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Changing the saw blade (see figures D1−D3)
Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any
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work on the power tool.
Wear protective gloves when fitting the saw blade.
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There is a risk of injury when touching the saw blade.
Only use saw blades that have a maximum permitted speed
higher than the no-load speed of the power tool.
Only use saw blades that match the specifications given in
this operating manual and that have been tested and marked
in accordance with EN 847-1.
Only use saw blades that are recommended by the power
tool manufacturer and are suitable for use on the material
you want to saw. This will prevent the saw teeth overheating
when sawing.
Removing the Saw Blade
– Bring the power tool into the work position.
– Swivel the retracting blade guard (9) to the back and hold
it in this position.
– Turn the hex socket screw (39) with the hex key
(6 mm) (32) and at the same time push the spindle
lock (28) until it engages.
– Keep holding the spindle lock (28) and loosen the hex
socket screw (39) by turning it clockwise (left-hand
thread).
– Remove the clamping flange (40).
– Remove the saw blade (41).
– Slowly push the retracting blade guard back down.
Fitting the saw blade
When fitting the saw blade, make sure that the cutting
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direction of the teeth (arrow direction on the saw
blade) matches the direction of the arrow on the pro-
tective guard.
If required, clean all the parts you want to fit before installing
them.
– Swivel the retracting blade guard (9) to the back and hold
it in this position.
– Place the new saw blade on the inner clamping
flange (42).
– Fit the clamping flange (40) and the hex socket
screw (39). Press the spindle lock (28) until it engages
and tighten the hex socket screw by turning it anticlock-
wise.
– Slowly push the retracting blade guard back down.
Operation
Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any
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work on the power tool.
Transport Safety Lock (see figure E)
The transport safety lock (34) makes it easier to handle the
power tool when transporting it to various working locations.
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Unlocking the power tool (work position)
– Press the tool arm down slightly by the handle (4) to re-
lease the transport safety lock (34).
– Pull the transport safety lock (34) all the way out.
– Slowly guide the tool arm upwards.
Locking the power tool (transport position)
– To lock the saw table (12) in place, tighten the locking
knob (15).
– Swing the tool arm downwards by the handle (4) until you
can press the transport safety lock (34) all the way in.
The tool arm is now securely locked and ready for transport-
ation.
Preparing for operation
Extending the saw table (see figure F)
The free end of long workpieces must have something
placed underneath it or be supported.
The saw table can be extended left and right using the exten-
sion bar (21).
– Loosen the clamping screw (13).
– Pull out the extension bar (21) to the required length.
– Retighten the clamping screw (13) to fix the extension
bar.
Moving the fence (see figure G)
You have to move the adjustable fence (23) to saw bevel
angles.
– Loosen the wing bolt (43).
– Pull the adjustable fence (23) all the way out.
– Retighten the wing bolt (43).
After sawing the bevel angles, slide the adjustable fence
(23) back again (loosen the wing bolt (43); slide the fence
(23) all the way in; retighten the wing bolt).
Clamping the workpiece (see figure H)
To ensure maximum safety while working, the workpiece
must always be firmly clamped.
Do not saw workpieces that are too small to clamp firmly.
– Press the workpiece firmly against the fences (11) and
(23).
– Insert the supplied screw clamp (22) into one of the cor-
responding holes (35).
– Loosen the wing bolt (44) and adjust the screw clamp to
the workpiece. Tighten the wing bolt again.
– Tighten the threaded rod (45) to fix the workpiece in
place.
Releasing the workpiece
– To loosen the screw clamp, turn the threaded rod (45)
anticlockwise.
Setting mitre and bevel angles
To ensure precise cuts, the basic settings of the power tool
must be checked and adjusted as necessary after intensive
use.
Experience and suitable special tools are required for this.
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