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The dust that is produced while working can
be detrimental to health, inflammable or ex-
plosive. Suitable safety measures are re-
quired.
Examples: Some dusts are regarded as carci-
nogenic. Use suitable dust /chip extraction
and wear a dust respirator.
Dust from light alloys can burn or explode. Al-
ways keep the workplace clean, as blends of
materials are particularly dangerous.
External Dust Extraction
The machine can be plugged directly into the re-
ceptacle of a Bosch all-purpose vacuum cleaner
with remote starting control. The vacuum cleaner
starts automatically when the machine is
switched on.
The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the ma-
terial to be worked.
When vacuuming dry dust that is especially detri-
mental to health or carcinogenic, use a special
vacuum cleaner.
For external dust extraction with a vacuum
cleaner, an extraction adapter must be used as
required (see accessories). Insert extraction
adapter and vacuum connection firmly.
Integrated Dust Extraction
For small jobs, work with the dust bag (acces-
sory). Insert the dust bag connection piece into
the dust ejector 12. Empty the dust bag regularly
to maintain an optimum vacuuming function.
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Excessive feed significantly reduces the
performance capability of the machine and
reduces the service life of the saw blade.
Sawing performance and cutting quality depend
essentially on the condition and the tooth form of
the saw blade. Therefore, use only sharp saw
blades that are suited for the material to be
worked.
Wood
The correct selection of the saw blade depends
on the type and quality of the wood and whether
lengthway or crossway cuts are required.
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When cutting spruce lengthways, long spi-
ral chips are formed.
Beech and oak dusts are especially detrimental
to health. Therefore, work only with dust extrac-
tion.
Plastic (GKS 54 CE)
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When sawing plastic, especially PVC, long,
spiral shaped shavings are produced that
can be electrostatically charged.
As a result, the dust ejector 12 can become
clogged and jam the swinging protective
guard 16. It is best to use dust vacuuming.
Apply the switched on machine against the work
piece and carefully start sawing. Saw in a brisk
manner without interruptions which prevents the
saw teeth from sticking so quickly.
Non-Ferrous Metal (GKS 54 CE)
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Use only a sharp saw blade that is suitable
for the material. This ensures a clean cut
and prevents the jamming of the saw
blade.
Apply the switched on machine to the work piece,
start sawing carefully, then saw with slow ad-
vancing and without interruption.
For profile pieces, always start on the small side;
for U-profiles, never begin the cut on the open
side.
Support long profile pieces, otherwise the saw
blade will jam when the piece falls down and the
machine can kick back.
Dust/Chip Extraction
(see figure
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Operating Instructions
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