Craftsman 320.46123 Operator's Manual page 18

LOCK-OFF BUTTON (Fig. 7)
The lock-off button reduces the
possibility of accidental starting.
The lock-off button is located
on the handle above the trigger
switch. The lock-off button must
be depressed before you pull the
trigger switch.
TRIGGER SWITCH (Fig. 7)
To turn the circular saw ON, depress the lock-off button, and then squeeze the
trigger switch. Do not touch the blade to the workpiece until the saw has
reached full speed.
To turn the circular saw OFF, release the trigger switch and allow it to return to
the "OFF" position.
After you release the trigger switch, allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving.
DEPTH-OF-CUT ADJUSTMENT
Always use the correct blade-depth setting. The correct blade-depth setting for
all cuts should not be more than 1/4 in. below the material being cut. Allowing
more depth will increase the chance of kickback and cause the cut to be rough.
Your saw is equipped with a depth-of-cut scale that provides enhanced depth-
of-cut accuracy. The depth-of-cut scale is located on the inside back of the
upper blade guard.
TO ADJUST BLADE
DEPTH (Fig. 8)
1. Disconnect the circular saw
from the power source when
adjusting the depth of cut.
2. Raise the depth-of-cut
adjustment lever to loosen
the base.
3. Determine the desired depth
of cut.
4. Locate the depth scale on
the back of the upper
blade guard.
5. Hold the base flat against the workpiece and raise or lower the saw until the
indicator aligns with the desired depth on the depth scale.
6. Tighten the depth-of-cut adjustment lever securely by lower it down.
Fig. 7
Trigger Switch
Fig. 8
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Lock-off Button
Depth Scale
Depth-of-Cut
Adjustment Lever
Base