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Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 649 1500   Rep. Ireland 1890 946 244
Web Support: WWW.EINHELL.CO.UK
Model Number: PTS 15/250

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PTS15_250 User Guide AW.qxd  25/4/08  10:03 am  Page 4

Summary of Contents for PTS 15/250

Page 1: ...owledge that as well as your 3 year parts and labour warranty you have the added peace of mind of dedicated helplines and web support UK N IRELAND HELPLINE NO 0151 649 1500 REP IRELAND HELPLINE NO 1890 946 244 WEB SUPPORT www einhell co uk MODEL NUMBER PTS 15 250 User Guide Warranty PTS15_250 User Guide AW qxd 25 4 08 10 03 am Page 2 ...

Page 2: ... WWW EINHELL CO UK Model Number PTS 15 250 03 Introduction 04 General Information Safety Instructions 10 Assembly and Parts List 17 Getting Started 19 Features 20 Instructions 28 Other Useful Information 31 Warranty Card 02 Contents PTS15_250 User Guide AW qxd 25 4 08 10 03 am Page 3 ...

Page 3: ... peace of mind that comes with purchasing a product made by one of Europe s leading manufacturers All products brought to you by PowerCraft are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety and as part of our philosophy for customer service and satisfaction are backed by our comprehensive 3 Year Warranty We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come PTS15_250 ...

Page 4: ... these safety regulations Guard against electric shock 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 Keep mounted attachments sharp and clean to enable you to work well and safely Check the power cable regularly and have it replaced by an authorized specialist at the first sign of any damage Check your extensi...

Page 5: ...m2 If you use a cable reel the complete cable has to be pulled off the reel Do not carry the tool by its cable Check the power cable Never use a faulty or damaged power cable Do not use the cable to pull the plug out of the socket Protect the cable from heat oil and sharp edges Do not leave the saw in the rain and never use it in damp or wet conditions Provide good lighting Do not saw near flammab...

Page 6: ...f high speed steel HSS Use only blades which are recommended by the manufacturer comply with EN 847 1 and come with a warning notice When changing the blade make sure that the cutting width is not smaller and the saw plate not bigger than the thickness of the splitter Faulty saw blades 4 have to be replaced immediately Never use saw blades which do not comply with the data specified in this manual...

Page 7: ...nning To rectify faults or remove jammed pieces of wood always switch off the machine first Pull out the power plug If the sawing gap is worn replace the table insert 6 Pull out the power plug Carry out conversions adjustments measurements and cleaning jobs only when the motor is switched off Pull out the power plug Before switching on make sure that all keys and wrenches have been removed from th...

Page 8: ...and keep your balance at all times Check the tool for damage Each time before re using the tool carefully check that the guards or any slightly damaged parts are working as intended Check that the moving parts are in good working order that they do not jam and that no parts are damaged Make sure that all parts are fitted correctly and that all other operating conditions are properly fulfilled Unle...

Page 9: ...n in charge as soon as they are discovered Use only the transport devices to move the machine Never use the guards for handling and moving the machine While you are moving the machine it is best to cover the top part of the blade e g with the guard Do not cut rebates or grooves without fitting a suitable guard e g a tunnel type guard over the saw table Circular saws must not be used for slotting j...

Page 10: ...ng out any maintenance resetting or assembly work on the cutting off machine 1 Saw table 2 Saw blade guard 3 Push stick 4 Saw blade 5 Splitter 6 Table insert 7 Parallel stop 8 Handwheel 9 Adjusting and 10 Base frame 11 ON OFF switch 12 Eccentric lever 13 Extractor hose 14 Cross stop 15 Screw with wing 16 Extractor adapter 20 Fixing screw 35 Length extension 36 Width extension 37 Table support 43 R...

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Page 12: ...ant The longer struts have to be used on the sides Now mount the rubber feet 43 on the legs and turn the saw together with the base frame so that it stands upright on the floor Finally secure all the screws and nuts on the base frame so that they are tight Fig 6 Table width extension and length extension Fig 7 8 Use the screws and nuts to fasten the table width extension and length extension 35 36...

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Page 14: ...to max cutting depth move to 0 position and lock in place Remove the saw blade guard Take out the table insert 6 Slacken the fixing screw 20 Setting for maximum cuts Fig 10 11 12 Push up the splitter 5 until the gap between the saw table 1 and the upper edge of the splitter 5 equals approx 10 cm The distance between the blade 4 and the splitter 5 should be 3 5 mm Retighten the screw 20 and mount t...

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Page 16: ...e power plug first Remove the table insert by undoing the two countersunk head screws Undo the nut with a size 24 wrench on the nut itself and a second fork wrench size 13 on the motor shaft to apply counter pressure Important Turn the nut in the direction of rotation of the saw blade Take off the outer flange and pull the old saw blade off the inner flange by dropping the blade at an angle Clean ...

Page 17: ...ws etc Before you actuate the On Off switch make sure that the saw blade is correctly fitted and that the machine s moving parts run smoothly Before you connect the machine to the power supply make sure the data on the rating plate is the same as that for your mains Proper use The bench type circular saw is designed for the slitting and cross cutting only with the cross stop of all types of timber...

Page 18: ...pplies 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 s...

Page 19: ...Features 5 Powerful 1500w motor 250mm x 30mm bore blade size 73mm maximum cutting capacity 53mm at 45 610mm x 440mm anodised table surface 3 x side extensions included Underframe with safety stabiliser included Includes parallel stop cross fence with angle scale and push stick PTS15_250 User Guide AW qxd 25 4 08 10 03 am Page 20 ...

Page 20: ...ench type circular saw has two different guide faces For thick material you must use the stop rail 25 as shown in Fig 14 for thin material you must use the stop rail as shown in Fig 13 To change over the stop rail 25 to the lower guide face you have to slacken the two knurled screws 26 in order to disconnect the stop rail 25 from the holder 24 Remove the two knurled screws 26 through the one slot ...

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Page 22: ...ngle of 45 to the rear Set the required cutting width Slacken the knurled screws 26 and push the stop rail 25 forward until it touches the imaginary 45 line Retighten the knurled screws 26 Cross stop Fig 17 Slide the cross stop 14 into the groove 49 of the table Slacken the knurled screw 32 Turn the cross stop 14 until the arrow points to the angle required Retighten the knurled screw 32 When cutt...

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Page 24: ...ng position that is in line with the cutting direction Set the parallel stop 7 in accordance with the workpiece height and the desired width Switch on the saw Place your hands with fingers closed flat on the workpiece and push the workpiece along the parallel stop 7 and into the blade 4 Guide at the side with your left or right hand depending on the position of the parallel stop only as far as the...

Page 25: ... Be sure to use a push block when making longitudinal cuts in very narrow workpieces with a width of 30 mm and less The low guide face of the parallel stop is best used in this case There is no push block supplied with the saw Available from your specialist dealer Replace the push block without delay when it becomes worn 23 PTS15_250 User Guide AW qxd 25 4 08 10 03 am Page 26 ...

Page 26: ...adjust to the required angle If you also want to tilt the blade 4 use the groove 49 which prevents your hand and the cross stop from making contact with the blade guard If necessary use the stop rail 25 Press the workpiece firmly against the cross stop 14 Switch on the saw Push the cross stop 14 and the workpiece toward the blade in order to make the cut Important Always hold the guided part of th...

Page 27: ...ng is best carried out with a fine brush or a cloth Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts Ordering replacement parts Please provide the following information on all orders for replacement parts Model type of device Article number of the device ID number of device Number of the required replacement part For our latest prices and information please go to www isc gmbh info PTS15_250 User Gu...

Page 28: ... Table length extension rear 440 x 320 mm Cutting height max 73 mm 90 53 mm 45 Height adjustment infinite 0 73 mm Tilting saw blade infinite 0 45 Extractor socket Ø 35 mm Operating mode S1 Continuous operation Weight 27 kg Operating mode S6 40 Continuous operation with idling cycle time 10 minutes To ensure that the motor does not become excessively hot it may only be operated for 40 of of the cyc...

Page 29: ... and its accessories are made of various types of material such as metal and plastic Defective components must be disposed of as special waste Ask your dealer or your local council For EU countries only Never place any electric tools in your household refuse To comply with European Directive 2002 96 EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws old ele...

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Page 36: ... In order to deal with your enquiry please call our customer helpline on the number shown on this page Service Einhell UK Ltd Unit 5 Morpeth Wharf Twelve Quays Birkenhead Wirral CH 41 1LF UK N IRELAND HELPLINE NO 0151 649 1500 REP IRELAND HELPLINE NO 1890 946 244 Name Address Contact Telephone No Location of purchase Fault Description 1500W 10 TABLE SAW PTS 15 250 PTS15_250 User Guide AW qxd 25 4 ...

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