Be sure to keep your fingers well away from the Trigger (4), Safety (21), and Blade (10) while performing any adjustment, but especially when adjusting the Depth, because the battery may be installed. B. Loosen the Depth Knob (34). C. Raise/lower the Saw body in relation to the Foot (35) to adjust the depth. Note: Add 1/8” to the depth so the Saw Blade (10) can cut through the material cleanly. D. Retighten the Depth Knob (34) securely. 5. Make certain that both halves of the workpiece are properly supported and secured in place. Also, make sure that the path you will be cutting along is free from all obstructions under/on the board and that there are no obstructions in the board itself (such as knots or hardware). Keep your fingers AWAY from the Trigger (4) and Safety (21) until you are lined up with the board and ready to cut. 6. Adjust the depth of cut to the shallowest setting. Insert the fully charged Battery (64) in the Circular Saw’s handle, and make sure it snaps into place on the handle. The depth of cut can now be adjusted to the desired setting for use. SKU 93827 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12 7. Causes and operator prevention of “kickback”: Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or misaligned Saw Blade (10), causing an uncontrolled Saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator. When the Saw Blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf (i.e. the slot that was cut) closing down, the Saw Blade stalls and the Motor reaction drives the tool rapidly toward the operator. If the Saw Blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the Saw Blade can dig into the top surface of the workpiece, causing the Saw Blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator. Kickback is a result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be minimized by taking proper precautions as given below: A. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the Saw, and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. B. When the Saw Blade (10) is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the Trigger (4) and hold the Saw motionless in the workpiece until the Saw Blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the Saw from the workpiece or pull the Saw backward while the Saw Blade is in motion or kickback can occur. C. When restarting the Saw in the workpiece, center the Saw Blade (10) in the kerf and check that the saw teeth are not engaged into the workpiece. If the Saw Blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the Saw is restarted. D. Support large panels to minimize the risk of Saw Blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel. E. Do not use a dull or damaged Saw Blade (10). Unsharpened or improperly set Saw Blades produce a narrow kerf causing excessive friction, Saw Blade binding and kickback. F. Make sure all Saw adjustments are tight and secure before making a cut. If Saw adjustments shift while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback. G. Use caution when making a pocket cut into existing walls. The Saw Blade (10) may cut objects that can cause kickback. Always check to make sure there are no electrical wires or cables in the cutting path. 8. Get in Position for and Perform the Cut: A. Rest the front section of the Foot (35) on the edge of the workpiece. Line up the Saw Blade (10) with the line you will cut along. B. Press the Safety (21) in and squeeze the Trigger (4). Allow the Saw Blade to rotate up to full speed before evenly moving the Saw along the cut. Do not force the saw, allow it to cut at its own pace. 9. Release the Trigger (4) and Safety (21) once the cut is completed. As a safety measure, remove the Battery (64) when work is completed. SKU 93827 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1. WARNING! Always remove the Battery Pack (64) from a tool and unplug the AC Charger Adapter (63) from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning on the tool. 2. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the tool. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs with a tool, have the problem corrected before further use. Do not use damaged equipment. 3. TO CLEAN, use a clean, slightly damp cloth to clean the outer surfaces of the tool. A mild detergent may be used. Do not use solvents. Do not immerse the tool, Battery, or AC Charger Adapter in water. 4. WHEN STORING, always keep the tool a clean, dry location out of reach of children. Keep charger unplugged from the wall outlet when not in use. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBU...