Festool HK 85 EB, Original Instructions Manual

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Contents
1 Symbols..................................................... 18
2 Safety warnings.........................................18
3 Intended use..............................................22
4 Technical data........................................... 22
5 Parts of the device.....................................22
6 Operation...................................................22
7 Settings......................................................23
8 Working with the electric power tool........25
9 Service and maintenance..........................26
10 accessories................................................26
11 Environment.............................................. 27
12 General information.................................. 27
1 Symbols
Warning of general danger
Warning of electric shock
Read the operating instructions and
safety instructions.
Wear ear protection.
Wear protective gloves when changing
tools and working with raw materials.
Wear a dust mask.
Wear protective goggles.
Do not dispose of it with domestic
waste.
Direction of rotation of saw and the
saw blade
Saw blade dimensions
a = diameter
b ... Locating bore
Safety class II
Danger area! Keep hands away!
Pull out the mains plug
Risk of pinching fingers and hands!
STOP
Electro-dynamic run-down brake
CE marking: Confirms the conformity
of the power tool with the European
Community directives.
UKCA marking: The United Kingdom
Conformity Assessed symbol is a
marking for products being placed on
the market in the United Kingdom. It is
a manufacturers indication that the
product is in conformance with the rel­
evant regulations in the UK.
Tip or advice
Handling instruction
2 Safety warnings
2.1 General power tool safety warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings, in­
structions, illustrations and specifica­
tions provided with this power tool. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
2.2
Safety instructions for specific circular
saws
Cutting procedures
–
DANGER: Keep hands away from cut­
ting area and the blade. Keep your second
hand on auxiliary handle, or motor hous­
ing. If both hands are holding the saw, they
cannot be cut by the blade.
– Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
The guard cannot protect you from the
blade below the workpiece.
– Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of
the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the
blade teeth should be visible below the
workpiece.
–
Never hold the workpiece in your hands or
across your leg while cutting. Secure the
workpiece to a stable platform. It is impor­
tant to support the work properly to mini­
mise body exposure, blade binding, or loss
of control.
–
Hold the power tool by the insulated han­
dle surfaces if you intend to perform work
that entails a risk of cutting into hidden
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