Care and Maintenance. Kobalt KCS 6524B-03

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

12. Pocket Cutting

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WARNING

• Always adjust the bevel setting to 0° before making a pocket cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other setting can result in loss of control of the saw and possible serious injury.

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a. Adjust the bevel setting to 0° and tighten the bevel-locking knob (Q).

b. Set the blade to the correct blade cutting depth.

c. Swing the lower blade guard (H) up using the

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blade-guard lever (F).

d. Hold the lower blade guard in place with the blade-guard lever.

e. Rest the front of the base shoe (M) against the workpiece, with the rear of it raised so that the blade (J) does not touch the workpiece.

f. Press the lock-off button (B) and depress the trigger switch (D) to start the saw.

g. Allow the blade to reach full speed, then guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.

h. Release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.

i. Lift the saw from the workpiece.

WARNING

• Always cut in a forward direction when pocket cutting. Cutting in the reverse direction could cause the saw to climb up on the workpiece and kick back toward the operator.

• As the blade starts cutting the material, release the blade-guard lever immediately. When the foot of the guard rests flat on the surface being cut, proceed cutting in a forward direction to the end of the cut.

• Never tie the lower blade guard in a raised position. Leaving the blade exposed could lead to serious injury.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

All maintenance should only be carried out by a qualified service technician.

Cleaning

Before cleaning or performing any maintenance, remove the battery pack from the circular saw. For safe and proper operation, always keep the tool and its ventilation slots clean.

Always use only a soft, dry cloth to clean your circular saw; never use detergent or alcohol.

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