Fieldmann FDK 201202-E, User Manual

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EN 14
Safety instructions
FDUK 201202-E
ATTENTION! Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly,
they must be repaired before use.
ATTENTION! Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts” or “compound
cuts”. Raise the lower guard by the lower guard lift lever and as soon as the blade enters the material, the lower guard
must be released.
ATTENTION! Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on the bench or
floo.
Riving knife
ATTENTION! Use appropriate riving knife for the circular-saw blade used.
ATTENTION! Adjust the riving knife as indicated in the instructions for use.
ATTENTION! Except for plunge cuts, always use the riving knife.
ATTENTION! In order for the riving knife to work, it must fit in o the cut-out in the processed piece.
ATTENTION! Do not operate the saw if the riving knife is bent.
ATTENTION! Make sure that the riving knife is so adjusted that the distance between the riving knife and the blade
rim is not greater than 5 mm and the blade rim does not reach out behind the lower edge of the riving knife by more than
5 mm.
ATTENTION! When replacing the circular-saw blade, make sure that the cut width is not smaller than the depth of the
riving knife.
Avoid the kickback of the saw.
ATTENTION! Kickback occurs when a force is exerted against the saw blade causing a quick and unexpected lift up
of the wood. Kickback is very dangerous but can be minimised if you identify its causes and avoid them.
The root of the circular-saw blade should always be in tight contact with the cut material Always hold the saw with your
both hands. Support the cut parts by large panels.
Be careful when cutting long parts which can be bent, twisted or pinch the circular-saw blade. Never cut in the centre of
the supported piece of wood. The wood could bend over and pinch the circular-saw blade.
Never cut overhead.
Do not exert pressure upon the saw. Let the circular-saw blade work at its own rate.
Secure the flange using clamps or cramp to avoid vibrations and irregular cuts.
Do not let the blade leave the cutting line as it could cause the saw jump out of the kerf.
Before cutting, check the wood and remove all bolts, clamps and nails.
Replace the circular-saw blade if it is dull.
Only use circular-saw blades according to EN 847-1 and never use circular-saw blades made of high speed steel - HSS.
ATTENTION! Wear hearing protection to reduce the risk of impaired hearing! Use protection against dangerous dust
inhaling.
ATTENTION! Wear gloves when working with circular-saw blades and roughly machined materials - circular-saw
blades should be carried in holders, if possible.
ATTENTION! Use means of protection against noise, dust and vibrations!!!
ATTENTION! Keep these safety instructions.