# Operating modes

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- Adapt the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. A space of less than the height of one full tooth should be visible under the workpiece.

Loosen the clamping lever (7). For a smaller cutting depth, pull the saw away from the base plate (15); for a larger cutting depth, push the saw towards the base plate (15). Adjust the desired cutting depth at the cutting-depth scale. Retighten the clamping lever (7).

The clamping force of the clamping lever (7) can be readjusted. To do so, unscrew the clamping lever (7) and retighten it in a position offset by at least 30° in an anticlockwise direction.

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We recommend that you place the power tool down on the front side of the protective guard (17).

Loosen the clamping lever for mitre/bevel angle preselection (9). Swivel the saw to the side. Set the required mitre/bevel angle on the scale (8). Retighten the clamping lever (9).

Note: When making mitre cuts, the cutting depth is less than the value shown on the cutting depth scale (20).

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The cut mark (12) indicates the position of the saw blade when making a right-angled cut.

For a precise cut, place the circular saw against the workpiece as shown in the figure. We recommend making a test cut.