1 Prepare safe working conditions
Unplug the tool or remove the battery, remove the cutting attachment, and clean any accessible dust. Wear eye protection and review the manual for your specific model.
⚠ Warning: Material must be supported so that the cut does not close behind the blade. Closing the cut can forcefully eject the saw toward the user.
2 Inspect the blade and mounting direction
A dull, dirty, or incorrectly oriented blade pulls the saw off track. The arrow on the blade must follow the direction marked on the guard.
3 Adjust cutting depth
Let the teeth protrude only about one tooth height below the material. Excessive depth increases resistance and kickback risk.
4 Check baseplate and guide alignment
On the unplugged tool, measure the relationship between the blade and the baseplate edge. Use a straight clamped guide and feed the saw without lateral pressure.
? Tip: Photograph the initial state and change only one thing at a time. That way you’ll know which check actually made the difference.
5 Reassemble, test, and set the limit
Reassemble the guards and attachments according to instructions and do a brief no-load test, then on scrap material. Strong vibration, sparking, smoke, or overheating mean the tool must be turned off immediately.