ATIKA TK 250, Original Instructions Manual

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Remove all nails and metal objects from the work piece
prior to sawing.
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Pay attention that the work piece does not contain any
cables, ropes, cords or the like.
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Only begin cutting after the saw blade has reached its
required rotational speed .
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Do not overload the machine! You work better and safer in
the given
performance range .
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Only operate the machine with complete and correctly
attached
safety equipment and do not alter anything on the
machine that could impair the safety.
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Replace the bench insert if the sawing gap is worn.
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Do not use any cracked saw blades or such that have
changed their shape.
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Use only sharp saw blades since dull saw blades not only
increase the danger of
back kicking but also cause
excessive load on the motor.
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Do not use saw blades made of high speed steel (HSS)
since this steel is hard and brittle; use only tools according
to EN 847-1.
The use of other tools and other accessories can signify
a risk of injury for you.
Pay attention that the saw blade conforms to the
dimensions specified under "Technical Data" and is suitable
for the work piece material.
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Use the splitting wedge provided . It must be set so that its
distance to the tooth rim of the saw blade is no more than 5
mm above the bench.
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Use only fine-tooth saw blades to cut thin or thin-wall work
pieces.
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Only saw one work piece at a time . Never saw several
work pieces at the same time or do not bundle several
individual pieces together for cutting. There is danger that
individual pieces may be caught by the saw blade in an
uncontrolled manner.
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Do not use the saw for purposes it is not intended for (see
intended use).
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When longitudinally cutting narrow workpieces (distance
between the saw blade and the parallel rip fence less than
120 mm), use the
pushstick .
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To push narrow workpieces against the parallel rip fence,
use a
pushstick .
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Pushsticks can be purchased in retail outlets.
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Do not use defective pushsticks.
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You work better and safer in the given performance range. It
has to be positioned in the way that the saw blade is
covered completely except for the part necessary for the
work piece machining.
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Ensure that cut off pieces are not caught up by the saw
blade and projected away.
ƒ Do not remove splinters, chips and waste from the
hazardous area of the saw blade by hand .
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It is not permissible to use wobble devices and g roove
milling tools .
ƒ Cutting logs with the standard feed guides is not
permissible. When
cutting logs , use a special device,
which secures the workpiece on both sides of the saw blade
against turning.
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Always keep sufficient distance to the saw blade. Maintain
sufficient distance from driven components during
operation.
ƒ The saw blade runs after . Wait until the saw blade has
come to a standstill before remove splinters, chips and
waste.
ƒ Do not slow the saw blade down by applying lateral
pressure to it.
ƒ Switch the machine off and remove the mains plug from
the socket when
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carrying out repair works
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maintenance and cleaning
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removal of faults (this also includes the removal of
jammed splinters)
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checks of connecting lines, whether these are knotted or
damaged
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Transporting the saw
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Changing the saw blade
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leaving the saw unattended (even during short
interruptions)
ƒ Look after your saw with care:
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Keep your tools sharp and clean in order to be able to
work better and safer.
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Follow the maintenance instructions and the
instructions for tool exchange.
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Keep handles dry and free of oil and grease.
ƒ Check the machine for possible damage :
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Before further use of the machine the protection
devices or slightly damaged parts must be checked
carefully for their proper and intended function.
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Check whether the movable parts function perfectly
and do not stick or whether the parts are damaged. All
parts must be correctly installed and fulfil all conditions
to ensure perfect operation of the saw
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Damaged guards and parts must be properly repaired
or exchanged by a recognized, specialist workshop;
insofar as nothing else is stated in the instructions for
use.
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Damaged or illegible security labels have to be
replaced.
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Do not allow any tool key to be plugged in !
Before switching on, check always that wrenches and
adjusting tools are removed.
ƒ Store unused equipment in a dry, locked place out of the
reach of children.
Electrical safety
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Design of the connection cable according to IEC 60 245 (H
07 RN-F) with a core cross-profile section of at least
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1.5 mm2 for cable lengths up to 25m
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2.5 mm2 for cable lengths over 25m
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Long and thin connection lines result in a potential drop .
The motor does not reach any longer its maximal power; the
function of the device is reduced.
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Plugs and coupler outlets on connection cables must be
made of rubber, non-rigid PVC or other thermoplastic