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Operating manual – portable circular saw PCSS 10-1400
Checking the pendulum guard
The pendulum guard is an important safety device of the power
tool. It must function properly; otherwise the device must not be
used.
Observe the following information:
Safety warnings for circular saws with pendulum guard
and circular saws with tow guard – Lower guard function
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Check the lower guard for proper closure before each
use. Do not operate the saw if the lower guard does
not move freely and close immediately. Never clamp or
tie the lower guard in the open position.
The lower
guard may be bent if the saw accidentally falls to the floor.
Use the retracting lever to raise the guard and make sure
that it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any
other part of the saw at all cutting angles and depths of
cut.
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Check that the lower guard spring operates correctly.
If the guard and spring do not operate correctly, have
the saw serviced before use.
Lower guard may operate
sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a
build-up of debris.
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Lower guard may be retracted manually only for
special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound
cuts". Raise lower guard by retracting lever and as
soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard
must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower guard
should operate automatically.
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Always observe that the lower guard is covering the
blade before placing saw down on bench or floor.
An
unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the
time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.
Connecting the power cable
1. Insert the mains plug into a properly secured mains
socket.
Operation
Tips and notes on handling the circular saw
General information:
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Keep the venting slots clear to prevent the motor from
overheating.
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Only use intact, flawless saw blades. Saw blades can be
damaged by shocks or impacts. Bent, blunt or otherwise
damaged saw blades could break. The sawing
performance and cutting quality essentially depend on the
saw blade's condition and the shape of the teeth.
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Check the saw blade for correct fit before every
application.
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Before every application, make sure that you have selected
the correct saw blade for the intended use.
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Before every application, check whether you need a dust
bag or dust extraction system.
– Harmful dusts are produced when processing wood,
particularly beech and oak. Beech and oak dust is
considered carcinogenic, especially in combination with
certain wood treatment additives such as chromate or
wood preservatives. Wear a protective mask.
– Dusts from materials containing leaded paint or
minerals can be harmful to health. Wear a protective
mask.
– Long, spiral chips are produced when processing
spruce.
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The falling part of the workpiece should be located on the
right-hand side of the power tool so that the larger part of
the workpiece remains in full contact with the supporting
table or similar.
•
Guide the power tool by pushing slightly and evenly in the
cutting direction. Pushing too hard reduces the blade life
and can damage the power tool.
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If you are sawing along a drawn line, guide the power tool
along the respective notch.
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Tear-out of the edges cut into sensitive surfaces (e.g.
plasterboard or coated chipboard) can be prevented by
covering the cutting edges with masking tape. In this case,
the cutting line can also be drawn on the masking tape to
protect the workpiece surface.
•
Non-coated saw blades can be protected against corrosion
by applying a thin layer of acid-free oil. Remove any oil
before starting to saw to prevent oil residues from reaching
the wood.
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When sawing lightweight construction materials, observe
the legal regulations and recommendations of the material
manufacturers.
