Operating Instructions - Kobalt K15CS-06AC Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Trigger Switch
a. To turn the saw ON, squeeze the trigger
switch (A).
WARNING
• The blade should reach full speed before it
comes into contact with the workpiece.
b. To turn it OFF, release the trigger switch and
allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
Electric Brake
The circular saw is equipped with an electric
brake. When the trigger switch is released, the
electric brake engages automatically to quickly stop the rotation.
2. Saw Blades
The best saw blades will not cut efficiently if they
are not kept clean, sharp, and properly set. Using
a dull blade will place a heavy load on the saw and
increase the danger of kickback. Keep extra blades
on hand so sharp blades are always available.
Gum and resin accumulation on blades will
slow the saw down. Follow the instructions for
removing a saw blade, then use gum and resin
remover, hot water, or kerosene to remove these
accumulations.
WARNING
• Do not use gasoline to clean the blade.
Installing a Saw Blade
a. Disconnect the plug from the power source.
b. Depress and hold the spindle-lock button (U).
c. Loosen the blade bolt (H) by turning it counterclockwise with the blade wrench (X).
d. Remove the blade bolt and outer flange (I).
WARNING
• If the inner flange has been removed, replace it before placing the blade (J) on the spindle.
Failure to do so will prevent the blade from tightening properly and could result in serious
personal injury.
e. Use the blade-guard lever (F) to retract the lower blade guard (G) into the upper blade
guard (E).
f. Fit the saw blade inside the lower blade guard and onto the spindle. Verify that the saw
teeth, the arrow on the saw blade and the blade-rotation indicator arrow on the blade
guard are all pointing in the same direction.
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2
I
H
X
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E
J
Inner flange
A
U
F