Operating Instructions - Haussmann 8400048 Manuel De L'utilisateur

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ACCESSORIES
The HAUSSMANN 8400048 Circular Saw is supplied with the following
accessories as standard:
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Blade (not fitted)
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Blade wrench
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Rip fence
UNPACKING
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your HAUSSMANN
Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing. Check immediately whether all
parts and accessories are included. If anything is missing, or broken, contact
Customer Service at 1-866-206-0888. If you find anything wrong, do not operate
the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure
to do so could result in serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY
The HAUSSMANN circular saw is packed, fully assembled except for the
rip fence and blade.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
You have purchased a 15 Amp circular saw with laser line cutting system.
Please refer to the safety instructions given earlier in this manual for important
instructions regarding the use of the laser.
The saw is capable of ripping and cross cutting hardwoods, softwoods and man
made boards quickly, accurately and safely.
By loosening the bevel adjustment knob (9), the body and the blade of the saw
can be tilted to any angle up to 55° for making angle cuts. Please note that the
maximum depth of cut is reduced when cutting at an angle.
A fixed upper blade guard (16) encloses the upper part of the blade. As the saw
advances through the work piece, the pivoting lower blade guard (14) is pushed
back by the edge of the wood to expose only that part of the blade which is
needed. When the blade clears the work, the spring loaded lower blade guard
snaps back to completely enclose the blade.
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING DEPTH
CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from
the power supply before making any adjustments.
1. Ensure that the saw is facing away from you.
2. Loosen the depth locking lever (18).
3. Hold the base plate flat against the edge of the work piece and lift the
body of the saw until the blade is at the right depth. Use the depth of cut
indicator (19) to determine the cutting depth.
4. Tighten the depth locking lever (18).
NOTE. Always use the correct blade depth setting. The correct blade
depth setting for all cuts should not be more than 1/4" (6.35mm) below the
material being cut. Allowing more depth will increase the chance of kickback
and result in a rough cut.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ADJUSTING THE BEVEL ANGLE
CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from
the power supply before making any adjustments.
1. The saw can be adjusted to cut at any angle between 0° and 55°. When
making 45° bevel cuts, there is a notch (24) in the saw base to help you line
up the blade with the line of cut. Align your line of cut with the inner blade
guide notch on the base of the saw when making 45° bevel cuts.
2. Loosen the bevel adjustment knob (9) located at the front of the base plate.
3. Tilt the body of the saw until the required angle is reached using the bevel
scale (10) as a guide.
4. Tighten the bevel adjustment knob (9) to secure the base plate.
NOTE. Always make a trial cut in a scrap piece of material along a
guideline to determine how much you should offset the blade from the
guideline to make an accurate cut.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
1. Connect the plug to the power supply.
2. Depress the lock-off button (5) to either the left or right and squeeze the
trigger switch (4).
3. The blade will take approximately 2 seconds to reach full speed.
4. When you release the trigger, the tool turns off and the lock-off button re-
engages to prevent accidental operation.
CAUTION. Allow the blade to come to a complete standstill before setting
the saw down.
MAKING A CUT
1. Mark the line of cut on the work piece.
2. Adjust the depth of cut and bevel angle as required.
3. When making 90° cross or rip cuts, align your line of cut with the outer blade
guide notch on the base of the saw.
4. When making 45° bevel cuts, align your line of cut with the inner blade
guide notch on the base of the saw.
5. Rest the front edge of the base on the work piece.
6. Start the motor by depressing the lock-off button (5) and squeezing the
trigger switch (4).
7. Always let the blade reach full speed (approximately 2 seconds) before you
begin to cut into the work piece.
8. Slowly push the saw forward using both hands.
9. When making a cut always use steady, even pressure. Forcing the saw
causes rough cuts and could shorten the life of the saw or cause kickback.
Allow the blade and the saw to do the work.
10. After completing your cut, release the trigger switch and allow the blade to
come to a complete stop. Do not remove the saw from the work piece while
the blade is moving.
NOTE. Since blade thickness varies, always make a trial cut in scrap
material along the guideline to determine how much, if any, the guideline
must be offset to get an accurate cut.
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