Chicago Electric 68857 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 13

circular Saw Set up
to pRevent SeRiouS injuRY FRom FlYinG FRaGmentS:
do not use blades made from high-speed steel, abrasive blades, or metal- or masonry-cutting blades.
the guards of this saw are not designed to protect against the failure of such blades.
mounting Blade
WaRninG! do not install the Battery Pack
until aFteR you complete the following
steps to set up the tool for use.
1. Hold in the Spindle Lock Button (20) while
using the Hex Wrench (51) to remove the Hex
Flange Screw (1), turning it clocKWiSe.
Figure a: Blade installation
Hex Flange Screw (1)
Outer Flange (2)
Saw Blade (6)
2. Remove the Outer Flange (2).
3. Use the lever on the Lower Guard (10) to
raise the Guard and remove the Blade (6).
Leave the inner flange in place.
4. Install the new blade, with the directional
arrow on the blade pointing the same as the
directional arrow on the Upper Guard (5,18).
5. Place the Outer Flange on the
spindle, recessed side first.
6. Hold the Spindle Lock Button (20) while using
the Hex Wrench (51) to replace the Hex
Flange Screw (1), turning it clockwise.
adjusting depth
1. Use the Depth Adjusting Knob (53) to
adjust the Saw's cutting depth.
2. Set the Plate (50) flat against the edge of
the workpiece. Loosen the Knob, which
will allow the Plate to be moved.
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Inner Flange (7)
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3. Use the scale along the Depth Gauge located behind
the main housing to determine depth of cut. Adjust
the depth of cut to just barely clear the workpiece and
remove shavings. This will reduce the risk of injury.
4. After adjustment, tighten Depth Adjusting Knob.
WaRninG! tighten depth adjusting Knob before use.
adjusting Bevel
1. Use the Bevel Adjusting Knob (42) to
adjust the Saw's cutting depth.
2. Turn the Bevel Adjusting Knob to loosen the Plate,
allowing you to adjust angle of cut.
3. Use the Bevel Scale to set the desired
angle (anywhere between 0-45°).
4. After adjustment, tighten the Bevel Adjusting Knob.
WaRninG! tighten Bevel adjusting Knob before use.
adjusting Fence
Fence adjusting
Knob (45)
Fence (53)
Figure B: Fence adjustment
1. Loosen the Fence Adjusting Knob (45) and
slide the Fence (53) to the desired setting.
note: There is a ruler on the fence to
show the approximate width of cut.
2. The Fence can be removed entirely, if needed.
3. After adjustment if the Fence is used,
tighten the Fence Adjusting Knob.
WaRninG! tighten Fence adjusting Knob before use.
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