8V CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW 241-9027 Owner’s Manual NOTE: This 3 piece tool combo includes two 18V 1.5 Ah Li-ion batteries and one charger that are packed within the kit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ………….………………………………………………………………... Table of contents …………………………………………………………………….................. General safety warnings ………………………………………………………………………… Eye, ear & lung protection ………………………………………………………………………. Electrical safety …………………………………………………………………………………... Power tool safety …………………………………………………………………….................. General safety rules ……………………………………………………………………………... Work area safety ……………………………………………………........................................
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS ! 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.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. ! WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.
POWER TOOL SAFETY ! WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) reduces the risk of electric shock. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
POWER TOOL SAFETY Power tool use and care 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. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Battery tool use and care Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ! WARNING: Know your circular saw. Do not plug the charger into the power source or install a battery in the tool until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK – cont’d Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. The lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris. When the blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES – cont’d When replacing the blade, make sure the replacement blade is 5½" (14 cm) in diameter and is rated for at least 3,800 RPM. Installing an incorrect blade will result in possible injury and poor cutting action. After changing a blade or making adjustments, make sure the blade clamp screw is securely tightened. Loose blades and adjustment devices will be violently thrown. Never touch the blade during or immediately after use.
BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY ! WARNING: Only use the charger supplied with this kit to charge the 18V Li-ion batteries for this tool. Charging any other batteries may damage the charger and possibly cause serious injury. The charger should be placed away from sinks and hot surfaces. Do not use the charger to charge any batteries other than the cordless drill/driver batteries. Other batteries may explode. Do not store or carry the battery in a manner in which metal objects could contact the exposed metal end.
SYMBOLS ! WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the circular saw. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. V A Hz W kW L kg H N/cm2 Pa OPM Min S or a.c.
KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW Trigger switch Lock-out switch Main handle Battery #236-9025 Front handle Upper blade guard Bevel gauge Sole plate Edge guide adjustment knob Blade guard lever Bevel gauge adjustment knob Blade screw Edge guide Lower blade guard NOTE: This 3 piece tool combo includes two 18V 1.5 Ah Li-ion batteries and one charger that are packed within the kit.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1. Place the battery (1) in a dry location near a 120 V 60 Hz electrical outlet (Fig. 1) 2. Plug the battery charger transformer (2) into the 120 V 60 Hz wall receptacle. NOTE: The GREEN LED (3) on the charging cap (4) will turn ON indicating the power supply is “live”. 3. Place the charging cap onto the battery stem (5). NOTE: Make sure the charging cap is pressed fully onto the battery. Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING 4. INSTALLING A BLADE ! WARNING: Always remove the battery from the tool before installing or removing a blade or adjusting the saw in any way. 1. To place blade onto the motor shaft, rotate the blade guard lever (5) forward and slide the blade (6) through the slot (7) in the sole plate until it fits over the motor shaft (8) (Fig. 5). NOTE: Make sure the blade teeth are pointing forward at the bottom of the blade. Place your right thumb on the shaft-locking button (1) (Fig. 3).
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING SETTING THE CUTTING DEPTH The cutting depth of the blade should be set to suit the thickness of the material being cut. The cutting depth should be approximately 1/8" (3 mm) greater than the thickness of the material being cut. 1. Turn the depth adjustment knob (1) in a counter clockwise direction (Fig. 6). 2. Pull the sole plate (2) downward until the correct amount of the blade is protruding below the sole plate. 3.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING THE EDGE GUIDE 1. ! WARNING Loosen the edge guide adjusting knob (1) (Fig. 9). 2. Slide the edge guide rod (2) into the edge guide slot (3). Continue to slide the guide rod across the sole plate and into the adjusting knob slot (4) in the sole plate on the opposite side. 3. Adjust the edge guide shoe to the correct distance from the blade and tighten the set screw.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING TRIGGER SWITCH – cont’d ! DANGER: Any workpiece that is not adequately clamped in place may come loose and cause serious injury. Never hold the workpiece in your hand. 2. While holding the lock-out switch in the pressed position, squeeze the trigger switch to start the saw. 3. Once the saw starts, release the lock-out switch. The saw will remain running until the trigger switch is released. 4.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING GENERAL CUTTING – cont’d ! WARNING: Do not force the circular saw. Use only enough force to keep the blade cutting at full speed. Excessive pressure on the blade will cause it to slow down and overheat, resulting in poor cut quality and damage to the motor. RIP GUIDE CUTTING 1. Set the rip guide foot at the required width (Fig. 9). NOTE: When starting the cut, make sure the blade is parallel to the edge of the workpiece and the rip guide foot is against the edge of the workpiece.
MAINTENANCE ! WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during all cutting operations. It is critical that you also wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a dust mask while blowing dust out of the reciprocating saw with an air jet. Failure to take these safety precautions could result in permanent eye or lung damage. GENERAL ! WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
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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. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this circular saw may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician. For more information, call the Toll-free Helpline, at 1-866-349-8665 – Friday from 9am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time. Always order by PART NUMBER, not by key number.
PARTS LIST Key # 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Part # 1060050006 2010140014 2020010009 4010010044 2050060039 2030250010 3120020022 2010190003 2010010028 2040050017 2010180027 4020010006 4040030001 4020140001 4010010036 2020150037 4020010005 1030080005 4030010106 3010070016 3140070002 6140040001 3160010050 3160010050 4020140005 2030020193 1180050009 6220040013 1150020091 4020140001 2050060010 1180050021 4060010005 4020010006 11800
TOOL SHOP® 18 VOLT LI-ION CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW WARRANTY 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: This TOOL SHOP® brand power tool carries a 1-Year Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. If the tool fails within one (1) year from the date of purchase, simply bring this tool with your original sales receipt back to your nearest MENARDS® retail store.
