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- Page 1 5 Year Limited Warranty on tool READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. E114847 JD3596U WEAR CSA APPROVED WEAR EAR WEAR A EYE PROTECTION PROTECTION FACE MASK...
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Page 2: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 7-1/4" CIRCULAR SAW Rating 120V, 60Hz AC Amperes 15 AMP Blade Speed 5800 RPM (no load) Blade Brake Electronic Arbor 5/8" Blade 7 ¼", 24T thin kerf carbide blade Wood Maximum Cutting Depth 2 ⅜ " (60mm) @ 90° Bevel Angle 1 13/16"... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
1265-000 7-1/4" CIRCULAR SAW TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications ................... 1 Table of Contents ................... 2 General Safety Instructions ................3 Eye, Ear & Lung Protection ................3 Electrical Safety .................... 4 Work Area Safety ..................4 Electrical Safety .................... 4 Personal Safety ..................... -
Page 4: General Safety Instructions
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product. -
Page 5: Electrical Safety
1265-000 7-1/4" CIRCULAR SAW ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNING: To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. This tool is wired at the factory for 120V AC operation. It must be connected to a 120V AC, 15 A circuit that is protected by a time-delayed fuse or circuit breaker. -
Page 6: Power Tool Use And Care
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. -
Page 7: Service
1265-000 7-1/4" CIRCULAR SAW Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control. SERVICE Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical... -
Page 8: Causes & Operator Prevention O-F Kickback
bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation. CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator. When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator. -
Page 9: Guidelines For Extension Cords
1265-000 7-1/4" CIRCULAR SAW Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on the bench or on the floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after the switch is released. -
Page 10: Symbols
WARNING: Repair or replace damaged or worn extension cords immediately Select the appropriate extension cord gauge and length using the chart to your right When operating a power tool outdoors, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock. - Page 11 1265-000 7-1/4" CIRCULAR SAW Revolutions or reciprocations per .../min Hours minute Newtons per N/cm Ø Diameter square centimeter Pascals Oscillations per minute Arrow Minutes Warning symbol Seconds Wear your safety glasses Alternating current Wear a dust mask Three-phase alternating Wear hearing protection current This symbol designates that this tool os listed with U.S.
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Page 12: Know Your 7-1/4" Circular Saw
KNOW YOUR 15A 7-1/4" CIRCULAR SAW WARNING: Before starting please read, understand, and apply the safety instructions. FUNCTIONS 1. Main Handle 6. 45° Bevel Stop 13. Upper Blade Guard 2. Front Handle 7. Sole Plate 14. Trigger Switch 3. LED Work-Light 8. -
Page 13: Assembly And Operating
1265-000 7-1/4" CIRCULAR SAW ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING BLADES WARNING: Always remove the plug from the power source before installing or removing a blade or adjusting the saw in any way. 1. Place a clean piece of cardboard on a workbench to protect the blade and the workbench. -
Page 14: Setting The Cutting Depth
NOTE: Press on the blade locking lever (6 Fig. 2) and slowly rotate the blade screw clockwise until the locking lever engages the spindle. Continue to turn the blade screw clockwise until the blade is firmly tightened onto the spindle. When installing a new blade, make sure you follow these precautions: a) Make sure the teeth at the bottom of the blade are pointing toward the front of the saw. -
Page 15: Adjusting The 0° Angle Stop
1265-000 7-1/4" CIRCULAR SAW FIG. 4 FIG. 5 ADJUSTING THE 0° ANGLE STOP 1. Set the bevel angle to 0° (1) (Fig. 6). 2. Use a carpenter’s square to check the angle between the blade and the sole plate. 3. If the angle is NOT 90°, use a 2.5 mm hex key and adjust the 0° set screw (2) so the angle is 90°... -
Page 16: Live Wire Indicator
3. Adjust the rip guide shoe to the correct distance from the blade and tighten the rip guide adjusting knob. LIVE WIRE INDICATOR The live wire indicator (1) will turn ON when the plug is inserted into a "live" 110V receptacle (Fig. -
Page 17: Trigger Switch
1265-000 7-1/4" CIRCULAR SAW TRIGGER SWITCH 1. To turn the saw ON, squeeze the trigger switch (1) (Fig. 9). WARNING: Never carry the saw with your finger on the trigger switch. The saw could be accidentally started and cause severe personal injury. -
Page 18: Rip Guide Cutting
5. With both hands firmly gripping the saw, and with the blade NOT in contact with the surface to be cut, start the saw by squeezing the trigger switch. 6. Once the saw has reached full speed, place the front edge of the sole plate on the workpiece and gradually bring the moving blade into contact with the workpiece at the appropriate location. -
Page 19: Maintenance
1265-000 7-1/4" CIRCULAR SAW 3. Lift the cutting depth locking lever upward to allow the blade to rise above the bottom of the sole plate so the blade will NOT contact the workpiece (Fig. 4). Do NOT lock the cutting depth locking lever. -
Page 20: Exploded View
It has been found that electric tools are subjected to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used on fiberglass boats and sports cars, wallboard, spackling compounds or plaster. The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. -
Page 21: Parts List
1265-000 7-1/4" CIRCULAR SAW PARTS LIST WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the circular saw. Always order by key number. KEY # PART #... -
Page 22: Warranty
M4x10 Special Screw /4 WARRANTY If this Benchmark tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within five years from the date of purchase, return it to any Home Hardware store with the original bill of sale for exchange. 3-year warranty for the battery and charger. - Page 23 1265-000 7-1/4" CIRCULAR SAW...
- Page 24 5 Year Limited Warranty on tool 1265-000 BENCHMARK TOOLS CANADA Made in China ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO N0B 2N0 © 2020 Home Hardware Stores Limited CUSTOMER SERVICE/TECH SUPPORT 1-866-349-8665 * This Benchmark product carries a five (5) year LIMITED warranty against defects in workmanship and materials.
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