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Using extension cables
Only use an approved extension cable suitable for the
power input of the machine. The minimum conductor
size is 1.5 mm2. When using a cable reel always unwind
the reel completely.
BEFORE USING THE CIRCULAR SAW:
• Check the following points:
• does the voltage of the motor correspond with the
mains voltage (appliances for a mains voltage of 230 V
• are the mains lead and the mains plug in a good
condition: solid, without any loose ends or damage;
• is the saw blade missing any teeth or showing
any cracks, it so must be replaced immediately.
• Make sure the blade is secure.
• Use this circular saw to saw only wood, wood-like
products.
• Do not use circular saw blades wich are deformed or
damaged.
• Do not use HSS blades.
• Only use blades meeting the required dimensions, as
well as data and descriptions;
Never apply any blades of which the thickness is
greater than that of the riving knife.
• Do not stop the blade of a circular saw by pressing
the blade from the side.
• Check that the blade guard can freely move and fully
closes.
• Never lock-up the guard in the open position.
• Never put sideward pressure on the blade. This may
cause the blade to break.
• Be careful when cutting wood with knots, nails or
cracks in it and/or dirt on it, as these can cause the
blade to get stuck.
• Never leave the circular saw unattended.
• Use this circular saw to saw only wood or wood-like
products.
USING THE MACHINE:
• Use clamps or a vice to hold the work.
• Never remove wood chips and saw dust that is close
to the saw blade with your hands. If there are small
pieces of wood left between the fixed and the
movable parts, the circular saw will have to be
stopped. The plug needs to be removed from the
socket, before any left piece can be removed.
• Check that the blade is suitable for the spindle speed
of the circular saw. Do not attempt to cut before the
circular saw has reached full speed. Make sure the
circular saw runs without load (i.e. is not in contact
with the work) when you switch it on. The circular
saw must have reached its full speed first.
• Never cut wood that is thicker than the depth of the
saw blade.
• When cutting in wooden walls or floors, check there
is no wiring or piping where you intend to cut.
• Switch off the tool and wait until the blade has
stopped completely before moving the saw away
from the work or putting it down. Hearing
protection should be worn when using circular saw.
SWITCH OFF THE MACHINE IMMEDIATELY
WHEN YOU DISCOVER:
• A defective mains plug or mains lead;
• A defective switch.
• Overheating of the circular saw.
• Smoke or odeur caused by scorched insulation.
3. ASSEMBLY AND
ADJUSTING INSTRUCTIONS
Before adjusting the saw, make sure the plug is
removed from the socket.
SETTING THE SAWING ANGLE (BEVEL)
Fig. B.
• Loosen both knobs (1).
• Rotate the soleplate to the correct position (0° -
45°), and tighten the knobs. The sawing angle (bevel)
can be read on the protractor (2).
FITTING THE RIP FENCE
Fig. B.
• Loosen knob (3).
• Insert the rip fence into the slots provided (4).
• Set the correct cut width and tighten the knob (3).
SETTING THE CUT DEPTH
Fig. C.
• Loosen knob (1).
• Move the soleplate (2) downwards.
• The cut depth of the saw blade can be read off on the
side of the safety guard.
• Tighten the clamping knob (1) once the correct
depth is set.
EXCHANGING OR CLEANING THE SAW
BLADE
Fig. D.
• Next loosen the hexagon screw (3) in the centre of
the saw blade, using the Allen key provided.
• Turn the safety guard to the rear, and hold it there
with the aid of the knob (1).
• Withdraw the retaining ring and the saw blade, and
clean the saw blade, or replace it with a new one.
• Again place the saw blade back on the shaft. Ensure
that the teeth of the saw blade are pointing in the
same direction as the riving knife (4).
• Ensure that the riving knife is set in such a way that
• the gap between it and the toothed wheel rim of the
saw blade does not exceed 5 mm
• and that the toothed wheel does not protrude more
than 5 mm beyond the lower edge of the splitting
wedge.
• The riving knife must always be used except when
cutting into the middle of the workpiece.
• Allow the safety guard to return over the saw blade
by releasing the knob (1).
• Refit the retaining ring (5) and tighten the hexagon
screw firmly once more.
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