BTI HKS 61 Instrucciones De Manejo página 53

MAINTENANCE
Your BTI power tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of
maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, turn unit off and disconnect
machine from power source before
installing and removing accessories,
before adjusting or changing set-
ups or when making repairs. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Lubrication
Self lubricating ball and roller bearings are used in
the tool and relubrication is not required. However,
it is recommended that, once a year, you take or
send the tool to a service center for a thorough
cleaning, inspection and lubrication of the gear
case.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of
the main housing with dry air as often as
dirt is seen collecting in and around the
air vents. Wear approved eye protection
and approved dust mask when
performing this procedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or
other harsh chemicals for cleaning the
non-metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the materials
used in these parts. Use a cloth
dampened only with water and mild
soap. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into a liquid.
LOWER GUARD
The lower guard should always rotate and close
freely from a fully open to fully closed position.
Always check for correct operation before cutting
by fully opening the guard and letting it close. If the
guard closes slowly or not completely, it will need
cleaning or servicing. Do not use the saw until it
functions correctly. To clean the guard, use dry air
or a soft brush to remove all accumulated sawdust
or debris from the path of the guard and from
around the guard spring. Should this not correct the
problem, it will need to be serviced by an authorized
service center.
Base Plate Adjustment (fi g. 5, 28, 29)
Your base plate has been factory set to assure that
the blade is perpendicular to the base plate. If after
extended use you need to re-align the blade, follow
the directions below:
ADJUSTING FOR 90 DEGREE CUTS
1. Return the saw to 0 degrees bevel.
2. Place the saw on its side, and retract the lower
guard.
3. Set the depth of cut to 51 mm
(approximately 2").
4. Loosen the bevel adjustment lever (Fig. 29, g).
Place a square against the blade and the base
plate as shown in figure 28.
5. Using a wrench (p), turn the set screw (hh) on
the underside of the base plate until the blade
and the base plate are both in flush contact
with the square. Retighten the bevel adjustment
lever.
ADJUSTING BEVEL ADJUSTMENT LEVER (FIG. 29)
It may be desirable to adjust the bevel adjustment
lever (g). It may loosen in time and hit the base plate
before tighten ing.
To Tighten the Lever:
1. Hold the bevel adjustment lever (g) and loosen
the locknut (ii).
2. Adjust the bevel adjustment lever by rotating it
in the desired direction about 1/8 of a revolution.
3. Retighten nut.
Blades
A dull blade will cause inefficient cutting, overload
on the saw motor, excessive splintering and
increase the possibility of kickback. Change blades
when it is no longer easy to push the saw through
the cut, when the motor is straining, or when
excessive heat is built up in the blade. It is a good
practice to keep extra blades on hand so that
sharp blades are available for immediate use. Dull
blades can be sharpened in most areas.
Hardened gum on the blade can be removed with
kerosene, turpentine, or oven cleaner. Anti-stick
coated blades can be used in applications where
excessive build-up is encountered, such as pressure
treated and green lumber.
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