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Cuz-D 8.5 User Manual

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Straight Flush Saw
User's Manual
Model 8.5
OPERATING/SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USING
CuzD
INDUSTRIES
Keep current on safety information
at www.straightflushsaw.com

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  • Page 1 Straight Flush Saw User's Manual Model 8.5 OPERATING/SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USING CuzD INDUSTRIES Keep current on safety information at www.straightflushsaw.com...
  • Page 2 Practicing safety is very important. Read this entire manual before use and check in on our website for further safety information and other tips and tricks for using this power tool. Power saws by their nature can be dangerous always use proper safety gear and do not allow the saw blade to contact your skin or clothing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY/ PERSONAL SAFETY WORK AREA SAFETY/ELECTRICAL SAFETY POWER TOOL USE & CARE/ SERVICE ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS/SAFETY FOR CIRCULAR SAWS Cutting Procedures Kickback definition and related warnings FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION STRAIGHT FLUSH SAW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & COMMON PROCEDURES Lower Guard Assembly/Dust Cover Assembly Trigger Actuated Lower Guard Base Extension Plate...

  • Page 4: General Power Tool Safety/ Personal Safety

    GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY A. WARNING Before operating power tool, ensure that all safety warnings and instructions are read. Failure to abide by these precautions may result in electrical shock, fire, damage to equipment, or personal injury. A.WARNING SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

  • Page 5: Work Area Safety/Electrical Safety

    Wear appropriate clothing. Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing. Keep hair, clothing, and gloves away from all moving parts. Loose articles can get caught in moving parts and cause serious injury or damage. Work Area Safety Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invites accidents.

  • Page 6: Power Tool Use & Care/ Service

    POWERTOOLUSEANDCARE Control the feed rate while using power tool; do not force into material. Always use correct tool for specific tasks. Power tools are designed to perform specified tasks in a safe and more efficient manner. The use of clamps and other practical securing devices ensures the work piece to be stable and supported for better control and cleaner cut.

  • Page 7: Additional Safety Warnings/Safety For Circular Saws

    ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS Do not use AC rated tools with a DC power supply. The electrical components are likely to fail and be hazardous to the operator. Keep handles clean, dry and free from slippery substances. Slippery hands may impede safe operation and result in loss of control.

  • Page 8: Cutting Procedures

    CUTTING PROCEDURES DANGER Keep hands away from blade and cutting area. Handle the saw by the trigger handle and auxiliary handle only, in order to efficiently and safely operate. Never reach underneath the work-piece. There are no protective devices on the underside of the work-piece to prevent the blade from causing personal injury.

  • Page 9: Kickback Definition And Related Warnings

    Dependent on use, the on/off switch may not last for the life of the saw. If the switch fails in the off position, the saw may not start. If it should fail while the saw is runn· the saw may not turn off. If one of these occurs, unplu he power tool immediately and do not use it until repaired.

  • Page 10: Functional Description

    Do not use dull or damaged blades. Dull, damaged or improperly secured blades produce excessive friction during cutting, which causes binding and kickback. Extra caution should be taken when making a "plunge cut" into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may become pinched or bound on unexpected material.

  • Page 11: Straight Flush Saw Safety Precautions & Common Procedures

    Amperage 6.5 A (No Load) 15A (Full Load) Wattage 4,503 W MSRP Description Model Straight Flush Saw (SFS) Model No. SFS 8.5 Description Multi-Function 8-1 /2" Circular Saw UPC/EAN 0022228658696 STRAIGHT FLUSH SAW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND COMMON PROCEDURES WARNING The saw must be disconnected from the power source before any adjustments are made to the configuration.

  • Page 12: Lower Guard Assembly/Dust Cover Assembly

    Lower Guard Assembly The lower guard assembly shoulcl never be modified or tampered with. Never pin the guard back. Pinning the guard back greatly increases bladeexposure and the dangers of saw operation. Always make sure the lower guard has receded forward and is covering the blade before setting the saw down on the floor or work bench.

  • Page 13: Trigger Actuated Lower Guard

    Figure 2. Straight Flush Saw with dust cover. Trigger Actuated Lower Guard The lower guard trigger is only to be used with plunge cuts, compound cuts and cuts requiring zero clearance. The lower guard should automatically retract with all other cuts as the blade enters the material.

  • Page 14: Base Extension Plate

    For cuts requiring the use of the trigger actuated lower guard, ensure the guard trigger is released after entering the material. This allows the guard to immediately cover the blade after the cut. Before each use, inspect the function of the lower guard and trigger actuator assembly.

  • Page 15: Rotating Handle

    Figures Sa and b. Base Extension Plate (resetting the plate). In order to move the base plate extension from one position to the other, pull the locking pin ring and reposition the plate as desired. Ensure that the locking pin is ceded properly and that the plate is locked firmly in position.

  • Page 16: Assembly/Configuration

    ASSEMBLY /CONFIGURATION WARNING Disconnect the power plug from the source before making any adjustments or removing accessories. Preventative safety measures reduce the risk of accidental starting. Dust Cover Removal The dust cover assembly is intended to reduce the risks of dust related hazards and should only be removed temporarily for zero-clearance cuts.

  • Page 17: Blade Attachment/Removal

    Blade Attachment/Removal 1) Remove the dust cover assembly (as indicated above). Figures 7 Oa and b. Depress blade lock button while using bolt wrench. Arbor bolt wrench is stored round sleeve above thumb in left image. Turn wrench clockwise to loosen. (blade arbor Press and hold the lock button and turn the bolt)

  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    5) Place the blade arbor cap flush against the arbor and insert the blade arbor bolt. While pressing the blade locking button tighten the arbor bolt finger tight. Then tighten the ° arbor bolt 1 /8 {45 ) with a wrench. 6) Reconnect dust cover assembly, ensuring that the locking mechanism is reset to the locked position (figure Ba).
  • Page 19 Bevel Adjustment Release lever will ratchet the quadrant loose and allow it to be tightened. quadrant located in front of saw. Figures 7 3a and b. Adjust bevel by locating release, lift up locking pin and adjusting angle of blade to the desired cut. 90 Degree Cutting Angle Check Disconnect the tool from power source.

  • Page 20: Plunge Cuts

    The blade should be rotating at full speed BEFORE entering a cut; after the cut is complete, release the power switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop BEFORE removing from material. To enhance the switch life, avoid starting and stopping the saw during cut.

  • Page 21: Rip Cuts

    A WARNING As the blade enters the material, ensure you release the trigger actuated lower guard, to allow the lower guard to immediately cover the blade after the cut. When the foot rests flat on cutting surface, proceed cutting forward. Never pull the saw backward since the blade will climb out of material and KICKBACK.
  • Page 22 The rip fence may be installed tomeasure/a/ign inside wall The base extension plate must distance.If turned over, the beextended and locked to edge can be laid over the edge install the rip fence. Ensure that of materials and measured both pairs (front and back) bolts from inside lip placed over are secured.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE DANGER Zero clearance cuts can be especially dangerous because of the increased blade exposure associated; extra care must be taken in avoiding contact with blade and in preventing personal injury by dust and other flying materials. All persons not involved should stand well clear of the saw during cutting to avoid exposure to hazardous conditions.
  • Page 24 Lubrication Your saw has been properly lubricated and is ready for use. We recommend using only approved lubricants. The recommended oil is Shell ™ Brand Omala S2 G 320. Lubricating the pivot points, slide adjustments, and other moving parts (with one to two drops) on a regular basis increases the functionality and life of your tool.

  • Page 25: Care Of Blades

    A WARNING Disconnect from power source before performing any maintenance or cleaning. Compressed air is the most effective way of cleaning the tool. Always wear eye protection when using compressed air to clean tools. Do not insert pointed object into the ventilation area and switch levers.

  • Page 26: Carbon Brushes

    Carbon Brushes 7 7a Figures and b. Carbon brushes are located on either side of saw and accessible by removing the black caps. We recommend the brushes be examined every two to six months. The brushes should slide freely in and out of the holders without sticking and be clear from dust and dirt.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SAW WILL NOT START POTENTIAL CAUSE REMEDY 1. Power cord is not plugged in. 1. Check power connection/ extensions to power source. Fuse or breaker tripped. 2. Replace fuse or reset tripped circuit breaker. 3. Damaged power cord. 3. Inspect cord for damage, if damaged replace at authorized repair shop before use.
  • Page 28 EXCESSIVE TOOL VIBRATION POTENTIAL CAUSE REMEDY 1. Out of balance blade. 1. Install new blade and discard 2. Materials not secured or old blade. supported properly. 2. Secure work piece with clamps or supports as shown in manual. LOWER GUARD NOT MOVING POTENTIAL CAUSE REMEDY 1.

  • Page 29: Parts Listing

    Parts Listing 381342-902 Cap T type screw Phosphate 130355-903 Blade clamp washer Steam Black 390033-000 Saw Blade 130356-903 Inner Blade washer Steam Black 010506-000 I-ring Black 049001-701 Pan head socket screw Phosphate 130357-903 Low guard support bracket None 030207-002 Ball bearing 043507-000 Oil seal Black...
  • Page 30 27 090332-308 Gear case plate Black 28 043712-000 O-ring Black 29 010008-000 S-ring Black 30 030102-002 Ball bearing 31 320393-000 Pinion None 32 043646-000 Oil seal Black 33 033717-002 Ball bearing 34 120001-481 Worm gear case Powder coating 35 043305-000 O-ring Black 36 043407-000...
  • Page 31 45.4. 1 251259-61 5 Lower guard cover shallow Black 45.4.2 130364-903 Lower guard cover location pin Steam Black 45.5 006003-012 Flat washer Phosphate 45.6 008302-300 Nyloc nut Phosphate 251258-615 Adaptor Black 251267-615 Bushing Black 280265-901 Spring Black 361258-902 Bevel scale location pin Phosphate 280264-901 Location pin spring Black...
  • Page 32 430015-000 Brush 430005-000 Brush cap 048902-802 Cap nylock screw add lock washer Phosphate 001901-107 Set Nyloc screw Black 040706-000 Twrench Mang. phosphate 381346-902 Hex screw Phosphate 924400-000 Rip Gate group 74.1 174370-904 Rip gate e coating Black 74.2 041303-009 Rip gate plastic bag 174329-904 Depth lever e coating Black...
  • Page 33 89.2 251250-615 Front handle left Black 000303-203 Round head Phillip screw Galvanized 006502-200 Star washer Galvanized 010023-000 S-ring Black 001201-405 Round head self-screw Black 170755-901 Cord clamp Black 340132-615 Spindle seal Black 010201-000 E-ring Black 491094-000 Trigger switch 001201-601 Round head self-screw Galvanized 99.1 453011-044 Power supply cord 99.2 251241-615 Bend relief...
  • Page 34 115 361256-902 Front deck lock pin Phosphate 116 090328-481 Foot front {base) Paint 117 006003-199 Flat washer Phosphate 118 381343-902 Front deck release screw Phosphate 119 120005-481 Foot (base) Powder coating 120 041303-059 Saw bag 124 550001-638 Manual 127 006501-300 Star washer Phosphate 128 008317-300 Nylock nut Phosphate...

  • Page 40: Warrantee

    To make a claim under this limited lifetime warranty, you must return the complete product, transportation prepaid, to Cuz-D or a certified reseller or repair shop. See our website for further warranty details and a list of certified repair shops and resellers.

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