Wen 36725, Manual

Page 1: ...the rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable service IMPORTANT NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us at 800 232 1195 techsupport wenproducts com WENPRODUCTS COM M F 8AM 5PM CST bit ly wenvideo For replacement parts visit WENPRODUCTS COM ...

Page 2: ...ct Weight 36725 AC 120V 60Hz 12A 4500 RPM 0 to 45 Right 2 1 2 in 65 mm 1 3 4 in 45 mm TCT Circular Blade 24 Teeth 7 1 4 in 185 mm 5 8 in 15 875 mm 1 3 to 1 4 mm 2 to 2 1 mm 1 1 2 in 11 x 5 in 9 1 4 x 11 5 8 x 10 3 8 in 8 7 lbs Technical Data Safety Introduction General Safety Rules Specific Rules for the Circular Saw Electrical Information Know Your Circular Saw Assembly Adjustments Operation Main...

Page 3: ...ys follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury However please note that these instructions and warnings are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures WARNING Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have thoroughly read and understood all instructions safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to comply can result in acciden...

Page 4: ...how your item works SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instruc tions may result in electric shock fire and serious injury To avoid mistakes and serious injury do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood WORK AREA SAFETY 1 Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark area...

Page 5: ...e stop POWER TOOL MAINTENANCE 1 Always disconnect the power cord plug from the electrical outlet when making adjustments changing parts or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally 2 Maintain power tools properly Safely store power tools out of the reach of children Always keep tools clean and in good working order Follow instructio...

Page 6: ... lower guard unplug the tool and open the lower guard by lifting the blade guard lever then release and watch the guard close Do not operate saw if lower guard does not move freely or close immediately Leaving a blade exposed is very dangerous and can lead to serious personal injury Never clamp tie or otherwise fix the lower guard into the open position If the saw is accidentally dropped the lower...

Page 7: ...th are not engaged into the material If the saw blade is binding it may walk up or kickback from the work piece as the saw is restarted Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the causes of blade binding Support large panels to minimize 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...

Page 8: ...y be repaired by qualified service tech nician using original replacement parts otherwise this may result in considerable damage to the user NOTE Servicing of a product with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest bringing the product to you near est authorized service center for repai...

Page 9: ...mail us at techsupport wenproducts com Front Handle Bevel Adjustment Knob Rip Guide Lock Knob Safety Lock Button Power Switch Depth Locking Screw Motor Carbon Brush Cover Bevel Scale Bracket Blade Rotation Direction Counterclockwise Lower Blade Guard Spindle Lock Base Plate Hex Wrench Rip Cutting Guide Depth Guide Bracket Upper Blade Guard Saw Blade Lower Blade Guard Lever Arbor Screw Dust Port Re...

Page 10: ...th guide bracket by the ridge on the inner upper blade guard Fig 1 2 4 Tighten the depth locking screw Fig 1 1 to secure the depth setting Using the edge of the workpiece 1 Disconnect your saw from the power source 2 Raise the lower blade guard by lifting the blade guard lever Fig 2 1 to expose the blade Place the saw base onto the workpiece surface with the saw blade positioned against the side e...

Page 11: ...ne within the notch This will help to obtain an accurate cut with blades of various thicknesses 45 0 To assist the operator in obtaining a straight rip cut it is recom mended to use the included rip guide Fig 5 1 To install the rip guide on your saw perform the following steps 1 Disconnect your saw from the power source 2 The rip guide should be attached from the right side of the saw Insert the r...

Page 12: ...the tool always check to see that the tool is turned off Accidently starting the saw could result in injury OPERATION Fig 7 STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW Fig 7 To start the saw Press and hold the safety button Fig 7 1 and then pull the trigger Fig 7 2 to start the saw NOTE Always let the blade reach full speed before guiding the saw into the work piece The blade coming into contact with the workpi...

Page 13: ...t to turn or force the tool back to the cut line Doing so may bind the blade and lead to dangerous kickback and possible serious injury 6 Once the cut is complete release the switch trigger Wait for the blade to completely stop Check that the lower blade guard has returned to position surrounding the blade Now you can safely set the saw down out of the way Disconnect the saw from the power source ...

Page 14: ...ys raise the lower blade guard with the blade guard lever not the side of the blade guard to avoid serious injury 4 While holding the lower blade guard by the lever rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear handle elevated so the blade does not touch the work piece Fig 8 1 14 5 Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed 6 Guide the saw down into the workpiece and ma...

Page 15: ... freely inside the housing Check that the arbor screw is tightened and the blade does not wobble while spinning MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE SAW BLADE The quality of the cut depends on the condition of the saw blade Never use a dull rusty or damaged blade Before operation check the blade and replace if the blade is worn out or damaged Use circular saw blades with 7 1 4 inch diameter and 5 8 inch arbo...

Page 16: ...s However if you do work with any of these materials it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air after operation CARBON BRUSH REPLACEMENT Fig 12 13 To maintain maximum motor efficiency we recommend inspecting the two carbon brushes every 60 hours of operation NOTE Replacement carbon brushes Part No 36725 018 can be or dered at wenproducts com Only genuine WEN replacement brush...

Page 17: ...prepaid by the purchaser The prod uct must be shipped in its original container or an equivalent properly packed to withstand the hazards of ship ment The product must be fully insured with a copy of the warranty card and or the proof of purchase enclosed There must also be a description of the problem in order to help our repairs department diagnose and fix the issue Repairs will be made and the ...

Page 18: ...18 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST ...

Page 19: ...rt Adapter 1 5 O D 1 29 36725 029 Gear 1 30 36725 030 Main Shaft 1 No Part No Description Qty 31 36725 031 Elastic Cylindrical Pin 1 32 36725 032 Retaining Ring 1 33 36725 033 Bearing 6001 1 34 36725 034 Bearing Base 1 35 36725 035 Screw M4x12 4 36 36725 036 Spring 1 37 36725 037 Screw ST4x10 1 38 36725 038 Lower Blade Guard Lever 1 39 36725 039 Protection Guard Knob 1 40 36725 040 Coil Spring 1 4...

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