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Using Carbide Tipped Blades
WARNING: To avoid the risk of
cutting tool failure and thrown
shrapnel (broken pieces of
blade) read and understand all
the warnings and instructions
which come with carbide tipped
blades. Failure to heed all car-
bide tipped blade warnings and
safety instructions can result in
serious injury.
Carbide is a very hard but brittle material.
Take care when mounting, using and stor-
ing carbide blades to prevent accidental
damage. Slight shocks, such as striking a
tip during handling, can seriously damage
the blade. Foreign objects in the work-
piece, such as wire or nails, can also
cause tips to crack or break off.
Before using a carbide tipped blade,
always examine the blade and tips for
damage. Look for bent teeth, a bent
blade, cracks, broken, missing or loose
carbide tips. Do not use a carbide tipped
blade if damage is found or suspected.
Do not use a carbide tipped blade without
all appropriate guards in place.
Mount blade securely in proper rotation
direction.
Never rotate a carbide tipped blade faster
than its maximum recommended speed.
Maintenance and Lubrication
Maintenance
DANGER: Never put lubricants
on the blade while it’s spinning.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected starting
or electrical shock, unplug the
power cord before working on
the saw.
WARNING: For your safety, this
saw is double insulated. To
reduce the risk of electrical
shock, fire or injury, use only
parts identical to those identified
in the parts list reassemble
exactly as original assembly to
reduce the risk of electrical haz-
ards.
Replacing Carbon Brushes
The carbon brushes furnished will last
approximately 50 hours of running time or
10,000 on/off cycles. Replace both carbon
brushes when either brush has less than
1/4" length of carbon remaining. To
inspect or replace first unplug the saw.
Then remove the motor cap on the end of
the motor by removing 2 screws. Remove
the lead wires from the tabs on the
brushes, then pull out the brushes. To
reassemble reverse the procedure.
Tighten the screws snugly but do not
overtighten.
NOTE: To reinstall the same brushes, first
make sure the brushes go back in the way
they came out. This will avoid a break in
period that reduces performance and
increases wear.
Lower Blade Guard
Do not use the saw without the lower
guard. The lower blade guard is attached
to the saw for protection. Should the lower
guard become damaged, do not use the
saw until damaged guard has been
replaced. Develop a regular check to
make sure the lower guard is working
properly. Clean the lower guard of any
dust or build up with a damp cloth.
CAUTION: Do not use solvents
on the guard. They could make
the plastic “cloudy” and brittle.
WARNING: When cleaning lower
guard unplug the saw from the
outlet to avoid unexpected start-
up.
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