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4-1/2" CompaCt CiRCulaR Saw 

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degrees is marked with a notch on the front of the base 
plate (12).
The base plate (12) must always be held firmly against 
the material being cut to reduce saw vibration, blade 
jumping, or blade breakage.

6. SawDuSt Removal (See Fig. D)

your saw includes a vacuum adapter (10) that attaches to 
the dust extraction outlet (9) on the saw. This adapter port 
can be attached to a vacuum cleaner (sold separately). The 
use of the vacuum is strongly recommended as it keeps 
the work area clean, dramatically increases cut visibility 
and reduces airborne dust. it also keeps dust out of the 
working elements of the guard.

woRKiNG HiNtS FoR YouR tool

if your power tool becomes too hot, please run your 
circular saw no load for 2-3 minutes to cool the motor. 
avoid prolonged usage at very low speeds.
Protect saw blades against impact and shock. Cutting with 
extreme force can significantly reduces the performance 
capability of the tool and reduces the service life of the 
saw blade. Sawing performance and cutting quality 
depend essentially on the condition and the tooth count of 
the saw blade. Therefore, use only sharp saw blades that 
are suited for the material being cut.
Choice of blades: 24 teeth for general work, approx. 40 
teeth for finer cuts, more than 40 teeth for very fine cuts 
into delicate surfaces, diamond for tile, cement board, etc.

1. maKiNG CRoSS CutS aND Rip CutS
             

waRNiNG: 

To avoid sudden kick-back, never start 

with the stationary blade in contact with the work.

always start the saw and allow it to reach full speed 
before plunging into work material.
a)   aLWayS use your saw with your hands positioned 

correctly.

             

waRNiNG:  

always maintain proper control of the 

saw to make sawing safer and easier. Loss of 

control of the saw could cause an accident resulting in 
possible serious injury.
b)   When making cross or rip cuts, align your line of cut 

with the center of the “V” notch located on the front 
of the saw’s base.

c)   Since the thickness of blades varies, make a trial cut 

in scrap material along the guideline to determine 
how much, if any, you should offset the blade from 
the guideline to allow for the blade thickness to get 
an accurate cut.

maKiNG Rip CutS

always use a guide when making long rip cuts with your 
saw. you can use any suitable straight edge clamped to 
the work or the parallel guide that is included with your 
saw.

2. poCKet CuttiNG (SoFt mateRialS oNlY)

This operation requires much skill with a saw and must 
only be carried out by a qualified person.

             

waRNiNG: 

The blade teeth are exposed during 

this operation so proceed with extreme caution.

Clearly mark the area to be cut. Set the depth of cut on 
the saw. Position the saw over the marked area with the 
front edge of the base plate resting on the work surface 
and cutting guide aligned with marked line on workpiece. 
Ensure the blade is not touching but is close to the work 
surface. The moving lower guard must be rotated open by 
using lever. Switch the saw on and gently swing the blade 
down into the material but maintain a pivoting force on the 
front edge of the base. The moving lower guard can now 
be released for normal action of the guard.

Do Not

 bind the blade in the cut; push the saw blade 

forward at a rate where the blade is not laboring.
When the cut is complete, release the trigger safety 
release and switch and let the blade come to a complete 
stop. 

Do Not Remove

 the saw and blade from the 

workpiece while the blade is moving. This could damage 
your cut (kerf), cause kickback and loss of control, 
resulting in injury.

maiNtaiN toolS witH CaRe

Remove the plug from the socket before carrying 
out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance.

Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer 
performance. follow instructions for lubricating and 
changing accessories. inspect tool cords periodically 
and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service 
facility. your power tool requires no additional lubrication 
or maintenance. There are no user serviceable parts in 
your power tool. Never use water or chemical cleaners 
to clean your power tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. 
always store your power tool in a dry place. Keep the 
motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all working controls 
free of dust. 
if the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by 
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified 
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Periodically clear dust and chips from guard and base to 
ensure proper performance.

Summary of Contents for RK3441K

Page 1: ...RK3441K 4 1 2 Compact Circular Saw PAGe 4 ENG SIERRA CIRCULAR COMPACTA DE 4 1 2 PAGe 12 ESP SCIE CIRCULAIRE COMPACTE DE 11 4 CM 4 1 2 PO PAGE 21 FRE ...

Page 2: ...completamente satisfecho con su compra Lea cuidadosamente las instrucciones de seguridad y de operación para obtener mayor información acerca de cómo utilizar éste producto correctamente dentro de las normas y reglas de seguridad Merci d avoir choisi un produit de marque ROCKWELL Nous sommes certains que vous apprécierez la qualité de ce produit et qu il saura vous satisfaire Pour être renseigné s...

Page 3: ...RK3441K 1 8 2 4 3 5 7 12 6 16 18 17 9 10 11 14 13 19 15 A B C1 C2 D ...

Page 4: ...ndle lock button Lower blade guard Lower guard lever Fixed upper guard Dust extraction outlet Vacuum adapter Depth adjustment lever Base plate Saw blade Inner flange Blade bolt Parallel guide Parallel guide clamping fixture Bevel adjustment lever Outer flange 1 10 2 11 3 12 4 13 5 14 6 15 7 16 8 17 9 18 19 ...

Page 5: ...GS WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions 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 electric corded power tool or battery operated cordless power tool 1 WORK AREA SAFETY a Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or d...

Page 6: ...ect power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed b 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 c Disconnect the plug from the power source and or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing pow...

Page 7: ... a firm grip on the saw and position your arm to resist kickback forces Position your body to either side of the blade but not in line with the blade Position the hand not holding the saw well away from the travel path of the saw Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator if proper precautions are taken b When blade is binding or when inter...

Page 8: ...retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the material the lower guard must be released For all other sawing the lower guard should operate automatically d Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing 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 bla...

Page 9: ... 1 4 turn more than finger tight using the hex key 3 Check that the blade is securely fastened by continuing to hold down the spindle lock button 5 and attempting to manually rotate the blade If installed correctly the blade should not spin For best cutting results use a saw blade suited to the material and cut quality desired 3 Adjusting the Cutting Depth Release the Depth Adjustment Lever 11 by ...

Page 10: ...to allow for the blade thickness to get an accurate cut MAKING RIP CUTS Always use a guide when making long rip cuts with your saw You can use any suitable straight edge clamped to the work or the parallel guide that is included with your saw 2 POCKET CUTTING SOFT MATERIALS ONLY This operation requires much skill with a saw and must only be carried out by a qualified person Warning The blade teeth...

Page 11: ...ess than that is set Sawdust accumulated at the rear of the base Shake out sawdust Consider connecting a vacuum for dust collection Blade spins or slips Blade is not tightly engaged with the spindle Remove the blade and reassemble it as described in INSTALL CHANGE THE BLADE section Blade will not cut a straight line Blade is dull Blade is not mounted properly Saw is not being guided properly Mount...

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