EINHELL TE-CS 190 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 23

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The saw blade must not be decelerated by
hand or by applying lateral pressure to the
blade.
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The swing guard hood must not jam and must
return to its initial position after the operation
has been completed.
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Before you use the circular saw, check the
function of the swing guard hood with the
mains plug disconnected.
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Before you use the machine, ensure that the
safety equipment such as the swing guard
hood, splitter, flanges and adjustment de-
vices are in working order and are correctly
adjusted and secure.
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You can connect a suitable dust extraction
system to the dust extraction adapter (15).
Ensure that the dust extraction system is sa-
fely and correctly connected.
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The moving swing guard hood must not be
fixed in the retracted guard hood when the
saw is in use.
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Saw blades whose main body is thicker or
tooth set thinner than the thickness of the
splitter must not be used.
Important. Always pull out the power plug
before doing any work on the circular saw!
6.2 Using the circular saw
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Adjust the cutting depth, cutting angle and
parallel stop (see section 5.1, 5.2 and 5.5)
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Ensure that the ON/OFF switch (2) is not
depressed. Only then should you connect the
mains plug to a suitable socket.
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Do not switch on the circular saw until you
have fitted a saw blade.
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Place the saw foot flat on the workpiece you
wish to saw. The saw blade must not be in
contact with the workpiece.
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Hold the circular saw firmly with both hands.
6.3 Switching ON/OFF (Fig. 12)
To switch on:
Press the locking button (3) and the ON/OFF
switch (2) at the same time
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Allow the saw blade to accelerate until it
reaches full speed. Then slowly move the saw
blade along the cutting line. Only exert gentle
pressure on the saw blade as you do so.
To switch off :
Release the locking button and ON/OFF switch
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If you release the handle the equipment will
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shut down automatically which means that it
cannot operate accidentally.
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Ensure that you do not cover or block the ven-
tilation openings whilst working with the tool.
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Do not slow down the saw blade after you
switch it off by pressing it sideways.
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Important! Do not put down the machine until
the saw blade has reached a complete stand-
still.
Important. Carry out a trial cut in a piece
of waste wood
6.4 Changing the saw blade (Fig. 13-16)
Important. Always pull out the power plug
before doing any work on the circular saw!
Use only saw blades which comply with standard
EN 847-1 and are of the same type as the saw
blade supplied with this circular saw. Ask your
dealer for advice.
Use the saw blade key (13) supplied to change
the saw blade. The saw blade key (13) is stored
in the housing. If required, pull the saw blade key
(13) out of the housing (see Figure 13).
Important. The hand-held circular saw must not
be operated with the saw blade key (13) inserted
in it.
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Press the spindle lock (11).
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Undo the screw to secure the saw blade (17)
using the saw blade key (13).
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Push back and secure the moving swing
guard hood (19) using the lever for the swing
guard hood (20).
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Remove the flange (18) and the saw blade
(12) in a downwards direction.
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Clean the flange and insert the new saw bla-
de. Pay attention to the running direction (see
arrow on the guard hood and saw blade).
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Tighten the screw to secure the saw blade
(17), check it runs true.
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Before you press the On/Off switch, make
sure that the saw blade is correctly fitted and
that moving parts run smoothly and the clam-
ping screws are tightened securely.
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