d) Support large panels or boards to reduce
the risk of the saw blade jamming and caus-
ing a kickback. Large panels or boards can
bend under their own weight. Panels/boards
must be supported on both sides: both in the
vicinity of the saw cut and also at the edge.
e) Do not use damaged or blunt saw blades. Saw
blades with blunt or misaligned teeth may cause
excessive friction in the saw cut and cause a saw
blade jam and kickback.
f) Before sawing, ensure that the fastenings
GB
for the cut depth and cut angle settings are
MT
tightened. If the settings change during sawing,
the saw blade can jam and cause a kickback.
g) Be particularly careful when sawing in existing
walls or other obscured areas. The saw blade
could get caught on a hidden object and cause
a kickback.
Function of the lower blade guard
a) Before every use, check to ensure that the
lower blade guard closes properly. Do not
use the saw if the lower blade guard cannot
move freely and does not close itself imme-
diately. Never jam or fasten the lower blade
guard open. If the saw accidentally falls to the
fl oor, the lower blade guard may be bent or
damaged. Open the blade guard using the
release lever and ensure that it moves freely
and does not touch the saw blade or other
parts at any cutting angles or depths.
b) Check that the spring for the lower blade
guard is functioning correctly. Have the device
serviced before using it if the lower blade
guard and spring are not working properly.
Damaged parts, sticky deposits or accumulations
of chippings can cause the lower blade guard
to operate to slowly.
c) Open the lower blade guard by hand only
for certain cuts such as plunge or angle cuts.
Use the release lever to open the lower blade
guard and let go of this as soon as the saw
blade penetrates the workpiece. During all
other types of sawing work, the lower blade
guard should function automatically.
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d) Do not leave the saw on the work bench
or the fl oor if the lower blade guard is not
fully covering the saw blade. An unprotected,
still-spinning saw blade moves the saw in the
opposite direction to the cutting direction and
saws anything in its path. Always, take into
account that the saw blade takes some time to
stop spinning.
Supplementary notes
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Do not use any grinding discs.
■
Use only saw blade with diameters correspond-
ing to the label on the saw.
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When sawing wood or other materials which
may create dusts that are hazardous to health,
always connect a suitable, certifi ed vacuum
extractor device.
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Wear a dust mask when sawing wood.
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Use only the recommended saw blades.
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Always wear ear protectors.
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Do not allow the teeth of the saw blade to overheat.
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When sawing plastic, avoid melting the plastic.
Original accessories / additional
equipment
■
Only use accessories and additional equipment
that are specifi ed in the operating instructions
and are compatible with the device.
Initial Operation
Fitting / changing the saw blade
Always pull out the plug from the mains before
changing the saw blade
1. Set the cutting depth (using locking screw for
cutting depth scale
position, 0 mm.
2. Swing the lower blade guard
the release lever
3. Press the spindle lock button
and use the Allen key
screw/washer
. Now remove the clamping
screw/washer
and the clamping fl ange
(see also Fig. A).
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) to the minimum
back using
and put the device down.
(until it engages)
to release the clamping
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