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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference. Please contact FLEX customer service in Australia 1300 000 346 or New Zealand 0508 000 346 any time you have questions or warranty claims.
SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications WARNING provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. The term “power tool”...
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Power tool use and care Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other Do not force the power tool. Use the correct battery packs may create a risk of injury and power tool for your application. The correct fire.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CIRCULAR SAWS Cutting procedures If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade Keep hands away from DANGER can dig into the top surface of the wood causing cutting area and the blade.
Lower guard function kickback Check the lower guard for proper closing Do not run the tool while carrying it at your before each use. Do not operate the saw if side. Lower guard may be opened by a the lower guard does not move freely and contact with your clothing.
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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 Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
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Symbol Name Designation/Explanation Wear eye protection symbol Alerts user to wear eye protection This product complies with applicable Regulatory compliance mark Australian standards.
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Shaft-Lock Button Depth-Adjustment Lever Contour of Housing Calibrated Depth Bracket Depth-of-Cut Marks Stop Spring LED Work Light Foot Model No. FXA2131A Rated Voltage 24 V d.c. No Load Speed 5500 /min Bevel Capacity 0−47° Blade Ø165 mm Blade Arbor Hole Ø20 mm...
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ASSEMBLY Detach the battery pack WARNING Fig. 2 Battery-Release from the tool before Button making any assembly, adjustments or Detach changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. TO ATTACH/DETACH BATTERY PACK (FIG. 2) To attach the battery pack: Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the grooves in the tool, and then slide the battery...
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c. Make sure that the saw teeth and the arrow f. Reinstall the OUTER WASHER. First finger on the blade point in the same direction as tighten the blade stud, then tighten the blade the arrow on the lower guard. stud 1/8 turn (45˚) with the hex key provided.
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ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 4a DEPTH ADJUSTMENT (FIG. 4A & 4B) Remove the battery pack from the circular saw. a. Loosen the depth-adjustment lever by pushing it up toward the motor housing. b. Hold the foot down with one hand and use the Depth- main handle to raise or lower the saw.
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45° stop spring (Fig. 7), and align the foot to the desired angle mark over 45° on the quadrant, and tighten the lever. NOTICE: Due to the thickness of the FLEX 12Ah battery pack, to avoid interference between the battery pack and the workpiece surface when performing 30°-47°...
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SAW-DUST EXTRACTION (FIG. 8) Fig. 8 Vacuum Hose Always wear a dust mask Adapter WARNING during use. To extract saw dust created during cutting, connect a suitable vacuum cleaner with a Ø32 mm suction hose to the vacuum hose adapter. Ø32 mm Make sure that the vacuum hose has freedom to move and has enough length to complete...
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Use This brushless in-line circular saw must be of this product with damaged or missing parts used only with the FLEX 24V series battery could result in serious personal injury. packs and chargers...
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LED WORK LIGHT (FIG.11) Fig. 11 Your tool is equipped with a LED work light. This provides additional light on the saw blade and the surface of the workpiece for operation in lower-light areas. The LED work light will automatically turn on with a slight squeeze on the trigger switch before the tool starts running.
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PLUNGE CUTS (FIG. 12) Fig. 12 Remove the battery pack from the circular saw before making adjustments. a. Set the depth adjustment according to the thickness of the material to be cut. Attach the battery pack. b. Hold the main handle of the saw with one hand, tilt the saw forward, and rest the front of the foot plate on the material to be cut.
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RIP CUTS (FIG. 14) Fig. 14 The blade provided with your saw is designed for both cross cuts and rip cuts. Ripping is cutting lengthwise with the grain of the wood. Desired Rip cuts are easy to do with a rip fence Width of Cut (Fig.
We recommend that that contain ammonia. all tool service be performed by a FLEX Factory STORAGE Service Centre or Authorized FLEX Service Station. Store the tool indoors in a place that is inaccessible to children.
If the Customer registers its purchase of the Product online at www.flex-tools.com.au or by calling • 1300 000 346 in Australia or www.flex-tools.co.nz or by calling 0508 000 346 in New Zealand within 30 days of the date of its purchase (Registration), the Warranty Period for the following Products is as follows: FLEX 24V Tools: 5 years;...
The Warranty does not apply if: a) the Product is not supplied in its final shape and form by Chervon or an authorised FLEX Dealer, which can be confirmed on the website store locator (for avoidance of doubt, third party online stores such as eBay, Gumtree, Amazon, etc.
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*Original purchaser must register the product(s) within 30 days of purchase and retain their receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser from an authorised FLEX dealer and may not be transferred. If original purchaser does not register their product within 30 days, the warranty will apply for the duration set out in table above in column ‘LIMITED...
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