Additional Safety Instructions For Lasers; Adjustments; Replacing The Saw Blade (Fig. 1); Adjusting The Depth Of Cut (Fig. 2) - Ford FX1-71 Instruction Manual

7 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LASERS

Warning! The laser beam potentially causes severe eye damage. Never look or
stare directly into the leaser beam.
During use, do not point the laser beam at people, directly or indirectly
through reflecting surfaces.
This laser complies with class 2 according to EN 60825-1:2007. The unit
includes no servicing components. Do not open the housing for any reason. If
the unit is damaged, have the damage repaired by an authorized repair agent.

8 ADJUSTMENTS

8.1

Replacing the saw blade (Fig. 1)

Only use sharp and undamaged saw blades. Cracked or bent saw blades must be
replaced immediately.
Place this circular saw on its side on a flat surface. Advice you bring the base
plate (10) down as if a minimum depth cut which is ease to operate.
Push the spindle lock button toward motor housing as the arrow shows in Fig.
1 and firmly hold it.
Turn the blade clamp bolt anti-clockwise by using the spanner that supplied
with the tool.
Remove the blade clamp bolt and outer flange.
Raise the lower guard (16) by using the lever for lower guard (17), and then
remove the saw blade.
Clean the saw blade flanges, then mount the new saw blade onto the output
spindle and against the inner flange.
Make sure the saw teeth and arrow on the blade is to be the same direction as
the arrow on the lower guard.
Reinstall the outer flange, and tighten the blade clamp bolt.
Make sure that the saw blade runs freely by turning the blade by hand.
Before replacing the saw blade always unplug the tool.
8.2

Adjusting the depth of cut (Fig. 2)

The depth of cut is infinitely adjustable. A clean cut is achieved with the saw blade
protruding from the material by approx. 3 mm.
Loosen the adjusting screw for depth adjustment (5).
Hold the base plate (10) flat against the edge of the work piece and lift the
body of the saw until the blade is at the right depth determined by the depth
gauge (4) (align the scale line).
Tighten the adjusting screw for depth adjustment.
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