Maintenance And Cleaning; Changing The Saw Blade; Replacing The Recuperating Spring - ATIKA BWS 500-2 Notice Originale

It is possible to cut wood with a diameter of min. 30 mm to
max. 170 mm are allowed to be sawed.
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You will get pieces of equal length if you pull out the
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length stop (14) and fix it in the desired position using the machine
knob (14a)
Use the support extension (4) for long wood pieces. Loosen the
star grip screw (4a), pull out the extension a bit and fix it again.
Close the safety flap (1).
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Saw only with the safety flap closed.
Now hold the handle (2) on the safety flap with both hands and
push the tilt table uniformly towards the saw blade. Avoid erratic
movements.
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The barbs on the jigging device prevent any turning of the wood
piece during sawing.
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Do not force the jigging device against the saw blade, the motor
speed should not drop too far.
After cutting, the jigging device is automatically brought back to its
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home position by spring force.
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If the recuperating spring (15d) is broken or worn, the jigging
device will not automatically return to its home position. Replace the
recuperating spring. See "Replacing the return spring".
Never saw without or with a damaged recuperating spring.
Only advance the wood piece after a completed sawing
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operation.
Conduct in case of accident or failure
1. Press the red button (O) on the ON/OFF switch.
2. Wait until the saw blade has come to a stop.
3. Disconnect the mains plug.
4. Initiate first aid actions in the event of injuries.
Conduct in the case of blocked saw blade due to
stuck wood pieces
1. Press the red button (O) on the ON/OFF switch.
2. Disconnect the mains plug.
3. Remove the blockage.
Wear protective gloves.
Do not remove the stuck wood piece with your hands but using a
suited wood piece.
4. Check the saw blade for any damages.

Maintenance and cleaning

Before each maintenance and cleaning work
 Switch off device
 Wait unitl the saw blade comes to a stop
 Pull out power plug
Maintenance and repair work other than those described in this chapter is
only allowed to be carried out by service staff.
For maintaining and cleaning, removed security devices must
unconditionally be mounted properly and proved again.
Use only original parts. Other parts can result in unexpected damages
and injuries.
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Cleaning
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Observe the following to maintain the operability of the
machine:
 Do not wash down device with water.
 Remove shavings and dust only with a brush or vacuum cleaner.
 Clean and oil all moving parts regularly.
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Never use any grease!
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Use for instance sewing machine oil, liquid hydraulic fluid or
environmentally acceptable spray oil.
 Take care that the saw blade remain free of rust and resin.
 Remove resin residues from the push frame surface.
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Resin residues can be removed with a commercial maintenance
and care spray.
 The saw blade is a wearing part and will become dull after prolonged
or frequent use.
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Renew the saw blade or have it sharpened.
Maintenance

Changing the saw blade

Remove the mains plug before changing the saw
blade.
Danger of cutting! The saw blade is massive and it could be to
slick. Wear gloves when replacing the saw blade.
 Do not use any saw blades made of HSS steel.
 Do not use any cracked saw blades or such that have changed
their shape.
 Only use well-sharpened saw blades.
Danger of burning! The saw blade is still hot shortly after cutting.
Remove the screw (12a) and the washers (12b) from the cover
plate (12).
Secure the tilt table (3) using the transport safety hook (6)
Remove the spring cotter pin (15b) and the washer (15c). Remove
the transport safety hook (6) and slowly lower the tilt table towards
the ground.
Slowly lower the tilt table towards the ground.
Use the locking pin (9) to secure the saw blade (17) against turning.
Loosen the screw (16a) with the mounting tool (23).
Remove the washer (16b), the front saw blade flange (16) and the
saw blade (17).
Clean the saw blade flanges (16, 18).
Check the feather key (20). Replace any damaged / worn feather
key immediately.
Install a new or sharpened saw blade.
Pay attention to the correct running direction of the saw
blade: The arrow on the safety guard and the arrow on the saw
blade must show to the same direction.
Reinstall the front saw blade flange and the washer.
Secure the saw blade using the screw (16a).
Lift the tilt table and guide the support pin through the bracket (B).
Slide the washer (15c) on the support pin (15a).
Plug the spring cotter pin (15b) through the support pin (15a).
Re-attach the cover plate (12).
Remove the locking pin (13).