Look up an image:
Explore by theme
circular saw 
Portable electric saw with a circular blade; it is used for making straight cuts in various materials.
height adjustment scale
Regulates the blade’s height under the base plate, to control the depth of the cut.
motor
blade tilting mechanism
Device controlling the base plate’s degree of inclination to the blade so that straight or beveled cuts can be made.
blade tilting lock
Mechanism for locking the blade at the degree of inclination selected, between 45° and 90°.
knob handle
Handle for ease of guiding the tool while sawing.
base plate
Support plate for the tool, which rests on the surface of the piece to be cut.
rip fence
Movable part, perpendicular to the surface, controlling the width of the cut in the lengthwise direction.
blade locking bolt
Part attaching the blade to its rotation axle.
lower blade guard
Retractable sheath covering the lower part of the blade, which lifts as the cut advances.
lower guard retracting lever
For manually raising the lower blade guard.
upper blade guard
Fixed sheath covering the upper part of the blade to protect the user’s hands and prevent sawdust from escaping.
blade
Thin metal disk with teeth; it rotates to cut pieces of metal or wood.
handle
For optimal control of the tool, it is advisable to place one hand on the handle and the other on the knob handle.
trigger switch
Connection mechanism for starting or stopping the tool by squeezing with the finger.
