Flex CSE 55 T, Operating Instructions Manual

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CSE 55 T
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If the saw blade jams, it may move out
of the workpiece or cause a kickback
when the saw is restarted.
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Support large boards to prevent
the risk of a kickback due to a saw
blade jamming.
Large boards may sag under their own
weight. Boards must be supported
on both sides, both near the saw gap
and on the edge.
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Do not use blunt or damaged saw
blades.
If saw blades are blunt or have incorrectly
aligned teeth, the saw gap will be too
narrow, causing increased friction,
the saw blade to jam and a kickback.
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Before sawing, tighten the cutting
depth and cutting angle settings.
If you change the settings during sawing,
the saw blade may jam and cause
a kickback.
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Be particularly careful when sawing in
existing walls or other secluded areas.
When sawing, the plunging saw blade
may lock in concealed objects and cause
a kickback.
Function of the guard
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Before use, always check that the guard
closes properly. Do not use the saw
if the guard does not move freely and
does not close immediately.
Never clamp or tie the guard, as the saw
blade would be unprotected.
If the saw accidentally falls on the floor,
the guard may be twisted.
Ensure that the guard moves freely and
touches neither the saw blade nor other
parts at any cutting angle and depth.
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Check the condition and function
of the guard spring. If the guard and
spring do not function perfectly, have
the saw serviced before using it.
Damaged parts, sticky deposits or accu-
mulation of swarf will delay the function
of the lower guard.
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When making “plunge cuts”, which
is not implemented at right angles,
ensure that the saw base plate does
not move sideways.
A sideways movement may cause the saw
blade to jam resulting in a kickback.
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Do not place the saw on the workbench
or the floor without putting the guard
on the saw blade.
An unprotected coasting saw blade will
move the saw against the cutting direction
and will saw whatever is in its path.
In doing so, observe the stopping time
of the saw.
Function of the riving knife
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Use the saw blade which is suitable
for the riving knife.
To ensure that the riving knife functions,
the body of the saw blade must be thinner
than the riving knife and the tooth width
must be thicker than the riving knife.
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Adjust the riving knife as described
in these operating instructions.
Incorrect strength, position and alignment
may be the reason that the riving knife
does not effectively prevent a kickback.
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To ensure that the riving knife can func-
tion, it must be situated in the saw gap.
Over short sections the riving knife is in-
effective at preventing a kickback.
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Do not operate the saw if the riving
knife is twisted.
Even a minor fault can slow down
the closure of the guard.
Additional safety instructions
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Do not place hands in the swarf ejector.
You may be injured by the rotating parts.
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Do not work with the saw above your
head.
You do not have adequate control over
the electric power tool.
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Do not operate the electric power
tool stationary.
It is not designed to be operated with
a saw bench.
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Do not use saw blades made
of HSS steel.
These types of saw blades can break
easily.
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Do not saw any ferrous metals.
Glowing swarf may ignite the dust
extraction.
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The mains voltage and the voltage
specifications on the rating plate
must correspond.