How Do You Operate a Circular Saw?
For weekend warriors, using a circular saw can make home improvement projects easier to do, with results that would make Ty Penning proud. Before finding out how to use a circular saw, decide what power saw you need for the job. Do curving cuts with a saber saw, band saw, or jig saw. Cut trees and tree limbs with a chain saw. Use a circular saw for making long, straight cuts and crosscuts. Read the owner’s manual. Check that the blade is sharp. Replace a dull blade while the saw is unplugged. Set the blade depth, while the saw is still unplugged, so that it extends no more than 1/8 to 1/4 inch below the wood. Set up sawhorses or a bench to support the wood. Use clamps to hold your work in place. Never cut across your arm, knee or hand. Put on safety goggles, glasses or other eye protection. Wear a dust mask or respirator if sawing harmful materials such as treated wood. Plug in the saw. Start the saw and let it reach full power before starting to cut. Use both hands on the saw: one on
