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master mechanic 134455 Owner's Manual

18v 5-1/2" cordless circular saw
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NOTE: The 18V Compact
Cordless 2 Piece Tool Kit
(Drill/Driver and Circular
Saw) #134474.
Included Accessories:
1-Hour Fast Charger
#134457
2-18V Ni-Cd Batteries
#134458
2-Double Ended
(Phillips/Slotted) Driver Bits
Custom Tote
5½" - 24 Tooth Carbide Tip
Blade
Blade Change Wrench
Adjustable Rip Fence
CIRCULAR SAW
Battery:
Speed:
Blade:
Maximum cutting depth:
Bevel gauge:
Weight:
BATTERY & CHARGER
Battery voltage:
Charger:
Charger input:
Charger output:
Need Assistance?
Call us on our toll free customer support line:
1-866-349-8665 Monday – Friday from 9am to 5pm
Eastern Standard Time
Technical questions
Replacement parts
Parts missing from package
Manufactured For and Distributed By
True Value® Company, Chicago, IL
©2011 True Value Company
Made in China
18V 5-1/2" CORDLESS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

18V Ni-Cd
3,800 RPM (no load)
5 1/2" (14.0 cm) , 3/8" (10 mm) arbor,
24 carbide teeth
1 9/16" (39.7 mm) at 90°
1 1/8" (28.6 mm) at 45°
0°–50°
5 lb 5 oz (2.4 kg) without battery
18V
1 Hour, Class 2
120V AC, 60Hz, 60W
18V DC, 2.2 AMP
CIRCULAR SAW
Owner's Manual
134455

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  • Page 1: Product Specifications

    NOTE: The 18V Compact Cordless 2 Piece Tool Kit (Drill/Driver and Circular Saw) #134474. 18V 5-1/2" CORDLESS Included Accessories: CIRCULAR SAW 1-Hour Fast Charger 134455 #134457 2-18V Ni-Cd Batteries #134458 Owner’s Manual 2-Double Ended (Phillips/Slotted) Driver Bits Custom Tote 5½” - 24 Tooth Carbide Tip...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ………….……………………………………………………. Table of contents ……………………………………………………………………... General safety warnings …………………………………………………………….. 3–4 Eye, ear & lung protection …………………………………………………………… 3–4 Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Power tool safety ……………………………………………………………………... 5–6 General safety rules ………………………………………………………………….. Work area …………………………………………………………………....Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Personal safety ………………………………………………………………………..

  • Page 3: General Safety Warnings

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product.

  • Page 4: Electrical Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.

  • Page 5: Power Tool Safety

    POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNING: Read all safety warnings Do not abuse the cord. Never use the and instructions. Failure to follow the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging warnings and instructions may result in the power tool. Keep cord away from electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

  • Page 6: Power Tool Use And Care

    POWER TOOL SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons Remove any adjusting key or wrench unfamiliar with the power tool or these before turning the power tool on. A instructions to operate the power tool.

  • Page 7: Battery Tool Use And Care

    POWER TOOL SAFETY Battery tool use and care 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.

  • Page 8: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Adjust the cutting depth according to WARNING: Know your circular the thickness of the workpiece. Less saw. Do not plug the charger into the than a full tooth of the blade teeth should power source or install a battery in the be visible below the workpiece or tool until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual.
  • Page 9 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES CAUSES AND OPERATOR When restarting a saw in the workpiece, PREVENTION OF KICKBACK center the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not engaged Kickback is a sudden reaction to a into the material. If the saw blades are pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, binding, it may walk up or kickback from causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and...

  • Page 10: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES – Make sure there are no nails or foreign cont’d objects in the area of the workpiece to be cut. Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are Never lay workpiece on hard surfaces not operating properly, they must be like concrete, stone, etc.

  • Page 11: Battery & Charger Safety

    BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY Do not use an extension cord. Plug the WARNING: Only use the charger cord directly into an electrical diagnostic charger supplied with this kit outlet. to charge the 18V Ni-Cd battery. Charging any other batteries may Use the charger only in a standard damage the charger and possibly cause 120V, 60Hz electrical outlet.

  • Page 12: Battery Pack Recycling

    BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY BATTERY PACK RECYCLING To preserve our natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly. The batteries charged by this charger may contain chemicals and metals that are harmful to the environment. Never dispose of re-chargeable batteries in your normal household garbage or in landfill sites as they will add to the pollution of the environment.

  • Page 13: Symbols

    SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the circular saw. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Direct current Volts Amperes No load speed Alternating or direct Hertz...

  • Page 14: Know Your Circular Saw

    KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW Main Trigger handle switch Lock-out switch Front handle Battery Blade wrench Upper blade guard Bevel gauge Sole plate Rip guide adjustment knob Blade guard Bevel gauge lever adjustment knob Blade Lower blade Edge guide screw guard Blade wrench Cutting depth lever...

  • Page 15: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES & CONTENTS AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES CONTENTS Carefully unpack the circular saw. WARNING: Use only circular saw Compare the contents against the blades that are recommended for this “CIRCULAR SAW COMPONENTS” chart circular saw. Follow the instructions below. that accompany the accessories. The use of improper accessories may result NOTE: See illustration of the circular saw in injury to the operator or damage to...

  • Page 16: Contents

    CONTENTS...

  • Page 17: Assembly And Operation

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Place the battery charger (1) in a dry location near a 110–120V 60Hz electrical outlet (Fig. 1) Turn the battery (2) upside down and slide it onto the charger. NOTE: Make sure the grooves (3) in the sides of the battery slide over the matching tabs on the charger (4) until the battery latch “clicks“...

  • Page 18: Installing The Battery Pack On The Circular Saw

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING A BATTERY ON THE CIRCULAR SAW Remove the discharged battery (1) from the circular saw by pressing on the battery release button (2) and sliding the battery backward until it is removed from the circular saw handle (3) (Fig.
  • Page 19 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING A BLADE – cont’d While pressing the shaft-locking button, rotate the blade wrench clockwise until the blade-locking button engages the blade shaft. Continue turning the blade wrench clockwise to remove the blade screw and the large washer (4). Fig.

  • Page 20: Setting The Cutting Depth

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING SETTING THE CUTTING DEPTH The cutting depth of the blade should be set to suit the thickness of the material being cut. The cutting depth should be approximately 1/8" (3 mm) greater than the thickness of the material being cut. Push the depth adjustment lever (1) downward in a counter clockwise direction (2) (Fig.

  • Page 21: Setting The 0° Stop

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING Setting the 0° stop Before making right angle cuts, the 0° stop must be adjusted. Set sole plate angle at 0° and lock it into position. Make a test cut. Check the cutting angle with a carpenter’s square. If the cut is not square, readjust the sole plate angle until it is square.

  • Page 22: Lock-Out Switch

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING WARNING For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled “GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS”, “POWER TOOL SAFETY”, “SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES”, “BATTERY AND CHARGER SAFETY” and “SYMBOLS” before using this cordless circular saw. Verify the following every time the cordless circular saw is used: The blade is tight and sharp.

  • Page 23: Trigger Switch

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING TRIGGER SWITCH – cont’d While holding the lock-out switch in the pressed position, squeeze the trigger switch to start the saw. Once the saw starts, release the lock- out switch. The saw will remain running until the trigger switch is released.

  • Page 24: General Cutting

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING GENERAL CUTTING Make any adjustments to the saw before installing the battery. Adjustments include cutting depth, cutting angle and rip guide (if installed). Clearly mark the workpiece to locate the position of the cut. Hold a smaller workpiece with a vise. Clamp a larger workpiece to a workbench or table.

  • Page 25: Rip Cutting

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING GENERAL CUTTING – cont’d NOTE: To align the saw blade with the cutting mark, use the guide marks on the front of the sole plate (Fig. 12) and the laser line. Use the 0° cutting mark (1) for right angle cuts.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE It has been found that electric tools are GENERAL subjected to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are WARNING: When servicing, use used on fiberglass boats and sports cars, only identical replacement parts. The wallboard, spackling compounds or use of any other part may create a plaster.

  • Page 27: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW...

  • Page 28: Parts List

    PARTS LIST WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the circular saw. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this circular saw may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
  • Page 29 PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 2030250010 Spindle lock 3120020022 Spindle lock button 2010190003 Lock block 2010010028 Big gear 2040050017 Spindle 2010180027 Motor gear 4020010006 Screw M4x12 Spring washer Φ4 4040030001 4020140001 Screw ST3.9x19 4010010036 Bearing 608-2Z 2020150037 Gear box cover 4020010005...

  • Page 30: Warranty

    3-Year Limited Warranty: This product is warranted for 3 years against any defects in material and workmanship. If defective the product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Simply provide proof of purchase and return the tool to your place of purchase.

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