Graphite 43295483, Manual

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• Insert parallel guide bar into two holes in the saw base (5) .
• Set desired distance (use the scale).
• use the parallel guide locking knob to fix the parallel guide (4) .
The parallel guide can also be used for cutting at angles ranging
from 0° to 45°.
Never put hand or fingers behind the working saw. When kick
back happens the saw can fall on the hand, it may be the cause
of heavy body injury.
MOVING THE LOWER GUARD
Lower guard (9) of cutting blade (6) is pushed away automatically as
the blade deepens into the material.
To remove it manually push the lower guard lever (3) .
DUST EXTRACTION
Circular saw is equipped with dust outlet (1) that allows for
extraction of sawdust produced when cutting.
OPERATION / SETTINGS
SWITCHING ON / SWITCHING OFF
The mains voltage must match the voltage on the rating plate of
the circular saw. Hold the saw with both hands when starting up,
because engine turning moment may cause uncontrolled turn of
the power tool.
Remember that rotating parts of the saw rotate for some time
after the tool has been switched off.
The saw is equipped with the switch lock button (14) that protects
against accidental starting.
Switching on:
• Press the switch lock button (14) (fig. B) .
• Press the switch button (13) .
Switching off:
• Release pressure on the switch button (13) .
CUTTING
• When starting operation always hold the saw firmly with both
hands by two handles.
• Switch on the circular saw only when it is away from the material
that is to be cut.
• Do not press the saw too hard. Pressure should be moderate and
continuous.
• After the cut is finished allow the cutting blade to stop completely.
• If the cutting is aborted before the task is completed, prior to
continuation start the saw and allow for idle operation. Wait until
the tool achieves its full rotational speed and then carefully drive
the cutting blade into the kerf in the processed material.
• When cutting perpendicular to fibres of material (wood), fibres
tend to lift up and tear off (moving the saw slowly minimizes this
effect).
• Ensure the lower guard reaches its extreme position.
• Before starting to cut always ensure that cutting depth locking
lever and knob for base bevel adjustment are tightened firmly.
• With the circular saw use only cutting blades with correct arbour
hole and outer diameter.
• Processed material must be firmly fixed.
• Place wider part of the saw base on the part of the material, which
is not cut off.
If the object is small, fix the processed material with F-clamps. If
the circular saw base does not move on the processed material,
but is lifted instead, there is danger of kick back.
Properly fixed processed material and firm hold of the tool ensure
full control over power tool operation. This allows to avoid risk of
body injury. Do not try to hold short pieces of material with your
hand.
BEVEL CUTTING
• Loosen the knob for base bevel adjustment (17) (fig. C) .
• Use the scale to set the saw base to appropriate angle (from 0°
to 45°).
• Tighten the knob for base bevel adjustment (17) .
Remember that for bevel cutting the risk of kick back is greater
(pinching of cutting blade more probable), therefore it is
particularly important that the saw base lies on the processed
material with its whole surface. Perform cutting with smooth move.
MAKING A CUT BY CUTTING INTO MATERIAL
Disconnect the saw from power supply before starting any
adjustments.
• Set desired cutting depth that matches thickness of material
planned to be cut.
• Tilt the saw so the front edge of the saw base lies on the cut
material and 0° marker for perpendicular cutting is in the line of
planned cutting.
• When the saw is in the place to start cutting, lift the lower guard
(9) with the lower guard lever (3) (cutting blade is lifted above the
material).
• Switch the power tool on and wait until cutting blade reaches its
full rotational speed.
• Gradually lower the saw and sink the cutting blade in material
(during this move front edge of the saw base should have contact
with surface of the material).
• When the blade starts cutting release the lower guard.
• When whole surface of the saw base rests on the material, move the
saw forward to proceed with cutting.
• Never move the saw backwards when the blade is rotating, there
is danger of kick back.
• Finish cutting in reverse order it was started, by turning the saw
around line of contact of the processed material and front edge
of the tool base.
• Before removing blade from the material, allow it to stop after
switching the saw off.
• Finish the process with reciprocating saw or hand saw when
necessary.
CUTTING OR CUTTING OFF LARGE PIECES OF MATERIAL
When cutting large boards of material support them to avoid
potential blade hitch (kick back) due to pinching the blade in
material kerf.
• Support the panel or board close to the place of cutting.
• Ensure the cutting blade settings guarantee that work bench or
support will not be damaged during cutting.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Unplug the power cord from the mains socket before commencing
any activities related to installation, adjustment, repair or
maintenance.
• Keep the ventilation holes of the saw body pervious with no
deposition of dust. All adjustment parts of the saw should also be
clean. Clean them with brush when necessary. The most effective
cleaning is with the use of compressed air. Wear anti-splinter
goggles and protective mask always when using compressed air.
Do not clean ventilation holes by inserting sharp objects there, such
as screwdrivers and alike.
• When cleaning never use petrol, solvents or detergents that could
damage plastic parts of the saw.
• In case of excessive sparking on the motor commutator stop using
the power tool and deliver it to service workshop.
• During normal operation cutting blade gets blunt after some
time. When it happens it is necessary to apply greater pressure
when moving the saw during cutting. When cutting blade is found
damaged, replace it immediately.
• Cutting blade must always be sharp.