Flex CSM 4060, Operating Instructions Manual

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Portable circular saw for metals CSM 4060
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– When restarting a saw in the workpiece,
centre the saw blade in the kerf and
check that saw teeth are not engaged
into the material.
If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or
kickback from the workpiece as the saw is
restarted.
– Support large panels to minimise the risk
of blade pinching and kickback.
Large panels tend to sag under their own
weight. Supports must be placed under
the panel on both sides, near the line of cut
and near the edge of the panel.
– Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produces narrow kerf causing expressive
friction, blade binding and kickback.
– Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
levers must be tight and secure before
making cut.
If blade adjustment shifts while cutting,
it may cause binding and kickback.
– Use extra caution when making
a “plunge cut” into existing walls or other
blind areas.
The protruding blade may cut objects that
can cause kickback.
Guard
– Check lower guard for proper closing
before each use. Do not operate the saw
if lower guard does not move freely
and close instantly. Never clamp or tie
the lower guard into the open position.
If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard
may be bent. Raise the lower guard with
the retracting handle and make sure it
moves freely and does not touch the blade
or any other part, in all angles and depths
of cut.
– Check the operation of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be
serviced before use.
Lower guard may operate sluggishly
due to damaged parts, gummy deposits,
or a build-up of debris.
– Lower guard should be retracted
manually only for special cuts such as
“plunge cuts” and “compound cuts”.
Raise lower guard by retracting handle
and as soon as blade enters the material,
the lower guard must be released. For all
other sawing, the lower guard should
operate automatically.
– Always observe that the lower guard
is covering the blade before placing saw
down on bench or floor.
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause
the saw to walk backwards, cutting
whatever is in path. Be aware of the time it
takes for the blade to stop after switch is
released.
Damage to property!
The mains voltage and the voltage
specifications on the rating plate (5)
must correspond.
Noise and Vibration
The noise and vibration values have been
determined in accordance with EN 60745.
The a evaluated noise level of the power
tool is typically:
– Sound pressure level: 98 dB(A);
– Sound power level: 109 dB(A);
– Uncertainty: K = 3 dB.
Total vibration value (when sawing metal):
– Emissions value: a
h
= 2,3 m/s
2
– Uncertainty: K = 1.5 m/s
2
Attention
The indicated measurements refer to new
power tools. Daily use causes the noise and
vibration values to change.
Notes
The vibration emission level given in this infor-
mation sheet has been measured in accordance
with a standardised test given in EN 60745 and
may be used to compare one tool with another.
It may be used for a preliminary assessment of
exposure. The declared vibration emission level
represents the main applications of the tool.
However if the tool is used for different
applications, with different accessories or poorly
maintained, the vibration emission may differ.