909 LS1200 Instruction Manual

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7their own weight. Supports must be placed under thepanel on both sides, near the line of cut and near theedge of the panel.e. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpenedor improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causingexcessive friction, blade binding and kickback.f. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking leversmust be tight and secure before making cut. If bladeadjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding andkickback.g. Use extra caution when making a “plunge cut” intoexisting walls or other blind areas. The protrudingblade may cut objects that can cause kickback.The protruding blade may cut objects that cancause kickback.a. Check lower guard for proper closing before eachuse. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does notmove freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie thelower guard into the open position. If saw is accidentallydropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guardwith the retracting handle and make sure it moves freelyand does not touch the blade or any other part, in allangles and depths of cut.b. Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If theguard and the spring are not operating properly, theymust be serviced before use. Lower guard may operatesluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or abuild-up of debris.c. Lower guard should be retracted manually only forspecial cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compoundcuts.” Raise lower guard by retracting handle and assoon as blade enters the material, the lower guard mustbe released. For all other sawing, the lower guard shouldoperate automatically.d. Always observe that the lower guard is covering theblade before placing saw down on bench or floor.An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw towalk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be awareof the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch isreleased.e. Do not use abrasive wheelsWARNING. We recommend the use of a residual currentdevice with a residual current rating of 30mA or less.Wear gogglesWear earmuffsWear a breathing maskAccessoriesThe 909 TIMBERCAT TCAT235 Circular saw is suppliedwith the following accessories as standard:1. 235 mm (9 1/4”) TCT Blade (not fitted)2. Blade Wrench3. Parallel FenceThe 909 TIMBERCAT LS1200 Circular saw is suppliedwith the following accessories:1. 165 mm (6 1/2”) TCT Blade (fitted)2. Allen Key3. Parallel FenceUnpackingDue to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikelythat your 909 Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing.If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until theparts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified.Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.AssemblyThe 909 circular saw is packed fully assembled, except forthe blade and the Parallel Fence which will need tobe attached.