Page 2 - CONTENTS; WELCOME 3; with the included battery and charger, visit; 0V 5A Quick Charger
CONTENTS WELCOME 3 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 3Specifications ................................................................................................... 3 SAFETY 4 General Safety Rules .....................
Page 3 - safety for both yourself and others.
SPECIFICATIONS INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing the WEN Circular Saw. We know you are excited to put your tool to work, but first, please take a moment to read through the manual. Safe operation of this tool requires that you read and understand this operator’s manual and all the labels affixed to...
Page 4 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; WORK AREA SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WORK AREA SAFETY 1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo- spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ig- nite the dust or fumes....
Page 5 - POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool fo...
Page 6 - CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS; CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY; CHECK THE BASE PLATE FOR PROPER MOVEMENT
CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and the warning labels. CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY 1. TOOL PURPOSE. This circular saw is designed to cut through wood. Cutting other materials could result in fire, injury, or d...
Page 7 - These safety instructions can’t possibly warn of; REDUCING KICKBACK
CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and the warning labels. CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY (CONT.) 14. REPLACEMENTS. Should any component of your saw be missing/damaged or fail in any way, shut OFF the switch and remo...
Page 9 - GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXTENSION CORDS; Use a separate electrical circuit for your tool.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION (CHARGER) AMPERAGE REQUIRED GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft. 2A 18 gauge 16 gauge 16 gauge 14 gauge IMPORTANT: Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel ...
Page 10 - BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Avoid dangerous environments – Do not charge the battery pack in rain, snow or in damp or wet locations. Do not use the battery pack or charger in the presence of explosive atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or flam- mable materials) because sparks may be generated when inserting or removing the bat...
Page 11 - ABOUT THE BATTERY
BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY WARNINGS ABOUT THE BATTERY 1. The battery pack has to be charged completely before you use the tool for the first time.2. For optimum battery performance, avoid low discharge cycles by charging the battery pack frequently.3. Lithium-ion batteries are subject to a natural...
Page 12 - Hardware & Accessories; UNPACKING & PACKING LIST; UNPACKING; or email; Circular Saw
Hardware & Accessories UNPACKING & PACKING LIST UNPACKING With the help of a friend or trustworthy foe, such as one of your in-laws, carefully remove the circular saw from the packaging and place it on a sturdy, flat surface. Make sure to take out all contents and accessories. Do not discard...
Page 13 - KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW; TOOL PURPOSE
KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW TOOL PURPOSE Easily make miter cuts and rough cuts on large sheets of material with your WEN Circular Saw. Refer to the follow- ing diagrams to become familiarized with all the parts and controls of your circular saw. The components will be referred to later in the manual for ...
Page 14 - INSTALLING/REPLACING THE SAW BLADE; ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING! To avoid injury from accidental startups, be sure that the tool is switched OFF and the battery is removed from the tool before inspecting the unit, making adjustments, or changing accessories. INSTALLING/REPLACING THE SAW BLADE Use saw blades with 4-1/2 inch (115mm) diameter and 3/8 inch (...
Page 15 - Using the Depth Scale:; Using the Edge of the Workpiece:; Make sure the saw is OFF and the battery is removed from the bat-; CUTTING GUIDE INDICATOR; saw base. This guide helps to indicate where the cut will be occur-; Cutting; SETTING THE DEPTH OF CUT; or the edge of the workpiece.
Using the Depth Scale: 1. Make sure the saw is OFF and the battery is removed from the bat- tery terminal.2. Flip up the depth lock lever (Fig. 4 - 1) to loosen it .3. Slide the depth lock lever so that the arrow points to your desired cutting depth indicated on the depth scale (Fig. 4 - 2).4. Press...
Page 16 - USING THE LASER; To install the rip fence onto your saw:; CONNECTING THE DUST EXTRACTION HOSE
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS USING THE LASER The laser (Fig. 6 - 1) located on the top of your saw can also be used to indicate the line of cut. Switch the laser ON (Fig. 6 - 2) and align the laser line with your cutting guideline. WARNING! Do not look directly into the laser beam with un- protected e...
Page 17 - ADJUSTING THE BLADE BEVEL; Bevel your mini circular saw blade from 45° to 90° to cut your work-
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE BLADE BEVEL Bevel your mini circular saw blade from 45° to 90° to cut your work- piece on an angle. The saw’s maximum cutting depth at 90° is 1-11/16 inch (43mm) and at 45° it is 1-1/8" (28mm). Be sure to set your saw to the proper depth for the angle you...
Page 18 - OPERATION; PREPARING FOR OPERATION; hair to avoid getting anything caught in the tool.; OPERATING THE SAW; own pace. Never pull the saw backwards while cutting.
OPERATION PREPARING FOR OPERATION 1. Prepare the work space and connect your saw to a dust extraction system.2. Ensure that the saw blade is sharp. Set the correct depth of cut for your workpiece.3. Draw a guideline along the desired path of the cut on the workpiece surface.4. Place the workpiece wi...
Page 19 - MAINTENANCE; ROUTINE INSPECTION
CAUTION! Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents. Do not use any solvents or cleaning products that could damage the plastic parts. Some of these include but are not limited to: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, and household det...
Page 20 - EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST NOTE: Not all parts may be available for purchase. Parts and accessories that wear down over the course of normal use are not covered under the warranty. 20
Page 21 - DESCRIPTION; Bevel Bracket
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 20604-001 Screw With Washer, M4x14 5 2 20604-002 Spindle Lock Button 1 3 20604-003 Spindle Lock Spring 1 4 20604-004 Gearbox Cover 1 5 20604-005 Gearbox Gasket 1 6 20604-006 Baffle, 4mm 1 7 20604-007 Carriage Bolt, M6x26 2 8 20604-008 Be...
Page 23 - LIMITED WARRANTY OF WEN PRODUCTS FOR HOME USE
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST WARRANTY STATEMENT WEN Products is committed to building tools that are dependable for years. Our warranties are consistent with this commitment and our dedication to quality. LIMITED WARRANTY OF WEN PRODUCTS FOR HOME USE GREAT LAKES TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (“Seller”) warran...