7-1/4 Inch Circular Saw
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7-1/4 INCH CIRCULAR SAW Model # 3614 bit.ly/wenvideo IMPORTANT: Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. If you use your tool properly and for intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service. NEED HELP? CONTACT US! Have product questions? Need technical support? Please feel free to contact us at: 800-232-1195 (M-F 8AM-5PM CST) [email protected] WENPRODUCTS.COM TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical Data 2 General Safety Rules 3 Specific Safety Rules For Circular Saw 4 Electrical Information 7 Know Your Circular Saw 8 Assembly and Adjustments 9 Operation 11 Maintenance 14 Exploded View and Parts List 15 Warranty 17 TECHNICAL DATA Model Number: 3614 Motor: 120 V, 60 Hz, 12A Speed (no load): 5,500 RPM Blade Size: 7-1/4˝ Cutting Capacity at 90°: 2-7/16˝ Cutting Capacity at 45°: 1-13/16˝ Weight: 7.6 lbs Contents: Circular Saw 24T Carbide-tipped Blade Rip Guide Blade Wrench 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFE- TY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: To avoid mistakes and serious injury, do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood. 1. READ and become familiar with this entire instruction manual. LEARN the tool’s applications, limitations, and possible hazards. 2. AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. Do not use power tools in wet or damp areas or expose them to rain. Keep work areas well lit. 3. DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. 4. ALWAYS keep your work area clean, uncluttered, and well lit. DO NOT work on floor surfaces that are slippery with sawdust or wax. 5. KEEP BYSTANDERS AT A SAFE DISTANCE from the work area, especially when the tool is operating. NEVER allow children or pets near the tool. 6. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to do a job for which it was not designed. 7. DRESS FOR SAFETY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry (rings, watches, etc.) when op- erating the tool. Inappropriate clothing and items can get caught in moving parts and draw you in. ALWAYS wear non-slip footwear and tie back long hair. 8. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK to fight the dust produced by sawing operations. WARNING: Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health. Always oper- ate the tool in a well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection systems whenever possible. 9. ALWAYS remove the power cord plug from the electrical outlet when making adjustments, changing parts, cleaning, or working on the tool. 10. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER. 11. AVOID ACCIDENTAL START-UPS. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the power cord. 12. REMOVE ADJUSTMENT TOOLS. Always make sure all adjustment tools are removed from the saw before turning it on. 13. NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED. Turn the power switch to OFF. Do not leave the tool until it has come to a complete stop. 14. NEVER STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury could result if the tool tips or is accidentally hit. DO NOT store anything above or near the tool. 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES 15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled foot- wear. Keep the floor clear of oil, scrap, and other debris. 16. MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY. ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order. Follow instruc- tions for lubricating and changing accessories. 17. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for alignment of moving parts, jamming, breakage, improper mounting, or any other conditions that may affect the tool’s operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced before use. 18. MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF. Use padlocks and master switches and ALWAYS remove start- er keys. 19. DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication that may affect your ability to properly use the tool. 20. USE SAFETY GOGGLES AT ALL TIMES that comply with ANSI Z87.1. Normal safety glasses only have impact resistant lenses and are not designed for safety. Wear a face or dust mask when working in a dusty environ- ment. Use ear protection such as plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation. SPECIFIC RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAW WARNING: Do not let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to product safety rules. If you use this tool unsafe or incorrectly, you can suffer serious per- sonal injury! 1. Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator. 2. DANGER! Keep hands away from the cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on the auxiliary handle or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade. Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade, but not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump back- wards. Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the blade protruding from the underside of the workpiece. Do not attempt to remove cut material when the blade is moving. CAUTION: Blades coast after turning the saw off. Wait until the blade stops before reaching for loose material. 3. Check lower guard for functionality before each use. Do not operate saw if lower guard does not move freely or close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If the saw is accidentally dropped, the lower guard may bend. Raise the lower guard with the retracting lever to make sure it moves freely without touch- ing the blade or any other saw part for all angles and depths of possible cuts. To check the lower guard, open the lower guard by hand while the machine is unplugged, then release and watch the guard closure. Check to see that the retracting lever does not touch the tool’s housing. Leaving a blade exposed is very dangerous and can lead to serious personal injury. 4. Check the operation and condition of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. The lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris. 4 SPECIFIC RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAW 5. The lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “Pocket Cuts” and “Compound Cuts.” Raise the lower guard by retracting the lever. As soon as a blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically. 6. Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing the saw down on a bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released. 7. Never hold a piece being cut in your hands or across your legs. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control. 8. When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy of the cut and reduces the chance for blade binding. 9. Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond vs. round) arbor holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing a loss of control. 10. Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the work piece toward the operator. When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator. If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back towards the operator. Kickback is the result of tool misuse or incorrect operating procedures of conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below: • Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your body and arm in a way that allows you to resist kickback forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. • When a blade is binding (or when interrupting a cut for any reason), release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the causes of blade binding. • When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the blade in the kerf and check that the teeth are not engaged into the material. If the saw blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from the work piece as the saw is restarted.