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8.2 Checking the saw blade tension
WARNING
Check the blade tension regularly and after insert-
ing a saw blade.
Tension the saw blade after assembly by pressing
down on the tension lever (11).
If the blade tension is too low or too high, proceed as
follows:
• Fold the tension lever (11) upwards.
• Turn the tension lever (11) clockwise to increase the
tension and counterclockwise to reduce it.
• Press the tension lever down again to engage the
setting.
If the tension is correct, the saw blade should produce
a light tone when it is "plucked", like a guitar string.
8.3 Calibrating the angle scale (fig. 12)
ATTENTION
Check the setting of the angle scale before working
with the device.
1. To set the saw table, use a 90° angle bracket (31)
(not included in the scope of delivery). Place this
against the saw table and the saw blade (fig. 12).
2. Loosen the star grip screw (14). Adjust the saw ta-
ble (6) until the angle between the saw blade (22)
and the saw table (6) is 90°.
3. Tighten the star grip screw (14) again.
4. Loosen the screw (32) and turn the pointer (33) to
the 0° marking.
5. Make a test cut. Check the angle on the workpiece
with a protractor (not included in the scope of deliv-
ery). If necessary, readjust the pointer (33).
8.4 Installing the saw blade guard (fig. 6)
1. Mount the saw blade guard (5) on the holder (4).
Insert the screw through the hole in the holder (4)
and use a Phillips screwdriver (not included in the
scope of delivery) to tighten it.
8.4.1 Adjusting the retaining device
NOTE: The retaining device (24) must always be ad-
justed according to the workpiece height. However, the
workpiece should not be clamped, but should rather be
able to move freely.
The retaining device (24) is used to lock the workpiece
so that it cannot swing upwards, which would destroy
the saw blade (22).
1. Loosen the star grip screw (3) to set the depressor
(24).
2. Adjust the depressor (24) according to the work-
piece height.
3. Tighten the star grip screw (3) again.
8.5 Installing the blow-off device (fig. 8)
1. Ensure that the saw blade guard (5) folded down.
2. Place the blow-off hose (1) onto the connection
points A (2) and B (37) as shown in fig. 8.
8.6 Inserting the batteries in the work lamp
(fig. 17)
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver (not included in the
scope of delivery) to remove the 3 Phillips screws
(38) of the battery compartment.
2. Insert the supplied batteries (9). Attention:Ensure
that the polarity is correct.
3. Fit the cover of the battery compartment in re-
verse order.
8.7 Chip extraction (fig. 13)
ATTENTION: Only operate the product with a suitable
chip extraction system. Do not use a common house-
hold vacuum cleaner.
Connect a suitable chip extraction system (not included
in the scope of delivery) to the extraction connection
(15).
ATTENTION: Check and clean the suction channels at
regular intervals.
9. Operation
9.1 General notes
• The saw does not cut wood by itself. The user makes
cutting possible by guiding the wood into the moving
saw blade.
• The teeth only cut the wood on the down stroke.
• The wood must be fed slowly into the saw blade as
the teeth of the saw blade are very small.
• Anyone who wants to use the saw requires a cer-
tain amount of learning time. During this time some
blades are sure to break.
• When cutting thick timbers, particular care must
be taken to ensure that the saw blade is not bent
or twisted.
• Working carefully will increase the service life of the
saw blade.
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