YATO YT-82168 Manual Original página 17

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Always use a splitting wedge except when plunge cutting. The splitting wedge must be reinstalled after the plunge cutting has
been completed. The splitting wedge causes interferences during plunge cutting and may cause rear kickback.
For proper operation, the splitting wedge must be recessed into the workpiece. The splitting wedge is ineff ective in prevent-
ing rear kickback during short cuts.
Do not operate the power saw if the splitting wedge is bent. Even a slight bend can slow the speed of the guard closing.
INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT
CAUTION! Only install the equipment when the supply voltage is disconnected. Pull the tool power cord plug out of the power
socket!
The power saw is supplied complete. After opening the factory packaging, check that all equipment items have been packed.
Then check the condition of the connections and possibly tighten the screw connecting the base to the fi xed guard and tighten the
screws fi xing the splitting wedge, if included with the power saw. Before fi rst use, assemble the saw blade.
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
Before starting work, make sure that the housing body and the connection cable with a plug are not damaged. In case of damage,
do not proceed with work.
Caution! All activities related to the assembly and replacement of saw blades, adjustment and maintenance of the power
tool should be carried out with the disconnected power supply to the tool. Therefore, before proceeding with these ac-
tivities: Pull the power saw power cord plug out of the power socket!
Saw blades
Select a saw blade designed to cut the selected type of material. The more teeth the saw blade has, the smoother the cutting
edges will be. Saw blades with several dozen teeth are better suited for cutting thinner materials with a thickness of less than 1
cm and soft wood.
Caution! Do not cut materials other than those specifi ed in the instructions manual.
Check that the installed blade is not damaged or cracked, and that the cutting teeth are not broken, etc. If any damage is found,
replace the saw blade with a new one.
Do not use deformed or cracked blades!
Do not use blades made of high speed steel.
Do not use abrasive discs. Use only blades intended for wood and similar materials compliant with EN847-1 standard.
Do not use saw blades that do not meet the specifi cations given in this instructions manual!
Do not use saw blades which body is thicker than the thickness of the splitting wedge! The maximum thickness of the blade teeth
is specifi ed in the technical data table.
Use only saw blades with a rotational speed greater than or equal to the power saw rotational speed.
When assembling, make sure that the saw blade rotation direction and the spindle rotation direction, indicated by an arrow on the
saw blade guard, are consistent.
Saw blade installation and replacement
Caution. When replacing or assembling the saw blade, do not disassemble the saw blade guards! If the saw blade is replaced
immediately after operation, wait for it to cool down.
Slide the wrench into the saw blade mounting screw socket. Press the lock button (II). The lock button has symbols in the form of
arrows and padlocks showing the lock operation. Slowly turn the saw blade using a wrench until the button collapses and blocks
the possibility of rotating the blade. Unscrew the screw fi xing the saw blade. Remove the saw blade and all mounting elements.
Before assembling the blade, thoroughly clean the spindle, mounting elements and the guard inside. It can be done with a brush
with plastic bristles, or with a compressed air stream with the pressure not exceeding 0.3 MPa. Do not use metal brushes or sharp
objects for cleaning.
Assemble inner mounting plate, saw blade and outer mounting plate (III) on the spindle. Tighten the mounting screw fi rmly and
securely, previously locking the spindle rotation by pressing the button.
After assembling the saw blade, adjust the splitting wedge located behind the saw blade. Loosen the wedge mounting screw
slightly with a wrench (IV) so that the wedge can be moved freely. Do not remove the screw completely. Make sure that the splitting
wedge is set so that:
- the distance between the splitting wedge and the edge of the saw blade with teeth is not more than 5 mm,
- the edge of the saw blade with teeth does not protrude more than 5 mm beyond the lower edge of the splitting wedge.
- it is in the line of the rotating saw blade,
- it is not wider than the saw blade width
Always use a splitting wedge! (in power saws factory-equipped with a splitting wedge)
Do not remove the splitting wedge that protects the saw blade and the tool from damage.
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