We advise you to factor in the following considerations to ensure you get optimal results with your circular saw:

• Place the nicer side of the workpiece facing down to minimise splintering
• Mark out a sawing line on your workpiece
• Only use sharp blades of the right type and remember: the more teeth there are, the finer the results
• Set the sawing depth to ensure that the blade doesn’t extend more than 3mm under the workpiece
• Set the right mitre corner, if desired
• Test the settings on a piece of waste material
• Make sure the saw is operating at its top speed before guiding the tool into the workpiece (the protective cap will open automatically)
• Applying too much forward pressure will reduce the speed of the blade, which will slow your work down
• Use a parallel guide to get a precise cut along the edge of a workpiece 
• Don’t lift the circular saw away from the workpiece until the blade has completely stopped