Attaching the parallel guide (Fig. D)
1. Loosen the wing bolt for parallel guide (10)
2. Mount the parallel guide (5) onto the baseplate
(17).
3. Set the desired cutting width using the scale and
the cutting mark on the baseplate (17). The 45°
cutting mark (8) indicates the position of the saw
blade for 45° angled cuts. The 0° cutting mark (9)
indicates the position of the saw blade for right-
angled cuts.
4. Tighten the wing bolt (10).
4. OPERATION
Switching the machine on/off (Fig. A)
• To start the machine, press and hold the lock-
off button (1) and press the on/off switch (2).
• To stop the machine, release the on/off switch
(2).
Adjusting the bevel angle (Fig. A, B)
The 0° cutting mark (9) indicates the position of the
saw blade for straight cuts. The 45° cutting mark (8)
indicates the position of the saw blade for 45° cuts.
1. Loosen the wing bolt (7)
2. Adjust the baseplate (17) to the desired
position (0°- 45°). The sawing angle (bevel) can
be read on the scale (6).
3. Tighten the wing bolt (7).
Adjusting the cutting depth (Fig. C)
1. Loosen wing bolt (22).
2. Move the baseplate (17) to the desired
position.The sawing depth) can be read on the
scale (23).
3. Tighten the wing bolt (22).
Optimum use
• Hold the work using clamps or a vice to have
both hands free to operate the saw.
• Switch on the saw and place the bottom plate
on the work.
• Slowly move the saw towards the previously
drawn cutting line and slowly press the tool
forward.
• Firmly press the bottom plate on the work,
otherwise the circular saw may start to vibrate,
causing the blade to break more easily.
• Let the saw do the job. Do not put undue
pressure on the circular saw.
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5. MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning and maintenance, always
switch off the machine and remove the
battery pack from the machine.
Clean the machine casings regularly with a soft
cloth, preferably after each use. Make sure that
the ventilation openings are free of dust and
dirt. Remove very persistent dirt using a soft
cloth moistened with soapsuds. Do not use any
solvents such as gasoline, alcohol, ammonia,
etc. Chemicals such as these will damage the
synthetic components.
ENVIRONMENT
Faulty and/or discarded electrical or
electronic apparatus have to be
collected at the appropriate recycling
locations.
Only for EC countries
Do not dispose of power tools into domestic waste.
According to the European Guideline 2012/19/EC for
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its
implementation into national right, power tools that
are no longer usable must be collected separately and
disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.
WARRANTY
FERM products are developed to the highest
quality standards and are guaranteed free of
defects in both materials and workmanship for the
period lawfully stipulated starting from the date
of original purchase. Should the product develop
any failure during this period due to defective
material and/or workmanship then contact your
FERM dealer directly.
The following circumstances are excluded from
this guarantee:
• Repairs and or alterations have been made
or attempted to the machine by unauthorized
service centers.
• Normal wear and tear.
• The tool has been abused, misused or
improperly maintained.
• Non-original spare parts have been used