What cutting angles and depths can be adjusted with a Cordless Circular Saw? How to operate?

1. Cutting Angle Adjustment
1. Cutting Angle Range
Most Cordless Circular Saws support angle adjustment from 0 to 45 degrees, and some high-end models can even reach a wider angle range. This feature enables cordless circular saws to make straight cuts, bevel cuts, and compound angle cuts, which are suitable for a variety of scenarios:
0 degrees (straight cut): for standard straight cuts, such as cutting plywood, flooring, or wood strips.
45 degrees (bevel cut): suitable for splicing frames or making inclined edges, such as installing baseboards or furniture splicing.
2. Steps to adjust the cutting angle
Release the angle adjustment lock: Find the angle adjustment lock located on the side of the saw base plate, usually a knob or lever device.
Select the desired angle: Tilt the base plate to the desired angle (such as 22.5 degrees or 45 degrees) according to the markings on the dial. The dial is usually designed to be clearly visible for precise positioning.
Lock the angle: Tighten the lock to ensure that the base plate is firmly fixed to avoid deviation during cutting.
2. Cutting Depth Adjustment
1. Cutting Depth Range
The cutting depth of a Cordless Circular Saw usually depends on the diameter of the saw blade. Take the common 165mm or 185mm saw blade as an example:
Straight cutting depth: Generally up to 55-65mm, suitable for cutting wood, plywood or MDF boards of regular thickness.
Bevel cutting depth: At a 45-degree angle, the cutting depth will be reduced, usually about 35-45mm, and the specific value varies depending on the model.
2. Steps to adjust the cutting depth
Loosen the depth adjustment lever: Find the depth adjustment lever or knob near the saw blade guard.
Adjust the bottom plate position: Slide the saw bottom plate up and down so that the exposed part of the saw blade corresponds to the required cutting depth. It is usually recommended that the saw blade only expose about 3mm below the material thickness to ensure cutting efficiency and safety.
Fix the depth adjustment lever: After confirming the depth, tighten the adjustment lever to lock the bottom plate position.
3. Precautions for cutting depth adjustment
Before each adjustment, make sure that the cordless circular saw battery is powered off to prevent accidental startup.
Choose the appropriate depth according to the material thickness to avoid saw blade wear or material damage caused by overcutting.
3. Combine angle and depth for compound cutting
In some complex woodworking or construction scenarios, it may be necessary to adjust the cutting angle and depth at the same time. For example, when making frame splicing, you may need to adjust the angle to 45 degrees and set the cutting depth to 30-40mm according to the thickness of the wood.
The operation steps are as follows:
First adjust the angle: set the inclination angle of the saw bottom plate according to the above method.
Then adjust the depth: after the angle is set, adjust the exposed length of the saw blade according to the material thickness.
Test the cutting effect: Before formal cutting, you can try cutting on the waste material to ensure that the angle and depth meet the requirements.
IV. Advantages of the cutting adjustment function of Cordless Circular Saw
Flexible adaptation to a variety of tasks
Combining straight cutting with bevel cutting to meet different needs from ordinary cutting to fine splicing.
The depth adjustment function enables it to cut materials of different thicknesses without changing tools.
Simple operation, efficient and safe
Through a simple lock or knob design, users can quickly complete adjustments and significantly improve work efficiency. In addition, the proper depth setting of the saw blade can also reduce the risk of flying chips and rebound of materials, and improve work safety.
Meet the needs of professional and amateur users
Whether it is a construction worker or a DIY enthusiast, the cutting angle and depth adjustment functions can provide users with greater operating freedom and adapt the tool to different usage scenarios.