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x. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
For your safety before performing any maintenance on the saw turn off the power switch
and unplug the power cord.
WARNING!
GENERAL RULES
• Always clean the machine before performing any
maintenance/ repair.
• Before performing any cleaning/maintenance
/repair, the machine must be switched off with the
main power switch.
Steps to Follow When Cleaning:
• Please do not use aggressive cleaners (i.e.
containing solvents). Do not use high-pressure
water jets, aggressive detergents or solutions and
liquids with a temperature exceeding 86ºF! Use a
fluff-free cloth only.
• Use a cloth which may be lightly moistened only for
removing dust and dirt. Hard packed dirt can be
removed with a soft brush.
• For the sake of safety, no water/cleaning
liquid/vapor may penetrate into the electric motor,
connectors/plugs, switches, etc. Therefore cover
all apertures, holes in the housing, connectors or
plugs, etc. or seal them with adhesive tape!
• Use a soft, low-pressure water jet and a brush to
rinse dirt and incrustations away. Be particularly
careful when near hazardous parts of the machine
(e.g. switch, motor). Clean the motor and switches
only by wiping with a moist cloth.
• Do not “rinse” the bearings of the drive elements to
prevent them from running dry. The ball bearings
of the machine are permanently lubricated.
• After cleaning, remove all covers and adhesive
tape! All screws/nuts which you may have
loosened must be tightened again!
• After wet cleaning, try the machine on a power
outlet which is equipped with a power breaker (i.e.
fault current circuit breaker). If the fault current
circuit breaker cuts the power supply, the machine
must be inspected by an authorized dealer prior to
use!
CLEANING
After every use of the machine:
• Remove dirty water from container.
• Remove dirt and mud from the bottom of the
container.
• Rinse the immersion pump with fresh water to
prevent the water pump from clogging with
residual dirt.
After wet cleaning and before using the machine
again:
• Connect the machine to an electric power outlet
equipped with a “GFCI” safety power breaker. If the
safety power breaker cuts off the electrical power
supply, do not try to operate the machine but have
it checked by an authorized dealer first.
PROLONGED PERIOD OF NON-USE
Before not using the machine for a prolonged period
of time:
• Clean and lubricate all movable parts. However, do
not grease the guide rails.
After not using the machine for a prolonged period of
time:
• Check that the stand is safely fixed.
• Check that all screw joints and nuts are fixed.
• Check that the cutting table is seated properly on
the guide rails and that it moves easily along the
entire length of the rails.
• With the saw blade removed, switch on the motor
for an instant and switch it off again. If the motor
does not run, have the machine inspected by a
qualified electrician.
• Check that the immersion pump works properly.
Turn on the cooling water tap and switch the
machine on. If the pump does not give any water or
only a little, switch the machine off at once. Clean
the pump, or replace if necessary.
EXTREME TEMPERATURE
Ambient temperature below 32° F (Winter):
• To prevent the water in the pump and cooling
system from freezing, remove the water after using
the machine or when there will be a long break.
Make sure that the cooling system is entirely
drained so that there is no water left inside the
pump and water hose!
