M1Y-YH5-185 - Saw Cotech - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Circular Saw
Brand	Cotech
Model	M1Y-YH5-185
Voltage	230 V AC, 50 Hz
Power	1300 W
No-Load Speed	4700 rpm
Cutting Depth at 90°	63 mm
Cutting Depth at 45°	42 mm
Blade Diameter	185 mm
Blade Bore	16 mm
Weight	4.3 kg
Sound Pressure Level	95.5 dB(A) K=3 dB(A)
Sound Power Level	106.5 dB(A) K=3 dB(A)
Vibration Value	2.462 m/s² K=1.5 m/s²
Adjustable Bevel Angle	0° to 45°
Cutting Depth Adjustment	Yes, with locking lever
Parallel Guide	Yes, included
Blade Guard	Lower retracting guard with spring
Spindle Lock	Yes, for blade changes
Dust Port	Yes, for dust extraction
Included Accessories	Allen key, parallel guide
Safety Features	Lock button, blade guard, insulated handles
Maintenance	Keep vents clean; clean with soft cloth and mild soap
Disposal	Follow local regulations for electronic waste

Frequently Asked Questions - M1Y-YH5-185 Cotech

How do I change the saw blade on the Cotech M1Y-YH5-185?

Unplug the saw. Press the spindle lock (15) to prevent rotation. Use the Allen key (17) to loosen the socket head screw (7) (left-hand thread). Retract the blade guard using lever (5), remove flange washer (6) and old blade. Install new blade with correct rotation direction, reassemble, and tighten screw.

What is the maximum cutting depth at 90° and 45°?

At 90°, the maximum cutting depth is 63 mm. At 45°, it is 42 mm.

How do I adjust the cutting depth?

Unplug the saw. Loosen the depth adjustment locking lever (16). Lower the shoe (9) to the desired depth using the scale markings, then tighten the lever securely.

How do I set the bevel angle?

Unplug the saw. Loosen the bevel adjustment locking lever (11). Tilt the shoe to the desired angle (0°–45°) using the index mark, then tighten the lever. Check with a try square if needed.

What safety precautions should I take when using this circular saw?

Always wear safety glasses and ear protection. Keep hands away from the blade. Use both handles. Ensure the workpiece is secured. Disconnect power before adjustments. Use the blade guard properly and avoid kickback by supporting large boards and using sharp blades.

Why is my saw not starting?

Check that the saw is plugged in and the wall socket has power. Ensure the lock button (14) is pressed to enable the power switch. If still not starting, inspect the power cord or fuse.

How do I use the parallel guide?

Loosen the parallel guide locking knobs (12). Set the desired width by sliding the guide, then tighten the knobs. The guide helps maintain a straight cut parallel to the edge.

What does kickback mean and how can I prevent it?

Kickback is a sudden backward motion of the saw caused by a pinched or misaligned blade. Prevent it by: holding the saw firmly with both hands, using sharp blades, supporting large boards, and not forcing the saw. Stand to the side of the blade.

How should I clean and maintain the saw?

Keep the motor ventilation openings free of dust. Clean the saw with a soft cloth and mild soap. Do not use solvents. Regularly check the blade guard and spring function. Sharpen or replace dull blades.

What is the correct blade size for this saw?

The saw uses blades with 185 mm diameter and 16 mm bore. Always use blades of the correct size and shape to ensure safe operation.

USER MANUAL M1Y-YH5-185 Cotech

Read the entire instruction manual carefully and make sure that you fully understand it before you use the equipment. Keep the manual for future reference.

Viktig information:

Original instructions

Bruksanvisning i original

Please read the entire instruction manual before use and save it for future reference. We reserve the right for any errors in text or images and for making any necessary technical changes to this document. If you should have any questions concerning technical problems please contact our Customer Services.

1. Safety

General Safety Instructions for Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools

Warning! Read all the instructions. Failure to adhere to the following instructions may lead to electric shocks, fires and/or serious injury. The term “electrical hand tools” in the warning text below refers to your mains operated or battery operated hand tool.

1) The work space

a) Keep the work space clean and well illuminated. Cluttered and poorly lit areas invite accidents.
b) Do not use electrical hand tools in explosive environments, i.e. nearby flammable liquids, gas or dust. Electrical hand tools generate sparks that could easily ignite dust or fumes.
c) Keep away from children and other spectators while using the electrical hand tool. Distractions can make you lose your concentration and control.

2) Electrical safety

a) The electrical hand tool's plug must fit correctly in the wall socket. Never modify the plug in any way. Never use an adaptor together with earthed electrical hand tools. Unmodified plugs and suitable wall sockets decrease the risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed objects, such as pipes, radiators, ovens or refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is earthed.
c) Do not expose the electrical hand tool to rain or other wet conditions. If water gets inside an electrical hand tool it increases the risk of electrical shock.
d) Do not misuse the lead. Never use the lead to carry, drag or pull the plug out of the wall socket. Keep the lead away from heat, oil, sharp edges and movable parts. Damaged or tangled leads increase the risk of electrical shock.
e) When you use an electrical hand tool outdoors; use an extension cord suitable for this purpose. Use of an extension cord for outdoor use decreases the risk of electrical shock.

3) Personal safety

a) Pay attention to what you do and use common sense when using electrical hand tools. Never use an electrical hand tool if you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment of not paying attention while using an electrical hand tool may result in serious injury.
b) Use protective equipment. Always use safety glasses. Using protective equipment such as a face mask, slip resistant protective shoes, a helmet and ear defenders when needed decreases the risk of injury.
c) Avoid unexpected starts. Make sure that the switch is set to OFF before you connect the device to the wall socket. Never carry an electrical hand tool with one finger on the trigger or never connect the hand tool to a wall socket when the switch is set to ON, since it may result in injury.
d) Remove all service tools/keys before switching on the hand tool. A forgotten service tool on a rotating part of the electrical hand tool may result in injury.
e) Do not overreach. Make sure you stand steady and well balanced at all times. This gives better control in unexpected situations.
f) Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewellery. Keep hair, clothes and gloves away from moving parts. Loose fitting clothes, jewellery or long hair could get caught in moving parts.
g) If the equipment for suctioning or collecting dust is available make sure it is connected and used properly. Using technical aids may reduce dust related hazards.

4) Use and maintenance of the electrical hand tool.

a) Do not overload the hand tool. Use a hand tool suitable for the work you are to perform. At the correct rate of feed, the correct tool will carry out the work better and more safely.
b) Never use the electrical hand tool if the switch does not work properly to turn on and shut off the tool. All electrical hand tools that cannot be operated by the switch are dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Unplug the lead from the wall socket before making any adjustments, changing accessories or storing the electrical hand tool away. These precautions reduce the risk of the electrical hand tool starting unexpectedly.
d) Store electrical hand tools that are not being used out of children's reach. Do not let people unfamiliar with the electrical hand tool or its instructions use it. Electrical hand tools can be dangerous if they get into the hands of inexperienced users.
e) Inspect electrical hand tools regularly. Check that all settings are correct, that no moving parts are getting jammed, that no parts are broken and for other reasons that might cause the electrical hand tool to malfunction. If something is damaged it must be repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained electrical hand tools.
f) Keep the tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp blades are less likely to jam and are easier to control.

g) Use the electrical hand tool, accessories and such according to the instructions and in a way suitable for the type of electrical hand tool used. Using the electrical hand tool for work other than that for which it is intended could result in a dangerous situation.

5) Service

a) Repairs and service should only be performed by qualified persons, and only with original spare parts. This guarantees the safety of the electrical hand tool.

Safety Instructions Specific to Circular Saws

DANGER:

a) Keep hands at a safe distance from the saw blade. Keep your other hand on the front handle or on the housing. If you are holding the saw with both hands you cannot cut your hand.
b) Do not reach under the workpiece. The blade guard will not protect you from the blade underneath the workpiece.
c) Adjust the cutting depth to suit the thickness of the workpiece. Less than the length of one of the saw blade's teeth should be visible under the workpiece.
d) Do not hold the workpiece in your hands or across you leg.
Fasten the workpiece to a stable surface. It is important that the workpiece is correctly supported to minimise the risk of personal injury, to prevent the saw blade from binding and to prevent you from losing control of the saw.
e) Hold the electrical hand tool by its insulated handles whenever performing tasks where there is a risk of the saw cutting through hidden power cables or its own power cable. Contact with a live wire can lead to the metallic parts of the electrical hand tool becoming live and giving the user an electric shock.
f) When rip sawing: Use the parallel guide fence or guide rail. This will improve the precision of the sawing and reduce the chance of the saw blade binding.
g) Always use saw blades of the correct size and shape (diamond shaped or round). The saw blade must have the correct bore size (spindle hole diameter).
h) Never use damaged or incorrect washers or bolts to attach the saw blade. The washers and bolts for the saw blade are specially designed to achieve maximum performance and safety.

Additional Safety Instructions for all Saws

Reasons for kickback and preventing kickback:

• Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, jammed or incorrectly aligned saw blade which causes the saw to jump back violently out of the workpiece towards the user.
• When the saw blade binds in the saw cut it stops rotating and the motor causes the saw to be thrown backwards towards the user.
• If the saw blade is twisted or distorted in the saw cut the teeth at the back of the saw blade can fasten in the workpiece and eject it towards the user.

Kickback is caused by the saw being used incorrectly, for the wrong purpose or under the wrong conditions and can be avoided by taking the following precautions:

a) Hold the saw firmly in both hands with your arms in a position to be able to parry a kickback. Stand to one side of the sawblade, not in line with it.
A kickback can cause the saw to jump backwards but it can be controlled if certain precautions are taken.
b) If the sawblade binds or if for some reason the work is interrupted. Release the trigger and hold the saw still until the sawblade has come to a complete stop. Never attempt to withdraw the saw from the workpiece when the blade is rotating, as this could cause a kickback. Examine and take the necessary measures to minimise the risk of blade jamming.
c) When starting the saw in a workpiece. Centre the sawblade in the saw cut and make sure that the teeth are not touching the material. If the saw blade has jammed it could wander upwards or be ejected from the workpiece when the saw is restarted.
d) Support large boards to reduce the risk of the saw blade binding or of the saw kicking back. Large boards tend to bow under their own weight. The boards need to be supported on both sides, near the saw cut and near the edge of the board.
e) Do not use blunt or damaged saw blades. Blunt or incorrectly set saw blades can produce saw cuts that are too narrow, producing too much friction and causing the saw blade to bind or the saw to kickback.
f) The cutting depth and angle adjusters must be locked in place before sawing begins. If any of the saw blade setting adjusters moves during cutting the blade could jam or the saw could kickback.
g) Be especially careful when plunge sawing in walls or objects where it is not possible to see what one is sawing. The saw blade could cut into objects that could cause kickbacks.

Safety Instructions for Saws Fitted with Inner Blade Guard

a) Make sure that the lower blade guard is properly closed before each use.

• Do not use the saw if the lower blade guard does not move freely and close immediately.
• Never clamp or bind the lower blade guard in the open position. If the saw is accidentally dropped the lower blade guard might be bent. Raise the lower guard using the handle and make sure that it can move freely and does not catch on the sawblade or anything else when sawing at all angles and depths.

b) Make sure that the spring on the lower blade guard works. If the guard and spring do not work properly they must be serviced before use. The guard might be slow due to damaged parts, sticky deposits or built-up waste.
c) The lower blade guard may only be removed manually in exceptional circumstances such as plunge sawing and compound sawing. Move the lower guard using the handle, and as soon as the sawblade makes contact with the material the guard must be released. For all other sawing the lower guard must work automatically.
d) Make sure that the lower blade guard is covering the blade before leaving the saw on a bench or on the floor. An unguarded rotating blade can cause the saw to move backwards and saw through everything in its path. Bear in mind that it takes time for the saw blade to come to a stop after the power switch has been released.

Guide to Safety Symbols

Read the entire instruction manual.

Always use ear protection.

Always use safety glasses.

2. Product Description

1. Handle
2. Power Switch
3. Dust Port
4. Saw Blade
5. Lower Blade Guard Retracting Lever
6. Flange Washer
7. Socket Head Blade Screw
8. Blade Guard (retracting)
9. Shoe
10. Parallel Guide
11. Bevel Adjustment Locking Lever
12. Parallel Guide Locking Knob
13. Front Handle
14. Lock Button for power switch
15. Spindle Lock Button
16. Depth Adjustment Locking Lever

Accessories (included)

1. Allen Key

3. Controls and Functions

Power switch

Switching on and off

Start: Press in lock button (14) to enable the power switch (2) to be pressed.

Stop: Release buttons.

Spindle lock

Push in the spindle lock (15) to lock the spindle when changing the blade.

Guard retracting lever

Pull this lever (5) to open the saw blade guard.

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4. Settings

Warning: Always unplug the saw before making any adjustments or repairs.

Setting the cutting depth

1. Undo the locking lever (16).
2. Lower the shoe (9) to the desired depth according to the marks.
3. Tighten the locking lever.

Setting the parallel guide

1. Undo the locking knobs (12).
2. Set the desired width.
3. Tighten the locking screw.
4. Check the measurement.

Setting the bevel angle

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1. Undo the locking lever (11).
2. Set the desired angle (0–45°) using the index mark.
3. Tighten the locking lever.
4. Check the angle using a try square if necessary.

Changing the blade

1. Hold in the spindle lock (15) to prevent the blade (4) rotating.
2. Undo the socket head screw (7) using the allen key (17).
   N.B: The screw has a left-hand thread.
3. Move the blade guard (8) back and hold it using the retracting lever (5).
4. Remove the flange washer (6) and then the saw blade.

1. Attach the new blade in the reverse order. Make sure that it rotates in the right direction.

N.B: Make sure that the blade is correctly aligned and centred and that the fixing screw is tight before turning the saw on.

5. Troubleshooting

The following table contains information that might help diagnose and rectify common problems.

Symptom Problem Solution
The motor does not start.	No power supply from the wall socket.	Check the connection.
	Is the saw plugged in? Check the connection.
Weak power, slow sawing.	Blunt or damaged blade. Sharpen or replace it.
The motor does not run at full speed under load.	Too much pressure applied.	Do not apply as much pressure to the blade.
	The motor is overheated. Run the motor at full speed without any load for a while.
Heavy vibration. Loose blade. Tighten the screw and make sure that the blade is centred.

6. Care

• Always keep the motor's ventilation openings free of dust and debris.
• Clean the circular saw whenever necessary using a soft cloth and washing-up liquid.
• Never use solvents or strong detergents.

7. Disposal

Follow local ordinances when disposing of this product. If you are unsure about how to dispose of this product contact your municipality.

8. Specifications

Voltage 230 V AC, 50Hz

Power 1300 W

No-load speed 4700 rpm

Cutting depth at 90° 63 mm

Cutting depth at 45^ 42 mm

Saw blade 185/16 mm

Weight 4.3 kg

Lpa (sound pressure) 95.5 dB(A) K: 3 dB(A)

Lwa (sound power) 106.5 dB(A) K: 3 dB(A)

Vibration Value ah 2.462 m/s ^2 K: 1.5 m/s ^2

Cirkelsåg

ART.NR 18-3087 MODELL M1Y-YH5-185-UK 30-9985 M1Y-YH5-185

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4. Inställningar

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1. Håndtak
2. Strømbryter
3. Tilkoblingspunkt for sponsuger
4. Sagblad
5. Manøverspak for sagdeksel
6. Skive
7. Inseksskrue for sagbladet
8. Bevegelig beskyttelse
9. Bunnplate
10. Parallellanhold
11. Låsespake for vinkelinnstilling
12. Låseskrue for parallellanhold
13. Fremre håndtak
14. Låseknapp för strömbryter
15. Spindellås
16. Låsespak for innstilling av dybde

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4. Innstillinger

1. Løsne låsespaken (16).
2. Senk bunnplaten (9) ned til ønsket sagdybde i henhold til markeringen.
3. Dra til låseskruen.

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1. Løsne låsespaken (11).
2. Still inn ønsket vinkel (0–45°) mot indexmerket.
3. Dra til låseskruen.
4. Kontrollmål med en vinkelhake ved behov.

Bytte av sageklinge

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4. Asetukset

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4. Einstellungen

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Declaration of Conformity

Declares that this product complies with the requirements of the following directives and standards

Machinery directive 2006/42/EC

EN 60745-1/A11:2010

EN 60745-2-5:2010

EMC directive 2004/108/EC

EN 55014-1/A1:2009

EN 55014-2/A2:2008

EN 61000-3-2/A2:2009

EN 61000-3-3:2008

Low voltage directive 2006/95/EC

EC type certificate, no. M8A 13 03 39641 491

Issued by the following notified body:

Klas Balkow

President

Insjön, Sweden, 2013-10-04

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