Special Safety Instructions - Scheppach PL55 Originalbetriebsanleitung

When the saw blade is inserted into the wall it can be
blocked by hidden objects and cause a kick back.
m Safety instructions for inserted
circular saw use
a) Each time before you use the saw, make sure that
the protective covering closes. Do not use the saw if
the protective covering cannot move freely and does not
close immediately. Never clip or tie the protective cover-
ing in an opened position. If the saw should accidentally
fall to the ground, the protective covering can get bent.
Make sure that the protective covering can move freely
and does not touch the saw blade or other parts in all
cutting positions.
b) Check the condition and function of the spring for the
protective covering. Have the saw repaired before use if
the protective covering and spring do not work perfectly.
Damaged parts, sticky residuals or piles of saw dust can
interfere with the working of the lower protective cover.
c) When making an "inserted cut" that does not describe
a right angle, make sure that the saw is guarded against
slipping to the side. Slippage can lead to a saw blade
jam and a kickback.
d) Do not put the saw on the workbench or the floor with-
out making sure that the protective cover is over the saw
blade. An unprotected, running saw blade can move the
saw against the cutting direction and saw what is in the
way. Check the delay time of the saw.
m Additional safety instructions
for all sawing with a wedge
a) Use the right wedge for the saw blade that is in use.
The wedge must be thicker than the thickness of the
steel blade but thinner than the width of the teeth.
b) Adjust the wedge as described in the operating in-
structions. Incorrect thickness, position or direction
can be the reason that the wedge does not effectively
prevent a kickback.
c) Always use a wedge, except when making an insert-
ed cut. Reassemble the wedge after an inserted cut.
The wedge is in the way when making an inserted cut
and can cause a kickback.
d) In order for the wedge to be effective, it must be in
the sawing gap. For short cuts, a wedge does not work
to prevent kickbacks.
e) Never run the saw with a bent wedge. Even the
smallest defect can slow down the closing of the pro-
tective cover.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL SAWS
• Do not use a sanding belt.
• Make sure that the wedge is adjusted so that the
distance to the sprocket ring of the saw blade is not
more than 5 mm and that the sprocket ring does not
stick out more than 5 mm above the lower edge of
the wedge.
• Make sure that the dust catching mechanism is cor-
rectly installed, as is described in this manual.
• Wear breathing protection.
• Only those saw blades recommended in the manual
should be used.
• Always wear ear protection.
• Replace the saw blades as described in this manual.
• The maximum cut depth is 55 mm.
If the electrical cable of this tool is damaged it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or the customer service
department or a similarly qualified specialist in order to
avoid dangers.
FURTHER SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CIRCULAR SAWS
a) Only use the recommended saw blades which cor-
respond to EN 847-1.
b) Do not use sanding belts.
c) Only use the manufacturer's original saw blades
with the number Ø 160 mm, 5500/min, 160 x 20 x 2.0.
Do not use any saw blades which do not correspond
to the characteristics described in these operating in-
structions. Saw blades may not be brought to a stop
by pressure on the machine from the side.
Make sure that the saw blade is tightly assembled and
turns in the correct direction.
m Special Safety Instructions
Safety instructions for circular saws
- Hold the equipment on the insulated handles, when
you undertake work in which the tool being used could
come into contact with hidden electrical wires, or its
own cable. Contact with a live power source can elec-
trify the metal parts of the tool and lead to an electrical
shock.
m Proper use
CE tested machines meet all valid EC machine
guidelines as well as all relevent guidelines for each
machine.
• The machine must only be used in technically per-
fect con dition in accordance with its designated use
and the in structions set out in the operating manual,
and only by safety-conscious persons who are fully
aware of the risks involved in oerating the machine.
Any functional dis orders, especially those affecting the
safety of the machine, sholud terefore be rectified im-
mediately.
• Any other use exceeds authorization. The manufac-
turer is not responsible for any damages resulting from
un authorized use; risk is the sole responsibility of the
operator.
• The safety, work and maintenance instructions of the
manufacturer as well as the technical data given in
the calibrations and dimensions must be adhered to.
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