Hilti SCW 18-A, Original Operating Instructions

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Note
Check that the blade to be fitted complies with the technical requirements and that it is well
sharpened. A sharp saw blade is an essential requirement for a perfect cut.
1. Pull the battery out of the product to the rear.
2. Clean the mounting flange and the clamping flange.
3. Fit the mounting flange onto the drive spindle the right way round.
4. Open the pivoting guard.
5. Fit the new saw blade.
6. Fit the outer clamping flange the right way round.
7. Insert the hex. socket wrench in the saw blade clamping screw.
8. Press the drive spindle lockbutton.
9. Secure the clamping flange with the clamping screw by turning the hex. socket wrench in the opposite
direction to the direction-of-rotation arrow.
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The spindle lockbutton engages.
10. Before using the power tool, check that the saw blade is correctly seated and tightened securely.
5.4 Adjusting the cutting depth 5
1. Pull the battery out of the product to the rear.
2. Release the cutting depth adjustment clamping lever.
3. Lift the product in a scissor movement and set the desired cutting depth by closing the clamping lever.
Note
The cutting depth should always be set to a depth approx. 5 to 10 mm greater than the thickness
of the material to be cut.
5.5 Setting the cutting angle 6
1. Pull the battery out of the product to the rear.
2. Release the cutting angle adjustment clamping lever.
3. Pivot the product into the desired position.
4. Tighten the cutting angle adjustment clamping lever.
5.6 Inserting the battery 2
WARNING
Risk of injury! Inadvertent starting of the circular saw.
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Before fitting the battery, check that the circular saw is switched off and that the safety lock is not
pressed in (i.e. safety lock is active).
WARNING
Electrical hazard! Risk of short circuiting.
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Before inserting the battery, check to ensure that the battery terminals and the contacts on the
circular saw are free from foreign objects.
WARNING
Risk of injury! Hazard presented by a falling battery.
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A falling battery may present a risk of injury to yourself and others. Check that the battery is
securely seated in the circular saw.
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Push the battery into the product from the rear as far as it will go and until it is heard to engage with a
double click.
Printed: 20.10.2015 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5135507 / 000 / 03