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Portable electric saw with a circular blade; it is used for making straight cuts in various materials.

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Regulates the blade’s height under the base plate, to control the depth of the cut.

Device controlling the base plate’s degree of inclination to the blade so that straight or beveled cuts can be made.

Mechanism for locking the blade at the degree of inclination selected, between 45° and 90°.

Handle for ease of guiding the tool while sawing.

Support plate for the tool, which rests on the surface of the piece to be cut.

Movable part, perpendicular to the surface, controlling the width of the cut in the lengthwise direction.

Part attaching the blade to its rotation axle.

Retractable sheath covering the lower part of the blade, which lifts as the cut advances.

For manually raising the lower blade guard.

Fixed sheath covering the upper part of the blade to protect the user’s hands and prevent sawdust from escaping.

Thin metal disk with teeth; it rotates to cut pieces of metal or wood.

For optimal control of the tool, it is advisable to place one hand on the handle and the other on the knob handle.

Connection mechanism for starting or stopping the tool by squeezing with the finger.