Operation; Starting And Stopping The Saw - Genesis GMCS547C Operator's Manual

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT (FIG 4)
• unplug your saw.
• Loosen the depth clamp lever (15) on the depth guide.
• Move the base up or down to the desired depth as indicated
on the depth of cut scale.
OR
• Raise the lower blade guard and place the saw base on the
workpiece to be cut with the saw blade positioned against
the edge. Hold the saw base down on the workpiece surface,
then raise or lower the motor housing to obtain the desired depth of cut using the workpiece edge as a
reference.
• Secure the base by tightening the lever.
NOTE:
Always maintain the correct blade depth setting. for all cuts the blade depth should not exceed 1⁄4"
below the material being cut. excessive blade depth increases the chance of saw KICKBACK.
LINE-OF-CUT INDICATOR (FIG 5)
• Line-of-cut indicator V-notch (1a) is provided at the front of the saw base.
• use the V-notch to follow a line.
• Since blade thicknesses vary, it is necessary to make test cuts in scrap material, along a guideline, to
determine proper alignment of the guideline within the V-notch to obtain an accurate cut.
INSTALLING THE RIP GUIDE (FIG 5)
When cutting material across the width you are cross cutting.
Cutting material along it's length is "ripping" or a rip cut. Since
rip cuts tend to be lengthy it can be difficult to accurately
follow the guideline the entire distance of the cut. To assist
the operator to obtain a straight rip cut, a straight edge can
be clamped to the workpiece or the supplied rip guide can
be used. To install the rip guide on your saw, perform the
following steps.
• unplug your circular saw.
• Insert the rip guide through the two slots on the saw base at
the front of the saw, starting with slot in the left side edge of
the base.
• Slide the guide through the slots until it extends out the right
side of the base.
• Adjust the rip guide for the desired width of cut and then securely tighten the locking screw (17) to secure the
rip guide in position.
WArNING:
rip guide through both slots on the base and securely tighten with the locking screw.

OPErATION

STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW

WArNING:
switched off. Accidently starting the saw could cause personal injury.
To Start the Saw,
depress and hold the Lock-Off Button, then depress the trigger switch.
NOTE:
Always let the blade reach full speed before guiding the saw into the workpiece.
5.8A, 4-3/4" Dry Cut Metal Saw
Operator's Manual
To avoid personal injury and damage to the workpiece, extend the
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the tool is
15
1a
FIG 5
GMCS547C
FIG 4
17