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the workpiece.
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Hold the circular saw firmly with both hands.
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Before you start your sawing work on the
workpiece, you can use the lever (15) to open the
swing guard hood (19) slightly. Starting the
sawing work is then easier.
6.3 Switching ON/OFF (Fig. 5)
To switch on:
Press the locking button (3) and the ON/OFF switch
(2) at the same time
앬
Allow the saw blade to accelerate until it reaches
full speed. Then slowly move the saw blade along
the cutting line. Only exert gentle pressure on the
saw blade as you do so.
To switch off:
Release the locking button and ON/OFF switch
앬
If you release the handle the equipment will shut
down automatically which means that it cannot
operate accidentally.
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Ensure that you do not cover or block the
ventilation openings whilst working with the tool.
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Do not slow down the saw blade after you switch
it off by pressing it sideways.
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Important! Do not put down the machine until the
saw blade has reached a complete standstill.
Important. Carry out a trial cut in a piece of
waste wood
6.4 Changing the saw blade (Fig. 6)
Important. Always pull out the power plug
before doing any work on the circular saw!
Only use saw blades of the same type as the saw
blade supplied with this circular saw. Ask your dealer
for advice.
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Press the spindle lock (11).
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Undo the screw to secure the saw blade (17)
using the saw blade key (13).
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Push back and secure the moving swing guard
hood (19) using the lever for the swing guard
hood (15).
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Remove the flange (18) and the saw blade (12) in
a downwards direction.
앬
Clean the flange and insert the new saw blade.
Pay attention to the running direction (see arrow
on the guard hood and saw blade).
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Tighten the screw to secure the saw blade (17),
check it runs true.
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Before you press the On/Off switch, make sure
that the saw blade is correctly fitted and that
moving parts run smoothly and the clamping
screws are tightened securely.
7. Replacing the power cable
If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-
sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid
danger.
8. Cleaning and maintenance
Always pull out the mains power plug before starting
any cleaning work.
8.1 Cleaning
n
Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor
housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible.
Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it
with compressed air at low pressure.
n
We recommend that you clean the device
immediately each time you have finished using it.
n
Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth
and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents
or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of
the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep
into the device.
8.2 Carbon brushes
In case of excessive sparking, have the carbon
brushes checked only by a qualified electrician.
Important! The carbon brushes should not be rep
laced by anyone but a qualified electrician.
8.3 Maintenance
There are no parts inside the equipment which
require additional maintenance.
9. Disposal and recycling
The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its being
damaged in transit. This packaging is raw material
and can therefore be reused or can be returned to
the raw material system.
The unit and its accessories are made of various
types of material, such as metal and plastic.
Defective components must be disposed of as
special waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.
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