Kawasaki 840074-1HR User's Manual
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1. Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control A WARNING Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord to carry the tool pulling or unplug ging the power tool Keep the cord away from heat oil sharp edges or mov ing parts Replace damaged cords immediately Damaged cords may create a fire Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack Use of any other batteries may create risk of fire Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with 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 radia tors ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will 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 the2. release the trigger switch The lock off button will automatically reset 22 WARNING Always hold the saw in front of you and away from your body Keep your hands and feet well away 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 Do not force the saw Excessive force may result in a broken blade Use only enough pressure to keep the saw moving through the work piece 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 vise or attach to the workbench with clamps Mark out the line to be cut so it is easily visible e Check the lower guard for damage If damaged do not use tool Always use the right blade for the material Make sure all bolts screws and locking levers are secure before starting tool Pull the trigger to start the saw e Set the shoe against the work piece When the blade reaches full speed slowly feed the blade into the work piece When the blade starts cutting release the blade guard POCKET CUTTING 4 WARNING y the blade binds release the trigger immediately Do not move the saw until the blade comes to a complete stop Find the cause of the binding before starting the saw again NOTE If the blade becomes pinched twisted misaligned or bound i
3. or performance of proce dures other then those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure WARNING NEVER LOOK INTO THE LASER BEAM Any contact with the eyes by the beam could cause injury Do not use the laser when cutting reflective materials DO NOT AIM THE LASER BEAM AT ANYONE OR AT REFLECTIVE SURFACES CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT Any contact with the eyes by the beam could cause injury Ensure the laser beam is turned on only when the tool is on a non reflective workpiece and as such it is aimed only at the work surface Metals and other materials like steel which can be highly reflective should only be cut with out the use of the laser STORE OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Equipment should be in a high location or locked up to keep out of reach of children It is not a toy DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE LASER OUTPUT Changing the performance of the laser to increase its output is prohibited Any claim for damages or injuries resulting from not following these instructions will be refused OPERATION ACCESSIBLE FIELDS Wavelength 636 660nm Laser Power for Classification imW CW 19 WARNING NEVER OPERATE LASER IF THE UNIT IS DEFECTIVE OR THE COVER OR SEAL IS DAMAGED DO NOT SERVICE LASER The laser unit must be returned to the factory for any service or repair Service or repair must be handled by authorized factory trained technicians Do not open the laser unit except to change batteries REMOVE BATTER
4. Settings FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS ACCESSORIES 1 Saw Shoe 5 Saw Blade 2 Trigger Switch 6 Rip Fence Guide 3 Lock Off Button 7 Laser Level Battery 4 Rubber Grip Compartment 8 Laser On Off Switch 9 Hex Wrench CONTROL FEATURES BEVEL LEVELING KNOB DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB This knob controls the beveling This knob controls the depth of of your cut your cut 11 CONTROL FEATURES BLADE SAFETY LOCK BUTTON This button locks the blade in position and prevents it from moving EA RIP FENCE The scaled rip fence guides the saw to cut exactly along the edge of work piece making straight and accurate parallel cuts RIP FENCE LOCK KNOB This knob secures the rip fence in place BATTERY Before using battery pack please read carefully all instruc tions and cautionary markings on battery pack battery charger and product using battery Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out The battery pack can explode Do not carry battery packs in aprons pockets or tool boxes product kit boxes drawers etc with loose metal objects Battery pack terminals could be short circuited causing damage to the battery pack severe burns or fire The battery pack is Nickel Cadmium Ni Cad and is considered to be a toxic material by the Environmental Protection Agency Before disposing of dam aged or worn out Ni Cad battery p
5. WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS WORDS AND LABELS The safety instructions provided in this manual are not intended to cover all possible conditions and practices that may occur when operating maintaining and cleaning power tools Always use common sense and pay particular attention to all the DANGER WARNING CAUTION and NOTE statements of this manual A This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death 2 A DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury WARNING CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTE NOTE provides additional information that is useful for proper use and maintenance of this tool If a NOTE is indicated make sure it is fully understood IMPORTAN
6. 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 termi nals together may cause sparks burns or a fire Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool s operation If damaged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another tool Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel Service or maintenance by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury When servicing a tool use only identical replacement parts Follow instruc tions in the Maintenance section of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND OR SYMBOLS DANGER Keep hands away from cutting area and 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 Keep your body positioned to either sid
7. pack or charger yourself Opening any of these parts will void your warranty 24 LASER MAINTENANCE For best performance perform the following maintenance regularly 4 WARNING Disconnect machine from power source Carefully clean sawdust from laser lens with a cotton swab Do not use solvents of any kind since they may damage the lens ACCESSORIES Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool Always attach grounded 3 prong extension cords to grounded 3 hole outlets If you must use an extension cord be sure that the gauge is large enough to carry the amount of current necessary for your power tool If not your tool may experi ence a loss of power excessive voltage drop or overheating The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord see table on below RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS 120 VOLT AC 60 HZ TOOLS TOOL CURRENT RATING CONDUCTOR SIZE IN A W G AMPERE 10FT 25FT SOFT 100FT 3 6 18 18 18 18 6 8 18 18 18 16 8 10 18 18 18 14 10 12 16 16 14 14 12 16 14 12 12 16 20 12 12 12 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Voltage 19 2V Switch On Off Switch Charger Input 120V N 60Hz No Load Speed RPM 3700 Min Blade Diameter o 140mm 5 1 2 Battery Type Ni Cad Laser Class II Laser Power lt 1mw min 2 0mw max 635nm 660nm 1mm at aperture Laser Wavele
8. risk of electric shock A WARNING Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operat ing a power tool Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch is in the locked or OFF position before inserting battery pack Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or inserting battery pack into a tool with the power switch ON invites accidents Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool ON A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper foot ing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure these are connected and properly used Use of these devices can reduce dust related hazards 4 CAUTION Use clamps or other practical
9. 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 blade 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 cut If blade adjustment shifts while cutting it will cause binding and KICK BACK Use extra caution when making a Pocket Cut into existing walls or other blind areas The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK IMPORTANT Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage Potential A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency Cycles per Second W Watt Power Kg Kilograms Weight N Alternating Current Type of Current Direct Current Type of Current Alternating or Direct Current Type of Current El Earthing Terminal Grounding Terminal Class II Construction Denotes Double Insulation min Minutes Time S Seconds Time Diameter Size of Drill Bits Grinding Wheels etc n No load speed No load Rotational Speed min Revolutions per Minute Revolutions Surface Speed Strokes etc per Minute 1 2 3 Ring Selector Settings Speed Torque or Position
10. ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed Do not use the tool if the power switch does not turn it ON or OFF A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or OFF posi tion before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally 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 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 Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users When battery pack is not in use keep it away from
11. AGE WHILE IN TRANSIT TO OUR SERVICE FACILITY USE OF UNAPPROVED OR IMPROPER ATTACHMENTS OR ACCESSORIES COMMERCIAL AND RENTAL APPLICATIONS OR OTHER CAUSES UNRELATED TO PROBLEMS WITH MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Alltrade will not be liable for the following labor charges loss or damage resulting from improper operation maintenance or repairs made by other persons pre delivery services such as assembly oil or lubricants and adjustment maintenance services that are normally required to maintain the product The use of other than genuine Alltrade Repair Parts will void warranty 28 Warranty Disclaimers EXCLUSION AND DISCLAIMER OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES GUARANTIES AND OR REPRESENTATIONS EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED ABOVE ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES GUARANTIES AND OR REPRESENTATIONS BY ALLTRADE AND OR ITS REPRESENTATIVE S REGARDING THE DESIGN MANUFACTURE PURCHASE USE AND OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF SOLD HEREUNDER REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY SUCH WARRANTY GUARANTY AND OR REPRESENTATION WRITTEN OR ORAL ARISES BY OPERATION OF LAW AND OR EQUITY AND OR BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF ALLTRADE AND OR ITS REPRESENTATIVE S OR THE BUYER ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED BY ALLTRADE AND OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES PURCHASER KNOWINGLY AND WILLINGLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES AND RIGHTS CLAIMS AND OR CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING THEREFROM OR BASED THEREON PURCHAS
12. E S AND PURCHASER ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER AND OR THE EXISTENCE DESIGN MANUFACTURE PURCHASE USE AND OR OPERATION OF ANY ITEM S SOLD HEREUNDER EVEN IF ALLTRADE AND OR ITS 29 REPRESENTATIVE S HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES IN NO EVENT WHETHER AS A RESULT OF A BREACH OF CONTRACT WARRANTY TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE SHALL ALLTRADE S AND OR ITS REPRESENTATIVE S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT ANY AND ALL LIABILITY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL TERMINATE UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIODS SPECIFIED ABOVE Limitations on Warranty Disclaimers Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of the incidental or consequential damages so part or all of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If your product is not covered by this warranty please call our Customer Service Department toll free at 1 800 590 3723 for general repair information and charges
13. ER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS AS STATED ABOVE EXCLUSION AND DISCLAIMER OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NO WARRANTY ORAL OR WRITTEN OTHER THAN THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS MADE WITH REGARD TO THIS PRODUCT ALL EXPRESS AND OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES GUARANTIES AND OR REPRESENTATIONS BY ALLTRADE AND OR ITS REPRESENTATIVE S REGARDING THE DESIGN MANUFACTURE PURCHASE USE AND OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF SOLD HEREUNDER REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY SUCH WARRANTY GUARANTY AND OR REPRESENTATION WRITTEN OR ORAL ARISES BY OPERATION OF LAW AND OR EQUITY AND OR BY ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF ALLTRADE AND OR ITS REPRESENTATIVE S OR THE PURCHASER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED BY ALLTRADE AND OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES PURCHASER KNOWINGLY AND WILLINGLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES AND RIGHTS CLAIMS AND OR CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING THEREFROM OR BASED THEREON PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS AS STATED ABOVE Limitation Of Liability IN NO EVENT SHALL ALLTRADE AND OR ITS REPRESENTATIVE S BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL AND OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ANY BREACH OF ANY PROVISION OF ANY AGREEMENT BETWEEN ALLTRADE AND OR ITS REPRESENTATIV
14. ERYPACK 1 Plug the charger into the nearest 120 volt electrical outlet The step of the battery has positive and negative ter minal markings on it Align the markings with the identi cal markings on the top of the charger base Insert the EX battery pack into base Pack will not insert properly if reversed N Make sure the trigger on the BATTERY Cordless Circular Saw is in CHARGER the OFF position and remove the battery pack from the Cordless Circular Saw Co If when first inserting the battery pack the red ON button does not light up press the SET button on the charger When the battery is charging the red light is ON 16 4 After approximately one hour of charging the red indicator light should go OFF and the green light should come ON The green light indicates that the battery is fully charged 5 When fully charged reattach battery pack onto Cordless Circular Saw making certain latches fasten securely Cordless Circular Saw will not operate properly if the battery pack is not seated properly A WARNING Always remove battery pack before installing or removing blade When removing the blade from the tool avoid contact with skin and use proper protective gloves when grasping the blade or accessory Accessories may be hot after prolonged use If the blade clamp screw will not loosen enough to allow blade installation tap gently on the end of the wrench with a
15. FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE POUR LE SERVICE APRES VENTE OU DU CONSOMMATEUR PARA EL SERVICIO PARA EL CONSUMIDOR 1 800 590 3723 Printed in China Imprim dans la Chine Impreso en China ASTERTE ID Conf to Std UL745 3 UL745 4 5 Listes 3076022 Conforms to Std 3 4 EECC Kawasaki Motors Corp U S A y OFFICIAL LICENSED PRODUCT 87 1904 60957 KAWASAKI IS A TRADEMARK LICENSED BY KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP U S A WHICH DOES NOT MANUFACTURE OR DISTRIBUTE THIS PRODUCT CONSUMER INQUIRES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO COPYRIGHT 2007 ALLTRADE TOOLS LLC 1431 VIA PLATA LONG BEACH CA 90810 1462 USA 840441 19 2V Black Cordless Circular Saw with Laser Rev 7 27 07 MODEL Kawasaki T 19 2V BATTERY OPERATED CIRCULAR SAW WITH LASER INSTRUCTION MANUAL BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD SEPARATELY THS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THS PRODUCT BEFORE USE READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS WARNINGS INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL IN URY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR ALLTRADE PRODUCT DO NOT RETURN THS PRODUCT TO THE STORE PLEASE CALL OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1 800 590 3723 BEFORE YOU CALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE MODEL No DATE PURCHASED AND STORE LOCATION AN ALLTRADE REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE YOUR PROBLEM OVER
16. IES IF THE LEVEL IS TO BE STORED FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME Batteries may leak and damage the laser if it is stored idle for more than 3 months Be careful with this tool Striking or jarring it especially on the laser housing can affect its accuracy Other than batteries there are no user serviceable parts in the laser device AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT LASER LIGHT IS DO NOT EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE INSTRUMENTS MAGNE S CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT E EL ES USING THE LASER 4 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of proce dures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure CAUTION Sharp blows may affect the accuracy of this laser Avoid striking the laser housing 20 LASER ON OFF SWITCH TRIGGER PENCIL LINE LASER LINE e Mark the desired line of cut so it is easily visible e Set the shoe against the work piece Push laser ON OFF switch to ON Adjust the laser line until it lines up with the cut line marking Blade will now be in the proper position to make your cut Pull the trigger to start the saw When the blade reaches full speed slowly feed the blade into the work piece When the blade starts cutting release the blade guard DO NOT force saw Allow saw to cut at its own rate Cut straight lines only Attempting to cut a curve will bend the blade which could result in personal injury or damage to the tool f you
17. MOVING BLADE 17 18 ADJUSTING THE DEPTH AND ANGLE 18 19 LASER GUIDE v s 1 ere taipat oiee tet Meech ER 19 22 LASER SAFETY tee Re ERES bete peus ud 19 20 OPERATING IHELASER 20 22 OPERATING THE CIRCULAR SAW 22 24 OPERATING TRIGGER SWITCH 22 GENERAL CUTTING 23 POCKET CUTTING i cscyeathtebseyweieideiees bank Shai 23 24 SECTION FOUR MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 24 25 ACCESSORIES 0 cece een eee 25 SPECIFICATIONS o ista retener t tee need 26 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT 26 OTHER CONSUMER DO IT YOURSELF DIY TOOLS 26 SECTION FIVE 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANIY 21 30 CONGRATULATIONS Thanks for choosing this product At Alltrade our aim is to provide you with quality products at an affordable price and we want you to be totally satisfied with your product and our Customer Service If any help and advice is needed please contact us at 1 800 590 3723 Properly cared for this tool will give you many years of satisfaction INTENDED USE This tool is intended for consumer use only Your charger and or adapter has been designed for charging batteries of the type approved and supplied with this tool GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS 4
18. T SAFEGUARDS 4 DANGER People with electronic devices such as pacemakers should consult their physician s before using this product Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles WARNING Handling the power cord on corded products may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 4 WARNING Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the pres ence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes
19. THE PHONE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT GIVE US A CALL CR EMAIL US AT INFO ALLTRADETOOLS COM YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO US TABLE OF CONTENTS CONGRATULATIONS 2 INTENDED USE sse RR 2 SECTION ONE GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS 2 RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS WORDS AND LABELS 2 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 WORK AREA erbe re REERRRR En bHER Pase eed 4 ELECTRICAL SAFETY eese eee 4 PERSONAL SAEETY isse ete dat iet ken drag 5 TOOL USE AND CARE 5 6 SPRVICE z y u a S aE E teda Qha as e E 6 SECTION TWO SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND OR SYMBOLS 6 7 SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAW 8 CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF KICKBACK 8 9 SYMBOLS 15 oz punte hb EeRERA NE reru boas ie akaw 10 SECTION THREE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 11 BATTERY 1e ceci reme RR Rx RE Rx Rex daa 13 17 REMOVING ATTACHING BATTERY PACK 14 CHARGER 690072 ADAPTER 690074 14 15 CHARGING BATTERY PACK USING CHARGER 690072 ADAPTER 690074 15 ONE HOUR CHARGER 690507 16 CHARGING BATTERY PACK USING ONE HOUR CHARGER 690507 cece eee eee eee 16 17 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 17 19 ATTACHING RE
20. a firm grip on the tool with both hands Never put your hands or feet in the cutting area Do not grasp the tool or place your hands too close to the blade Keep your hands well away from the blade Never reach underneath the tool while the blade is in motion Do not use your legs or feet to stabilize the work piece Keep the handle of the Cordless Circular Saw dry clean and free from oil and grease Do not run the Cordless Circular Saw while carrying it at your side A mov ing blade could cause serious personal injury Disconnect battery pack from tool and place the switch in the locked or OFF position before making any assembly adjustments changing acces sories performing 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 saw ing 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 the rain snow wet or damp environments or immersed in liquid Maintain labels and nameplates on the Cordless Circular Saw These carry important information If unreadable or missing contact Alltrade for a replace ment CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF KICKBACK Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched bound ar misaligned saw black causing an uncontrolled saw to l
21. acks check with your State Environmental Protection Agency to find out about special restrictions on the disposal of these battery packs take them to your local recycling center for proper disposal or call 1 800 822 8837 4 WARNING Use only Kawasaki 19 2V Battery Pack 691034 or 691240 with the One Hour Charger 690507 or Charger 46690072 Adapter 690074 NOTE The battery is not fully charged Charger 690072 Adapter 690074 Before first use the battery pack requires 8 10 hours charge time to be fully charged Subsequent recharging needs 3 5 hours for the battery to be fully charged One Hour Charger 690507 Before first use the battery pack requires 3 5 hours charge time to be fully charged Subsequent recharging needs 1 hour for the battery to be fully charged Always switch to a fresh battery when tool performance begins to diminish Severe heat is most destructive to a battery the more heat generated the faster the battery loses power A battery that gets too hot can have a shortened life Never over discharge a battery by using the tool even after tool performance has decreased Do not attempt to discharge a tool s battery by continuing to pull on the tool trigger When tool performance begins to diminish stop the tool and recharge the battery for optimal performance Charge battery pack at ambient temperatures between 50 F 104 F Store tool and battery pack in locations where temperatures will n
22. d with a written request by purchaser that Alltrade repair and or replace the nonconforming item and or part We recommend that you keep the original product packaging in the event you need to ship the unit We suggest the package be insured against loss or in transit damage When sending your product include your name address phone number dated proof of purchase or copy and a statement about the nature of problem Warranty coverage is conditioned upon purchaser furnishing Alltrade with adequate written proof that they are the original purchaser and of the original purchase date Parts returned freight prepaid and insured to Alltrade s facility see above address will be inspected and at Alltrade s option repaired and or replaced free of charge if found to be defective and subject to warranty Alltrade retains the sole discretion to determine whether any item or part is nonconforming and if so whether the 27 item and or part will be repaired and or replaced If the unit is repaired new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used If Alltrade chooses to replace the product it may replace it with a new or reconditioned one of the same or comparable design The repaired or replaced unit will be warranted under the terms of the remainder of the warranty period Typically a defective product that is returned within the first 30 days after the purchase date will be replaced for items returned after the first 30 days and within the warrant
23. e of the saw blade but not in line with the saw blade KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards See Causes and Prevention of Kickback Do not reach underneath the work The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the work Check lower guard for proper closing before each use Do not operate saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly Never clamp or tie lower guard into the open position If saw is accidentally dropped 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 and condition 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 buildup of debris Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as Pocket Cuts and Compound Cuts Raise lower guard by Retracting Handle As soon as the blade enters the material lower guard must be released For all other saw ing the lower guard should operate automatically 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 blade to stop after the switch is releas
24. ed NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure blade binding or loss of control Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring Contact with a live wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool live and shock the operator When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide This improves the accuracy of the cut and reduces the chance for blade binding Always use blades with correct size and shape diamond vs round arbor holes Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically causing loss of control Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts The blade washers and bolts were specifically designed for your saw for optimum performance and safety of operation SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAW 4 CAUTION NEVER assume the blade has stopped just because the trigger has been released Blades may continue moving even after the motor stops Always wear safety goggles or eye protection when using this tool Use a dust mask or respirator for applications which generate dust This saw may throw up debris that could lodge in the eyes causing severe pain or injury Inspect the bolts and blade washers before each use Damaged or incorrect bolts or blade washers can cause injury When using the Circular Saw always maintain
25. h accompanied your product or direct replacement as listed in this manual Do not substitute any other charger Use only Alltrade approved chargers with your product Do not disassemble charger Do not use charger if it has been damaged left outdoors in the rain snow wet or damp environments or immersed in liquid The battery pack and charger heat during charging Place the charger on a flat non flammable surface away from flammable materials with at least four inches of clearance to allow proper air circulation around the charger and battery pack When the battery pack requires recharging a 3 5 hour charge allows the tool to operate at full power A charging indicator light on the charger will illuminate to show that charging is taking place CHARGING BATTERY PACK USING CHARGER 690072 ADAPTER 690074 CHARGE BATTERY PACK i aa Make sure the trigger on the Cordless Circular Saw is in the OFF position and remove the battery pack from the Cordless Circular Saw i 120V AC ADAPTER 2 Insert the battery pack into the charger Be sure that the battery pack is fully seated in the charger Do not force SO 3 Plug the charger into the CHARGER nearest 120 volt electrical outlet The indicator light will come ON IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES When using your Cordless Circular Saw continuously the batteries in your battery pack will become hot You should let a hot battery pac
26. ift up and out of the work piece toward the operator When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf dasing down the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the goerator If the blade becarres 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 dinb out of the kaf and jurrp back toward the operator Kickback is the result of tool misuse and or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your body and arm in a way that allows you to resist KICKBACK forces 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 work piece center the saw blade in the kerf and check that teeth are not engaged into the material If saw blade is binding it may walk up or KICKBACK from the work piece as the saw is restarted Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and KICKBACK Large panels
27. k cool down for approximate ly 30 minutes before attempting to recharge When the battery pack becomes dis charged and is hot the red light on the charger will flash When the battery pack cools down the red light will glow continuously This will occur when continuous use of your Cordless Circular Saw causes the battery pack to become hot It does not occur under normal circumstances ONE HOUR CHARGER 690507 A WARNING Before using battery charger please read carefully all instructions and cautionary markings on battery charger battery pack and product using battery Use only the charger which accompanied your product or direct replacement as listed in this manual Do not substitute any other charger Use only Alltrade approved chargers with your product Do not disassemble charger Do not use charger if it has been damaged left outdoors in the rain snow wet or damp environments or immersed in liquid The battery pack and charger heat during charging Place the charger on a flat non flammable surface away from flammable materials with at least four inches of clearance to allow proper air circulation around the charger and battery pack When the battery pack requires recharging a 1 hour charge allows the tool to operate at full power A charging indicator light on the charger will illuminate to show that charging is taking place CHARGING BATTERY PACK USING ONE HOUR CHARGER 690507 CHARGE BATTERY PACK BATT
28. mallet until the clamp screw breaks free ATTACHING REMOVING BLADE ATTACHING THE BLADE REMOVING THE BLADE 1 Remove the battery pack 1 Remove the battery pack Retract the lower guard see Fig 1 2 Use the wrench to loosen the clamping screw while pressing down on the blade safety lock button see Fig 3 and Fig 4 3 Remove the blade 2 3 Slip the blade into place see Fig 2 4 Put clamp washers and clamping screw loosely in position o Use the wrench to tighten the clamping screw while pressing down on the clamping knob 4 Tighten the blade clamp screw back into place see Fig 3 and Fig 4 5 Remove wrench 6 Remove wrench 6 Replace the battery pack 7 Replace the battery pack 17 I LOOSEN TIGHTEN CLOCKWISE COUNTER CLOCKWISE ADJUSTING DEPTH AND ANGLE ADJUST CUTTING DEPTH DEPTH Sms ADJUSTMENT KNOB 18 Remove the battery pack Hold the saw firmly and loosen the depth adjustment knob by turning it counter clockwise Move the shoe to obtain the desired depth of cut Tighten depth adjustment knob securely by turning clockwise before operating the saw ADJUST BEVEL ANGLE 1 Remove the battery pack 2 Loosen the bevel angle knob by turning it counter clockwise 3 Adjust the angle of your cut 4 Tighten the angle knob securely by turning clockwise LASER GUIDE A CAUTION Use of controls or procedures
29. need to stop in the middle of a cut turn off the saw and allow it to come to a complete stop before removing it from the material When the cut is finished turn off the laser light REPLACING LASER BATTERIES The laser runs on two AAA batteries which are located beneath the ON OFF switch When the laser light begins to dim change both batteries Remove batteries before putting the circular saw into storage Batteries may leak and cause damage if the laser is not used for over 90 days 21 TO CHANGE LASER BATTERIES 1 Open battery compartment cover 2 Make sure batteries are correctly positioned accord ing to the positive negative markings on the compart ment 3 Close cover OPERATING THE CIRCULAR SAW A WARNING Be aware that this tool is always in an operating condition because it does not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet Always turn the switch OFF and remove the battery pack before changing bits OPERATING THE TRIGGER SWITCH 4 WARNING Never tape the trigger switch down to provide continuous high speed The tool may fail under such conditions causing fire or personal injury NOTE The lock off button helps prevent accidental starting This button can be pressed from either side THIS TOOL IS CONTROLLED BY LOCK OFF BUTTON A TRIGGER SWITCH Press the lock off button then pull the ON OFF trigger to turn the Circular Saw ON To turn the Circular Saw OFF
30. ngth Laser Beam Diameter PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT BATTERIES Alltrade batteries can be recharged many times At the end of their useful life recycle batteries with due care for our environment Ni Cad and Ni MH batteries are recyclable Take them to your local recycling center or call 1 800 822 8837 Collected batteries will be recycled or disposed of properly OTHER CONSUMER DO IT YOURSELF DIY TOOLS Alltrade offers a full range of Kawasaki tools that make DIY jobs easy If you would like further information on the following products please contact Alltrade Customer Service Department at 1 800 590 3723 Cordless Drills Screwdrivers Reciprocating Saws Impact Wrenches Routers Sanders Rotary Tools Jigsaws Corded and Cordless Multi Purpose Circular Saws Tools Angle Grinders Wide Range of Accessories and more 2 YEAR LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY Express and Exclusive Limited Home Use Warranty to Original Retail Buyer Alltrade Tools LLC hereinafter Alltrade expressly warrants to the original retail purchaser of the accompanying KAWASAKI portable power tool and no one else all parts of the product except those parts referred to below which are specifically excluded from such warranty see Exclusions to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from original date of purchase SPECIAL WARRANTY NOTE TO CONTRACTORS AND COMMERCIAL USERS This Kawasaki portable power tool is offered as a h
31. ome use tool and carries a HOME USE WARRANTY This tool is made for home use in the execution of projects and repairs in and around the home Use of the tool for COMMERCIAL PURPOSES OR ON A JOBSITE is not covered under this warranty The date of purchase shall be the date of shipment to the original purchaser or the date the original purchaser took possession custody or control of the product whichever occurred first This warranty shall be null and void if the product or any component thereof is modified altered or used for any commercial purpose or on a jobsite This warranty does not apply to any other product and or component thereof manufactured or distributed by Alltrade and does not apply to products and or components thereof designed manufactured and or assembled by others for which Alltrade makes no warranties whatsoever THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF Warranty Performance By purchasing the product purchaser expressly acknowledges and agrees that their sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be strictly limited to the repair or replacement of any covered nonconforming items or parts thereof provided that any such nonconforming item and or part is promptly returned to Alltrade s facility postage pre paid and insured address ALLTRADE Warranty Claims amp Repair 1431 Via Plata Long Beach CA 90810 Attn Customer Service 1 800 590 3723 within the applicable warranty perio
32. ot exceed 120 F This is important to prevent serious damage to the battery cells The battery pack should always be recharged when the Cordless Circular Saw begins to run slowly When battery pack is not in use keep it away from other metal objects such as 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 sparks burns or fire REMOVING ATTACHING BATTERY PACK REMOVE BATTERY PACK 1 Press both release buttons on either side of the Cordless Circular Saw to release the battery pack RELEASE BUTTON n2 Pull battery pack free of Cordless Circular Saw ATTACH BATTERY PACK 1 Align the raised portion of the battery pack with the groove in the battery com partment of the Cordless Circular Saw 2 Press the battery pack into place Make sure the latches are securely fastened Do not use the Cordless Circular Saw if the battery pack is not seated properly CHARGER 690072 ADAPTER 690074 A WARNING Before using battery charger please read carefully all instructions and cautionary markings on battery charger battery pack and product using battery The charger will not automatically turn OFF when the battery pack is fully charged The charging indicator light will remain ON until the charger is disconnected from the electrical outlet 14 Use only the charger whic
33. t will stall and lift up out of the work piece suddenly jerking back toward the operator This reaction is referred to as KICKBACK e Mark out the line to be cut so it is easily visible e Start inside the area to be cut out e Set the shoe against the work piece at an angle e Lift the blade guard Pull the trigger to start the saw When the blade reaches full speed slowly feed the blade into the work piece When the blade starts cutting release the blade guard MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING A WARNING Always remove the battery pack before attempting cleaning or maintenance NOTE This Circular Saw is lubricated before it leaves the factory This lubrication should last for the life of the tool No further lubrication is required Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool Never let any liquid get inside the casing Never immerse any part of the tool in a liquid Always keep the ventilation openings clear Always clean the battery pack using only a dry cloth Do not use liquids Always unplug the charger before cleaning it Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool and charger using only a soft brush or dry cloth Inspect all mounting screws regularly Tighten any loose screws Failure to keep the mounting screws tight could result in serious injuries Never open the Cordless Circular Saw case battery pack or charger Do not attempt to repair the Cordless Circular Saw battery
34. y period covered defective parts not subject to normal wear and tear or other exclusions will be repaired or replaced at Alltrade s option During the warranty period Alltrade will be responsi ble for the return shipping charges Alltrade s repair and or replacement of any non conforming item and or part thereof shall constitute fulfillment of all obligations to the purchaser Alltrade shall not be responsible or liable for any expense including freight charges or repairs made outside Alltrade s facility unless expressly agreed to by Alltrade in writing Under no circumstances shall Alltrade bear any responsibility for loss of the unit loss of time or rental inconvenience commercial loss or consequential damages Exclusions This warranty does not cover parts damaged due to normal wear abnormal conditions misapplication misuse abuse accidents operation at other than recommended pressures or temperatures improper storage or freight damage Parts damaged or worn by operation in dusty environments are not warranted Failure to follow recommended operating and maintenance procedures also voids warranty This limited warranty does not apply to accessory items such as drill bits screwdriving bits circular saw blades jigsaw blades grinding wheels sanding sheets and other related items DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT RESULTING FROM TAMPERING ACCIDENT ABUSE NEGLIGENCE FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS DAM
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