Chicago Electric 7-1/4" Circular Saw Worm Gear Drive 90186 - Manual (Page 13)

SKU 90186 PAGE 13
The Power Switch:
1. To start the Circular Saw, depress the Safety Switch with your thumb, and then
the Power Switch (part #67). To stop the tool, release pressure on the Power
Switch. (See Figure I.)
2. WARNING! Prior to using the Circular Saw (each time), make sure the Switch
Lock mechanism is working properly. Always release the Switch Lock mecha-
nism before disconnecting the Saw from its electrical outlet. Failure to do so will
cause the tool to start immediately the next time it is plugged into an electrical
outlet, resulting in possible injury or property damage. (See Figure I.)
POWER SWITCH (#67)
SAFETY SWITCH LOCK
FIGURE I
Proper Operation During The Sawing Process:
1. When sawing a workpiece, always push the Circular Saw into
the workpiece with one hand firmly gripping the Handle (parts #60, #68) and the
other hand firmly gripping the Auxiliary Handle (part #46). Never pass hands or
fingers directly in front of, to the rear, or below the Saw Blade (part #3).
(See Figure I.)
2. Make all necessary depth and angle adjustments to the Circular Saw.
(See Figures G and H.)
3. Make sure the workpiece is free from nails and any other foreign objects which
could damage the Saw Blade (part #3). (See Figure I.)
HANDLE (#60, #68)
AUXILIARY HANDLE (#44)
SAW BLADE (#3)
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