Steele Products SP-PT211 - Manual (Page 8)

Circular Saw
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6. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making a cut.
If blade adjustment shifts while cutting,it may cause binding and kickback.
7. Use extra caution when making a”plunge cut” into existing walls or other blind areas.The
protruding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.
Safety instruction for saws
1. Check lower guard for proper closing before each use.Do not operate the saw if lower guard
does not move freely and close instantly.Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open
position.If saw is accidentally dropped,lower guard may be bent.Raise the lower guard with
the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other
part,in all angles and depth of cut.
NOTE: Alternate wording may be substituted for “retracting handle”
2. Check the operation of the lower guard spring.If the guard and the spring are not operating
properly,they must be serviced before use.Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to
damaged parts,gummy deposits,or a build-up of debris.
3. Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts”and
”compound cuts.” Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the
material,the lower guard must be released.For all other sawing,the lower guard should
operate automatically.
4. Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench
or 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 switch is
released.
Please refer to fig.1&2 to familiarize yourself with the major components of this tool before using it.
1. Rear Handle
2. Dust Extraction Port
3. Lower Guard Lever
4. Shoe
5. Blade Clamp Screw
6. Saw Blade
7. Lower Guard
8. Edge guide Locking Screw
FEATURES
Fig.1