Assembly And Operating - Benchmark 1265-001 Manual

20V MAX 6-1/2" CIRCULAR SAW

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING

INSTALLING THE BLADE
WARNING: Always remove the battery from the saw before installing or
removing a blade or adjusting the saw in any way.
1. Depress the spindle lock button Fig.1.
2. Remove the blade screw by turning it clockwise with the hex key, while keeping
the spindle lock button depressed Fig.2.
3. Remove the blade washer noting which way round it is fitted.
4. Fit the saw blade inside the lower blade guard and onto the spindle ensuring that
the direction of rotation arrow on the blade corresponds with the direction of
rotation arrow on the fixed guard arrow.
NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the front of the saw.
5. Replace the blade washer. Depress the spindle lock button, then replace the
blade screw. Tighten the blade screw securely by turning it counterclockwise.
NOTE: Check the tightness of the blade securing bolt before, during and after
each use.
Fig. 1
ATTACHING THE EDGE GUIDE
Before attaching the edge guide, please ensure the battery is removed from the tool.
Place the edge guide through the holes in the base.
Adjust the edge guide to the width needed and then tighten the edge guide locking
knob making sure the guide is secure.
Note: Use the edge guide provided when making long or wide rip cuts with the
saw.
WARNING: Before each use always check the operation of the lower guard
before connecting the battery to the Circular Saw. Do not use the Circular Saw if
the lower guard does not close smoothly over the saw blade and returns fully to the
closed position.
Keep blades clean & sharp.
When handling blades wear gloves.
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