Things You'll Need:
- Work Gloves
- Work Gloves
- Measuring Tapes
- Circular Saws
- Dust Masks
- Safety Goggles
- Saw Blades - Circular
- Safety Goggles
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Step 1
Make sure you are using the correct blade and that it's properly seated and tightened. Always use a sharp blade. Dull blades bind and overheat.
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Step 2
Check the blade guard. Is it in good shape and functioning properly?
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Step 3
Set the depth of the blade to no more than 1/4 inch more than the thickness of the wood to be cut. The workpiece is more likely to kick back if you have too much blade exposed.
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Step 4
Support the work on both sides. Clamp it on one side if you have to.
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Step 5
Look for knots and nails before you begin. Avoid them if possible; if they cannot be avoided, be cautious when approaching them.
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Step 6
Start the blade before it meets the work.
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Step 7
Stand to the side when you saw in case the wood is kicked back, and don't over-reach. You should always have both feet planted firmly on the floor.
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Step 8
Don't push the saw, just guide it with a little pressure.
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Step 9
Let go of the trigger if the blade binds, and stick a wooden shim in the cut to release it.
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Step 10
Wait for the blade to stop before removing it from the wood.









Comments
HandyMan001 said
on 9/22/2008 I respectfuly disagree with these two other comments. I'am a professional handy man and i kniow what im talking about. If anyone has any other questions about using a circular saw please do not go to anyone else but me! Everyone else is completly wrong and I dont need to hear what they have to say.
Anonymous said
on 1/30/2006 Always hold the circular saw with two hands. If you try to hold the wood with one hand and the saw with the other, there is a possibility that the saw will slip and cut the hand holding the wood or kick back and cut something else.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 When cutting large sheets of plywood, keep the cord across the board on the side AWAY from the blade to prevent "trapping" between the pieces.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Always ensure the blade is installed in the proper direction. Portable circular saws rotate in a counter-clockwise direction and blades are marked with an arrow to line up with the counter-clockwise direction.