Table of Contents

1.Components and Parts

 

(standard delivery)

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2.

Please read first!

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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

Symbols on the Machine

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3.4

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

Rotating Table Lock Screw

 

 

Installation

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7.2

Connection of a Dust Collector ... 22

7.3

Installing the Support

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7.4

Installing the Stock Stop

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7.5

Installing the Work Support

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7.6

Connecting the Chip Bag

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7.7

Installing the

 

 

Work Clamp

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7.8

Mains Connection

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8.

Operation

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8.1

Standard Cross Cuts

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8.2

Mitre cuts

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8.3

Bevel Cuts

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8.4

Compound Mitre Cuts

25

8.5

Grooving

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8.6

Support

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8.7

Stock Stop

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8.8

Work Clamp

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8.9

Laser

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9.

Care and Maintenance

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9.1

Changing the Saw Blade

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9.2

Replacing the Batteries

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9.3

Replacing the Table Insert

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9.4

Adjustments

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9.5

Machine Cleaning

29

9.6

Machine 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

29

14.

Troubleshooting Guide

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15.

Technical Specifications

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15.1

Available Saw Blades

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2. Please read first!

These instructions have been written in a way which facilitates learning of how to safely operate your saw. These instruc- tions should be used as follows:

Read these instructions before use. Pay special attention to the safety information.

These instructions are intended for persons having a basic technical knowledge of the operation of machines such as the one described herein. If you have no experience whatsoever, we strongly recommend to seek the advise of an experienced person.

Keep all documents supplied with this machine for future reference. Retain proof of purchase in case of warranty claims.

If you lend or sell this machine be sure to have these instructions go with it.

The equipment manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from neglect of these operating instruc- tions.

Information in these instructions is indi- cated as under:

Danger!

Risk of personal injury or environmental damage.

Risk of electric shock! Risk of personal injury by electric shock.

Drawing-in/trapping haz- ard!

Risk of personal injury by body parts or clothing being caught.

Caution!

Risk of material damage.

Note:

Additional information.

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

indicate component parts;

are consecutively numbered;

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

... in the neighbouring text.

Instructions to be carried out in a certain sequence are numbered.

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

Listings are marked by a dash (–).

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3. Safety

3.1Specified Conditions of Use

This saw is intended for cross cuts, bevel cuts, mitre cuts, and compound mitre cuts of strips, profiled ledges, etc. Grooving is also possible as well. Only such materials suitable for cutting by the saw blade fitted may be cut (see "Tech- nical Specifications" for available saw blades).

The permissible workpiece dimensions must be observed (see "Technical Spec- ifications").

Stock having a round or irregular cross section (such as firewood) must not be cut, as it cannot be securely held during cutting. When sawing thin stock layed on edge, a suitable auxiliary fence must be used for firm support.

Any other use is not as specified. Unspecified use, alteration of the machine, or use of parts not approved by the manufacturer can cause unfore- seeable damage!

3.2General Safety Instruc- tions

When using this machine observe the following safety instructions, to minimise the risk of personal injury or material damage.

Please also observe the special safety instructions in the respective chapters.

Where applicable, follow the legal directives or regulations for the pre- vention of accidents pertaining to the use of crosscut saws.

AGeneral hazards!

Keep your work area tidy – a messy work area invites accidents.

Be alert. Know what you are doing. Set out to work with reason. Do not operate the tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medi- cation.

Consider environmental conditions: keep work area well lighted.

Prevent adverse body positions. Ensure firm footing and keep your balance at all times.

Do not operate the tool near inflam- mable liquids or gases.

This tool shall only be started and operated by persons familiar with crosscut saws, and who are at any time aware of the dangers associ- ated with the operation of such tool. Persons under 18 years of age shall use this tool only in the course of their vocational training, under the supervision of an instructor.

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