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Table of Contents

1.Components and Parts (base model; optional equipment not

 

shown)

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2.

Please Read First!

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2.1

Symbols Used

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3.

Safety

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3.1

Specified Conditions of Use

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3.2

General Safety Instructions

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3.3

Specific Safety Instructions

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3.4

Labeling

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3.5

Safety Devices

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4.

Installation and transport

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5.

Special Product Features

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6.

Machine Details

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7.

Initial Operation

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7.1

Connection of a Dust Collector ...

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7.2

Mains Connection

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8.

Operation

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8.1

Standard Crosscuts

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8.2

Miter Cuts

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8.3

Bevel cuts

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8.4

Compound Miter Cuts

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8.5

Making Grooves

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8.6

Auxiliary Fence

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9.

Care and Maintenance

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9.1

Changing the Saw Blade

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9.2

Drive Belt Tensioning

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9.3

Kerf Plate Replacement

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9.4

Adjustments

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9.5

Cleaning

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9.6 Storage

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9.7

Maintenance

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10.

Tips and Tricks

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11.

Available Accessories

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12.

Repairs

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13.

Environmental Protection

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14.

Trouble Shooting

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15.

Technical Specifications

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2. Please Read First!

These operating instructions have been written to make it easier for you, the user, to learn how to operate this machine and do so safely. These instructions should be used as follows:

Read these instructions before use. When reading these instructions, pay special attention to and always follow all safety instructions.

These operating instructions are intended for people with basic tech- nical knowledge regarding the oper- ation of a machine like this or similar

electrical power tools. Inexperi- enced persons are strongly advised to seek competent advice and guid- ance from an experienced person before operating this machine.

Keep all documents supplied with this machine for future reference. Retain proof of purchase in case of warranty claims. For details on war- ranty terms and conditions, refer to the chapter "Warranty Terms and Conditions" at the beginning of this manual.

This machine must not be sold or lent to someone else without being accompanied by these operating instructions.

The manufacturer, its agents and distributors assume no liability for any personal injury to operating per- sonnel or bystanders, damage to property or damage to the machine itself caused entirely or in part by operational malfunction of the machine resulting from the non- observance of any operating or safety instructions given in this man- ual.

2.1Symbols Used

ADANGER

THE DESIGNATION DANGER, THE GENERAL DANGER SIGN (SEE SIGN ABOVE) AND THE OTHER TRIANGU- LAR DANGER SIGNS USED IN THIS MANUAL INDICATE AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE WARNING AND THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN MAY RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH OF OPERATING PERSONNEL.

OBSERVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES AND BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL!

IN ADDITION, PAY ATTENTION TO ALL OTHER APPLICABLE SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS, REGU- LATIONS FOR ACCIDENT PREVEN- TION, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) RULES AND REGULATIONS, ENVI- RONMENTAL AND ALL OTHER FED- ERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS IN EFFECT AT THE OPERATION SITE.

AWARNING

THE DESIGNATION WARNING, THE GENERAL WARNING SIGN (SEE SIGN ABOVE) AND THE OTHER TRIANGU-

LAR WARNING SIGNS USED IN THIS MANUAL INDICATE A HAZARDOUS SITUATION. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE WARNING AND THE INSTRUC- TIONS GIVEN MAY RESULT IN PER- SONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

OBSERVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES.

ACAUTION

THE DESIGNATION CAUTION INDI- CATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION AND ALERTS THAT FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE WARNING AND THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE.

OBSERVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES.

Note:

This symbol indicates addi- tional and useful informa- tion for the efficient and safe operation of the machine.

At times numbers are used in illus- trations (1, 2, 3, ...). These numbers:

denote component parts;

are consecutively numbered;

relate to the corresponding number(s) in brackets (1), (2), (3) ...

in the neighboring text.

Numbered steps must be carried out in sequence.

Instructions which can be carried out in any order are indicated by a bullet point (•).

Lists are indicated by a dash (–).

3. Safety

3.1 Specified Conditions of Use

This saw is intended for cross cuts, bevel cuts, miter cuts, and compound miter cuts of strips, framing lumber, pro- files, moldings, etc. It is also possible to make grooves. Please refer to chapter 15, "Technical Specifications", for the proper saw blade(s) for the materials you want to cut!

Do not cut materials and work pieces unless they conform to the permissible dimensions. See chapter 15, "Technical Specifications", for more information

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Elektra Beckum KGS 303 operating instructions Please Read First, Symbols Used, Safety Specified Conditions of Use