Flex CS 45 18.0-EC Original Operating Instructions page 18

Installing and removing the blade
(See figure G1&G2)
WARNING!
Always wear sturdy gloves when handling or
changing blades as they can be very sharp.
Only use sharp and undamaged saw blades.
Cracked or distorted saw blades must be
replaced immediately.
WARNING!
Depress the spindle lock only when the tool is
at a standstill.
a. Remove the battery first, and then place
the saw on its side on a flat surface. Press
the spindle lock and turn the blade bolt
with included Hexagon-socket key until
the lock engages.
b. While pressing the spindle lock, use the
supplied Hexagon-socket key to rotate
the fixing bolt in the direction of the saw
blade.
c. Remove the outer blade flange and the
blade bolt.
d. Raise the lower blade guard using the
blade guard lever. Remove the saw blade
from the inner flange and pull it out.
e. Clean the saw blade flanges thoroughly
before mounting the new saw blade.
Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner and
outer flange where they will touch the
blade.
f. Mount the new saw blade onto the
spindle and against the inner flange.
g. Attach the outer flange and tighten the
blade bolt.
Operating instructions
WARNING!
Hold the tool by the insulated grip surfaces
only!
WARNING!
Allow the blade to come to a complete
standstill before setting the saw down.
Making a cut (See figureH)
a. Mark the line of cut on the workpiece.
b. Rest the front edge of the base on the
workpiece.
c. Start the motor by depressing the lock-
off button and squeezing the trigger
switch.
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NOTE: Always let the blade reach full speed
before you begin to cut into the workpiece.
d. Slowly push the saw forward.
e. When making a cut always use steady,
even pressure. Forcing the saw causes
rough cuts and could shorten the life
of the saw or cause kickback. Allow the
blade and the saw to do the work.
f. After completing your cut, release the
trigger switch and allow the blade to
come to a complete stop. Do not remove
the saw from the workpiece while the
blade is moving.
WARNING!
Since blade thickness varies, always make a
trial cut in scrap material along the guideline
to determine how much, if any, the guideline
must be offset to get an accurate cut.
Making a plunge cut (See figure I)
WARNING!
To avoid loss of control, always use extreme
caution when making plunge cuts.
Adjust the depth of cut as required.
Raise the lower blade guard lever to expose
the saw blade and firmly rest the front of the
base flat against the workpiece with the main
handle raised so the blade does not touch the
workpiece.
With the blade just clearing the workpiece,
start the motor by depressing the lock-off
button and squeezing the trigger switch,
Always let the blade reach full speed before
you begin to cut into the workpiece.
Slowly lower the saw into the workpiece,
using the front of the base resting on the
workpiece as a hinge point.
WARNING!
As soon as the blade starts cutting the
material, release the lower blade guard lever.
After completing your cut, release the trigger
switch and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop. Do not remove the saw from
the workpiece while the blade is moving.
WARNING!
Always cut in a forward direction when
making a pocket cut. Cutting in the reverse
direction could cause the saw to climb up on
the workpiece and back toward you, possibly
causing serious injury.
CS 45 18.0-EC