ISC TK 720/1, Operating Instructions Manual

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Layout (Fig. 1)
1 Saw table
2 Saw blade guard
3 Push stick
4 Saw blade
5 Splitter
6 Table insert
7 Parallel stop
8 Motor
9 Power cable
10 Stand
11 On/Off switch
12 Star-grip screw for parallel stop
13 Table support
14 Angle stop
15 Star-grip screw for height adjustment
16 Star-grip screw for the stop rail
17 Star-grip screw for the table support
18 Star-grip screw for saw blade guard
2. Items supplied
Carbide-tipped saw blade
Parallel stop
Angle stop
Push stick
Bench-type circular saw
3. Proper use
The TS 720/1 bench-type circular saw is designed
for the slitting and cross-cutting (only with the angle
stop) of all types of timber, commensurate with the
machine’s size. The machine is not to be used for
cutting any type of roundwood.
The machine is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose.
Any use other than that mentioned is considered to
be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the
manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury
resulting from such cases of misuse. The machine is
to be operated only with suitable saw blades. It is
prohibited to use any type of cutting-off wheel.
To use the machine properly you must also observe
the safety regulations, the assembly instructions and
the operating instructions to be found in this manual.
All persons who use and service the machine have
to be acquainted with this manual and must be
informed about its potential hazards.
It is also imperative to observe the accident
prevention regulations in force in your area.
The same applies for the general rules of
occupational health and safety.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes
made to the machine nor for any damage resulting
from such changes.
Even when the machine is used as prescribed it is
still impossible to eliminate certain residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise in
connection with the machine’s construction and
design:
Contact with the saw blade in the uncovered saw
zone.
Reaching into the running saw blade (cut
injuries).
Kick-back of workpieces and parts of workpieces
Saw blade fracturing.
Catapulting of faulty carbide tips from the saw
blade.
Damage to hearing if correct ear-muffs are not
worn.
Harmful emissions of wood dust when the
machine is used in closed rooms.
4. Important notes
Please read this manual carefully and pay attention
to the information provided. Use this manual to
familiarize yourself with the machine, its correct use
and safety regulations.
Safety regulations
Caution! When using electric tools it is imperative
to take the following basic safety precautions in
order to reduce the risk of electric shock, injury
and fire. Read and take note of these instructions
before you use this tool.
Follow all these safety regulations before and
while working with the saw.
Do not lose these safety regulations.
Avoid body contact with earthed parts.
When equipment is not being used it should be
kept in a dry, closed place out of children’s
reach.
You will work better and more safely if you keep
your tools sharp and clean. Check the power
cable regularly and have it replaced by an
authorized specialist at the first sign of any
damage.
Check your extension cables regularly and
replace them if damaged.
When working outdoors, use only extension
cables that are approved for outdoor use and
which are marked accordingly.