Operation Manual

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take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of
blade binding.
c. When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre
the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw
teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw
blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from
the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
d. Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade
pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag
under their own weight. Supports must be placed
under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut
and near the edge of the panel.
e. Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce
narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade
binding and kickback.
f. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut.
If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may
cause binding and kickback.
g. Use extra caution when making a “plunge
cut” into existing walls or other blind areas.
The protruding blade may cut objects that can
cause kickback.
Safety instructions for circular saws with outer
or inner pendulum guards and with tow guard
a. Check lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard
does not move freely and close instantly.
Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the
open position. If saw is accidentally dropped,
lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard
with the retracting handle and make sure it moves
freely and does not touch the blade or any other
part, in all angles and depths of cut.
b. Check the operation of the lower guard spring.
If the guard and the spring are not operating
properly, they must be serviced before use.
Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to
damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up
of debris.
c. Lower guard should be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts”
and “compound cuts.” Raise lower guard
by retracting handle and as soon as blade
enters the material, the lower guard must be
released. For all other sawing, the lower guard
should operate automatically.
d. Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing saw down
on bench or fl oor. An unprotected, coasting
blade will cause the saw to walk backwards,
cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the
time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is
released.
Additional safety instructions for all saws with
riving knife
a. Use the appropriate riving knife for the blade
being used. For the riving knife to work, it must
be thicker than the body of the blade but thinner
than the tooth set of the blade.
b. Adjust the riving knife as described in
this instruction manual. Incorrect spacing,
positioning and alignment can make the riving
knife ineffective in preventing kickback.
c. Always use the riving knife except when
plunge cutting. Riving knife must be replaced
after plunge cutting. Riving knife causes
interference during plunge cutting and can create
kickback.
d. For the riving knife to work, it must be engaged
in the workpiece. The riving knife is ineffective
in preventing kickback during short cuts.
e. Do not operate the saw if riving knife is bent.
Even a light interference can slow the closing rate
of a guard.
Residual risks
The following risks are inherent to the use of saws:
- Injuries caused by touching the rotating parts
Even with the application of the relevant safety
regulations and the implementation of safety
devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided.
These are:
- Impairment of hearing.
- Risk of accidents caused by the uncovered parts
of the rotating saw blade.
- Risk of injury when changing the blade.
- Risk of squeezing fi ngers when opening the
guards.
- Health hazards caused by breathing dust
developed when sawing wood, especially oak,
beech and MDF.
Saw blades
 Do not use blades of larger or smaller diameter
than recommended. For the proper blade rating
refer to the technical data. Use only the blades
specifi ed in this manual, complying with EN 847-1.
 Warning! Never use abrasive wheels.
Safety of others
 Warning! Wear ear protection when using this
tool.