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the sawdust extraction connector. Ensure that the
dust extractor line is safely and correctly connected.
▶ The moving swing guard hood must not be fixed in the
retracted guard hood when the saw is in use.
▶ Saw blades whose main body is thicker or tooth set
thinner than the thickness of the splitter must not be
used.
Important. Always pull out the power plug before
doing any work on the circular saw!
Using the circular saw
▶ Adjust the cutting depth, cutting angle and parallel
stop.
▶ Ensure that the ON/OFF switch is not depressed. Only
then should you connect the mains plug to a suitable
socket.
▶ Do not switch on the circular saw until you have fit -
ted a saw blade.
▶ Place the saw foot flat on the workpiece you wish to
saw. The saw blade must not be in contact with the
workpiece.
▶ Hold the circular saw firmly with both hands.
Switching ON/OFF
To switch on:
Press the locking button and the ON/OFF switch at the
same time .
▶ Allow the saw blade to accelerate until it reach -
es full speed. Then slowly move the saw blade along
the cutting line. Only exert gentle pressure on the saw
blade as you do so.
To switch off:
Release the locking button and ON/OFF switch.
▶ If you release the handle the equipment will shut
down automatically which means that it cannot oper -
ate accidentally.
▶ Ensure that you do not cover or block the ventilation
openings whilst working with the tool.
▶ Do not slow down the saw blade after you switch it
off by pressing it sideways.
Important! Do not put down the machine until the
saw blade has reached a complete standstill.
Important. Carry out a trial cut in a piece of waste
wood.
Changing the saw blade
Important. Always pull out the power plug before
doing any work on the circular saw!
Only use saw blades of the same type as the saw blade
supplied with this circular saw. Ask your dealer for ad
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vice.
▶ Push back and secure the moving swing guard hood us -
ing the lever for the swing guard hood.
▶ Use the saw blade wrench to apply counterpressure
to the flange.
▶ Undo the screw to secure the saw blade using the Al -
len key.
▶ Remove the flange and the saw blade in a downwards
direction.
▶ Clean the flange and insert the new saw blade. Pay
attention to the running direction (see arrow on the
guard hood and saw blade).
▶ Tighten the screw to secure the saw blade, check it
runs true.
▶ Before you press the On/Off switch, make sure that
the saw blade is correctly fitted and that moving parts
run smoothly and the clamping screws are tightened
securely.
Replacing the power cable
If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or its aftersales service
or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.
Cleaning and maintenance
Always pull out the mains power plug before starting any
cleaning work.
Cleaning
▶ Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor hous -
ing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the
equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with com
-
pressed air at low pressure.
▶ We recommend that you clean the device immediately
each time you have finished using it.
▶ Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and
some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents;
these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment.
Ensure that no water can seep into the device.