GRAPHITE 58G486 [19/144] Operation and maintenance

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Remember that for bevel cutting the risk of kick back is greater (pinching of cutting blade more

probable), therefore it is particularly important that the saw base lies on the processed material with

its whole surface. Perform cutting with smooth move.

MAKING A CUT BY CUTTING INTO MATERIAL

Disconnect the saw from power supply before starting any adjustments.

Ɣ Set desired cutting depth that matches thickness of material planned to be cut.

Ɣ Tilt the saw so the front edge of the saw base lies on the cut material and 0

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base should have contact with surface of the material).

Ɣ When the blade starts cutting release the lower guard.

Ɣ When whole surface of the saw base rests on the material, move the saw forward to proceed with cutting.

Ɣ Never move the saw backwards when the blade is rotating, there is danger of kick back.

Ɣ Finish cutting in reverse order it was started, by turning the saw around line of contact of the processed

material and front edge of the tool base.

Ɣ Before removing blade from the material, allow it to stop after switching the saw off.

Ɣ Finish the process with reciprocating saw or hand saw when necessary.

CUTTING OR CUTTING OFF LARGE PIECES OF MATERIAL

Ɣ Keep the ventilation holes of the saw body pervious with no deposition of dust. All adjustment parts of the

saw should also be clean. Clean them with brush when necessary. The most effective cleaning is with the

use of compressed air. Wear anti-splinter goggles and protective mask always when using compressed air.

Do not clean ventilation holes by inserting sharp objects there, such as screwdrivers and alike.

Ɣ When cleaning never use petrol, solvents or detergents that could damage plastic parts of the saw.

Ɣ In case of excessive sparking on the motor commutator stop using the power tool and deliver it to

service workshop.

Ɣ During normal operation cutting blade gets blunt after some time. When it happens it is necessary to

apply greater pressure when moving the saw during cutting. When cutting blade is found damaged,

Ɣ Use lower guard lever (3) to move lower guard (9) so it is hidden in the upper guard (2) maximally (check

Ɣ Slide the blade out through slit in the saw base (5).

Ɣ Position new cutting blade so blade teeth and arrow on the blade match direction of the arrow on the

lower guard.

Ɣ Insert new cutting blade through the slit in the saw base and install it on the spindle by following

dismantle procedure in reverse order.