• 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.
Electrical safety
When using electric machines always observe the
safety regulations applicable in your country to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury. Read the following safety instructions and
also the enclosed safety instructions. Keep these
instructions in a safe place!
Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate.
Class II machine – Double insulation –
You don't need any earthed plug.
Replacing cables or plugs
If the mains cable becomes damaged, it must
be replaced with a special mains cable available
from the manufacturer or the manufacturer's
customer service. Dispose of old cables or plugs
immediately after replacing them with new ones. It
is dangerous to connect the plug of a loose cable
to a socket.
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.
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3. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTING
INSTRUCTIONS
Before adjusting the saw, make sure the
plug is removed from the socket.
Setting the sawing angle (bevel)
• Loosen both knobs (12).
• Rotate the soleplate to the correct position (0°
- 45°), and tighten the knobs. The sawing angle
(bevel) can be read on the angle indicator (14).
Fitting the parallel guide
• Loosen knob (11).
• Insert the parallel guide into the slots provided.
• Set the correct cut width and tighten the knob
(11).
Setting the cutting depth
• Loosen knob (3).
• Move the soleplate (7) downwards.
• Tighten the clamping knob (3) once the correct
depth is set.
Exchanging or cleaning the saw blade
Use only saw blades recommended by
the manufacturer, which conform to
EN 847-1.
• Use the shaft locking knob (13) to prevent the
shaft from rotating.
• Next loosen the hexagon screw (6) 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 (15).
• 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.
• Allow the safety guard to return over the saw
blade by releasing the knob (15).
• Press the shaft locking knob (13) back in, refit
the retaining ring (8) and tighten the hexagon
screw (6) firmly once more.