Genesis Advanced Technologies GCS100 Cordless Saw User Manual


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7 1⁄4” Circular Saw
Operator’s Manual GCS100
3. 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. 
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4. Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “Pocket Cuts” and “Compound Cuts.”
Raise lower guard by Retracting Lever. As soon as blade enters the material, lower guard must be released.
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5. Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or floor.

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6. NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg

7. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. 
8. When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide.

9. Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond vs. round) arbor holes. 

10. Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts.
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11. Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback:


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


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12. Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your body and arm in a way that allows you to resist KICKBACK
forces.
13. When 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.

14. When restarting a saw in the work piece, center the saw blade in the kerf and check that teeth are not engaged
into the material.
15. Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and KICKBACK.

16. Do not use dull or damaged blade.
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17. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut.
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18. Use extra caution when making a “Pocket Cut” into existing walls or other blind areas.
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