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SM 2610035801 08-14_SPT70WM 8/20/14 8:00 AM Page 2 General Power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings W RNING and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The term “power tool”...
SM 2610035801 08-14_SPT70WM 8/20/14 8:00 AM Page 3 Disconnect the plug from the power source Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly and/or the battery pack from the power tool maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting before making any adjustments, changing edges are less likely to bind and are easier to accessories, or storing power tools.
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SM 2610035801 08-14_SPT70WM 8/20/14 8:00 AM Page 4 This circular saw should not be mounted to Support large panels to minimize the risk of a table and converted to a table saw. blade pinching and kickback. Large panels Circular saws are not designed or intended to tend to sag under their own weight.
SM 2610035801 08-14_SPT70WM 8/20/14 8:00 AM Page 5 Lower guard function as blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the Check lower guard for proper closing lower guard should operate automatically. before each use. Do not operate saw if lower guard does not move freely and Always observe that the lower guard is close instantly.
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SM 2610035801 08-14_SPT70WM 8/20/14 8:00 AM Page 6 Symbols IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation...
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SM 2610035801 08-14_SPT70WM 8/20/14 8:00 AM Page 7 Symbols (continued) IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any W RNING assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. SPT70WM Circular Saw FIG. 1 Calibrated Depth Bracket (Standard Lumber Sizes)
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Functional Description and Specifications Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any W RNING assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. SPT70WM Circular Saw FIG. 2 Fixed uxiliary Handle Brush Cap...
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SM 2610035801 08-14_SPT70WM 8/20/14 8:00 AM Page 10 Assembly ATTACHING THE BLADE 5. Reinstall OUTER WASHER. First tighten Disconnect the plug from BLADE BOLT finger tight, then TIGHTEN W RNING the power source before BLADE BOLT 1/8 TURN (45˚) WITH THE making any assembly, adjustments or WRENCH PROVIDED.
SM 2610035801 08-14_SPT70WM 8/20/14 8:00 AM Page 11 MOUNTING ADjUSTABLE AUxILIARy HANDLE Disconnect plug from power source. Place the adjustable auxiliary handle onto the threaded hole on the upper guard, facing either right or left preference (Fig. 4). Screw clockwise until handle is tightly in place.
SM 2610035801 08-14_SPT70WM 8/20/14 8:00 AM Page 12 BEVEL ADjUSTMENT FIG. 7 Disconnect plug from power source. The foot can be adjusted up to 45° by loosening the Quadrant bevel adjustment lever at the front of the saw. Align to desired angle on calibrated quadrant and then tighten bevel adjustment lever (Fig.
SM 2610035801 08-14_SPT70WM 8/20/14 8:00 AM Page 13 WRENCH USAGE FIG. 10 Wrench provided has several functions other than loosening/tightening the blade bolt (Fig. 10). 1. Loosening/tightening blade bolt (1/2” wrench). 2. Loosening/tightening oil plug (1/2” wrench). 3. Loosening/tightening brush caps (slotted driver).
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SM 2610035801 08-14_SPT70WM 8/20/14 8:00 AM Page 14 SWITCH After completing a cut and W RNING When starting the tool, trigger been W RNING hold it with both hands. released, be aware of the necessary time it The torque from the motor can cause the tool takes for the blade to come to a complete to twist.
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SM 2610035801 08-14_SPT70WM 8/20/14 8:00 AM Page 15 CUTTING LARGE SHEETS Large sheets and long boards sag or bend, FIG. 13 depending on support. If you attempt to cut without leveling and properly supporting the piece, the blade will tend to bind, causing KICK- BACK and extra load on the motor (Fig.
SM 2610035801 08-14_SPT70WM 8/20/14 8:00 AM Page 16 Maintenance To avoid accidents always disconnect the tool from the power supply W RNING before cleaning or performing any maintenance. Service CARBON BRUSHES The brushes and commutator in your tool have Preventive maintenance W RNING been engineered for many hours of performed by unauthorized...
Unless you are experienced in sharpening blades, we recommend you do not try. TWIST-TO-LOCK CONNECTOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL SPT70WM CODE 72 ONLy 20 AMP, 125 VOLT “TWIST-TO-LOCK” The Model SPT70WM code 72 is equipped with FIG. 18 a “Twist-To-Lock” male connector as shown (Fig.
SM 2610035801 08-14_SPT70WM 8/20/14 8:00 AM Page 18 Trouble Shooting Read instruction manual first! Remove plug from the power source before W RNING making adjustments or assembling the blade. TROUBLE: SAW WILL NOT START PROBLEM 1. Power cord is not plugged in. 2.
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