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  1. Prepare and Secure Your Workpiece. To begin you will need a sturdy workbench or table, the wood you intend to cut, and a few scraps of wood and preferably in a well ventilated area like outside if possible. Measure out and mark with a marker or pencil in a clear line which you can easily see where you intend to cut. Using the G clamps provided (or an extra pair of hands), fix your wood to the table or bench with the cutting line at least a few inches away from the table.
  2. Adjust the Blade Height. To do this use the Height Adjustment Release (d). You want to to ensure it is just enough to cut through the depth of your wood. Too high, and it will be more difficult to control and less efficient, too low and it will not cut right through your wood. Place the saw on the edge of your wood, and adjust until the saw blade teeth are just visible on the underside.
  3. Plan Your Cutting Position. Ideally, set up your wood and saw so that you can cut the entire length of your cut line from one stationary position. If it is a very long piece, you may have to cut from different directions to complete the cut.
  4. Test the Saw. Once ready, attach the Battery and start the saw up to ensure it is working OK. To do this - push one of the Lock Off Buttons on either the left or right of the handle (a) and then press in the On/Off Trigger Switch (b). Release the On/Off Trigger Switch (b) and the saw will stop spinning.
  5. Position the Saw. Now position the saw flat on the surface you are cutting and line up the front guideline on the saw with your measured cut line. Do not press the blade right up against the wood to begin with, it should be an inch or so back to allow the blade to spin before contacting the wood.
  6. Carefully Begin Sawing. Press the On/Off Trigger Switch (b) and slowly move the saw along the cut line. Do not move too quickly or apply too much force, the blade will do the cutting for you. As you move down the line, your visibility may be reduced by sawdust, so you can blow it out of the way as you cut. Keep an eye on the saw moving straight along your line either by keeping it lined up in the guide at the front of the saw, or looking at the saw slightly from the side to watch the blade cut through. You will note that once the Safety Guard (c) touches the wood it slides up and out of the way to allow the saw blade to keep going.
  7. Anticipate the End of the Cut. Always use two hands on the saw to begin the cut, and keep an eye on the piece of wood you are cutting off - as you approach the end of the cut the weight of the off-cut may pull or twist the wood, so you can use your free hand (or a friend to help) to hold it in position while you finish the cut.
  8. Finish the Cut. At the very end of the cut, keep the saw moving right through as if it were still cutting into the air, to ensure a clean straight finish at the end and avoid pulling it up or turning it left or right to finish. Once the saw blade is clear through your wood, release the trigger and lift the saw above the wood. The safety guard will release back into place and you can put the saw down. Repeat as above for all your cuts!

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Bosch GKS18V LI 18V

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<aside> ❗ ONLY USE FOR WOOD

No metal, plastic or other material as it will damage the blade and the saw motor. If you are ‘rip-cutting’ through OSB or chipboard, please move extra slowly and carefully as these types of wood can not only damage the blade, but bits can fly off and hit you as well!

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<aside> ⭐ Alan’s Pro Tip

Use the Parallel Guide to make the tool follow the nearby edge of the piece of wood being cut to help keep the cut straight

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<aside> ℹ️ Cutting Angle

You can loosen the wingnut on the front of the circular saw base to adjust the cutting angle depending on the requirements of your project. Tighten it before use.

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