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Operating manual – portable circular saw PCSS 10-1400
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When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for
any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw
motionless in the material until the blade comes to a
complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from
the work or pull the saw backwards while the blade is
in motion or kickback may occur.
Investigate and take
corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.
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When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the
saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not
engaged into the material.
If saw blade is binding, it may
walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is
restarted.
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Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade
pinching and kickback.
Large panels tend to sag under
their own weight. Supports must be placed under the
panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge
of the panel.
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Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or
improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing
excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
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Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must
be tight and secure before making cut.
If blade
adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and
kickback.
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Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or
other blind areas.
The protruding blade may cut objects
that can cause kickback.
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.
Additional safety warnings for portable circular saws
Warning of laser radiation
Laser class 2, P max.: < 1 mW, λ: 650 nm,
EN 60825-1:2014
Do not look directly into the laser beam or the opening
from which it emerges.
Never point the laser beam at people, animals or
reflective surfaces. Even brief eye contact can lead to
eye damage.
Examining the laser output aperture by use of optical
instruments (e.g. magnifying glass, magnifiers and the
like) entails the risk of eye damage.
When working with a laser of class 2, observe the
national regulations on wearing eye protection.
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Do not reach into the chip ejector with your hands.
They could be injured by rotating parts.
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Do not work overhead with the saw.
In this manner you
do not have sufficient control over the power tool.
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Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are
hidden in the work area or call the local utility
company for assistance.
Contact with electrical lines
may result in fire and electric shock. Damaging a gas line
may lead to an explosion. Penetrating a water line causes
property damage and may cause an electric shock.
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Do not operate the power tool stationary.
It is not
designed for operation with a saw table.
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Do not use high speed steel (HSS) saw blades.
Such
saw blades can easily break.
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Do not saw ferrous metals.
Red hot chips can ignite the
dust extraction.
Intended use
Only use the device
PCSS 10-1400
for producing longitudinal,
cross and mitre cuts in wood, chipboards, plastic, lightweight
construction materials and non-ferrous metals while using a
suitable saw blade, keeping base plate contact and adhering to
the technical data.
We recommend using the power tool with original Trotec
accessories.
