch Trigger........................................................................11
General Cutting.............................................................................................................................11
Plunge Cutting...............................................................................................................................11

Maintenance and Servicing..........................................................................................................12
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................12

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Summary of Contents for CT18VCIRCSWA

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Page 2: ...portant Safety Instructions for the Battery Pack 6 Symbols 6 Product Information 8 Layout 8 Technical Specifications 8 Battery Charger Technical Specifications 8 Charging Battery Pack 9 Circular Saw Operation 9 Assembling and Removing the Saw Blade 9 Adjusting the Cutting Depth 10 Adjusting the Bevel Cutting 10 Lock Off Button 10 Variable Speed Controlled Switch Trigger 11 General Cutting 11 Plung...

Page 3: ...ric shock 4 Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged cords immediately Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock 5 When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable fir outdoor use reduces the risk of electric s...

Page 4: ...entive safety measures reduce risk of starting the tool accidentally 4 Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users 5 Maintain tools with care 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 too...

Page 5: ...orming any inspection maintenance or cleaning procedures Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally which could cause serious personal injury Be extra careful when cutting in high or hard to reach locations Avoid sawing overhead Be on the lookout for hidden wires and falling debris Do not use the Cordless Circular Saw if it has been damaged left outdoors in t...

Page 6: ...d cautionary markings on battery charger battery pack and product using battery Use only the charger which accompanied your product or direct replacement Do not substitute any other charger Use only same supplier approved chargers with your product Do not disassemble charger or operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way Incorrect reassembly may...

Page 7: ...al attention is needed the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation Provide fresh air If symptoms persist seek medical attention Charge the battery packs only in the charger which accompanied your product DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids This may cause premature ce...

Page 8: ...r eye protection Class II contruction Double insulated construction tools Product Information Layout 1 Front Handle 2 Lock Off Button 3 Switch Trigger 4 Main Handle 5 Battery Release Button 6 Battery Pack 7 Base Plate 8 Upper Guard 9 Lower Guard 10 Blade Washer 11 Saw Blade 12 Bevel Adjustment Knob 13 Lock Knob for Rip Guide 14 Rip Guide 15 Depth Adjustment Knob 16 Battery Charger Technical Specif...

Page 9: ...ing charged 5 When the charging period is completed after approx 1 hour the green LED will illuminate and the red LED will extinguish Circular Saw Operation Always wear eye protection while operating this power tool Always remove battery pack before assembling and removing blade Failure to remove battery pack from saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury A 5...

Page 10: ...de wrench 3 Remove the outer blade washer then the saw blade Adjusting the Cutting Depth 1 Remove the battery pack 2 Hold the saw firmly and loosen the depth adjustment knob 15 by turning it counter clockwise 3 Move the baseplate to obtain the desired depth of cut 4 Tighten the depth adjustment knob securely by turning is clockwise before operating the saw Adjusting the Bevel Cutting 1 Remove the ...

Page 11: ...ay from the work piece Never feed the blade into the work piece until the blade is at full speed If the blade is not at full speed the saw may kick back causing serious personal injury Put on eye protection Clear the saw of any foreign material Make sure the work piece is held securely in place Hold smaller pieces in a vice or attach to the workbench with clamps Mark out the line to be cut so it i...

Page 12: ... from vents and electrical contacts by blowing with compressed air Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air Keep tool handles clean dry and free of oil or grease Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool keeping away from all electrical contacts Note Certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts Some of these include ga...

Page 13: ...g outlet Refer to Important Charging Notes for more details If chargers are daisy chained together check all connections Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights Move charger and battery to a surrounding air temperature of above 4 5 C or below 40 5 C The charger ...

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