Operating Modes - Bosch PKS 55 A Originalbetriebsanleitung

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Dust/Chip Extraction (see figures B
Before any work on the machine itself, pull
the mains plug.
Dusts from materials such as lead-containing
coatings, some wood types, minerals and
metal can be harmful to one's health. Touch-
ing or breathing-in the dusts can cause aller-
gic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infec-
tions of the user or bystanders.
Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are
considered as carcinogenic, especially in
connection with wood-treatment additives
(chromate, wood preservative). Materials
containing asbestos may only be worked by
specialists.
– Use dust extraction whenever possible.
– Provide for good ventilation of the work-
ing place.
– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-
class respirator.
Observe the relevant regulations in your
country for the materials to be worked.
Note: While sawing, always use the deflection
tube 23 or the dust/chip box 24 so that you will
not be hit by thrown about chips.
The deflection tube 23 can be used with or with-
out dust/chip extraction. Depending on the ap-
plication, turn the deflection tube 23 in such a
manner that you are not hit by chips and insert
it firmly into the sawdust ejector 16.
External Dust Extraction (see figure B)
Mount the vacuum hose 22 (accessory) on to
the saw dust ejector 16. Connect the vacuum
hose 22 to a vacuum cleaner (accessory). An
overview for connecting to various vacuum
cleaners can be found at the end of this manual.
The machine can be plugged directly into the re-
ceptacle of a Bosch all-purpose vacuum cleaner
with remote starting control. The vacuum clean-
er starts automatically when the machine is
switched on.
The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the ma-
terial being worked.
When vacuuming dry dust that is especially det-
rimental to health or carcinogenic, use a special
vacuum cleaner.
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Integrated Dust Extraction (see figures C–E)
E)
–
For smaller jobs, the dust/chip box 24 can be
used with the slider 25 shut. For larger jobs, the
slider 25 should be open so that the chips can
fall out.
Insert the dust/chip box 24 firmly into the chip
ejector 16.
Empty the dust/chip box 24 in time to maintain
optimum efficiency.
To empty the dust/chip box 24, pull it off of the
sawdust ejector 16. Press the slider 25 upward,
turn the dust/chip box 24 aside and empty it.
Before reattaching, clean the connection sleeve
of the dust/chip box 24.
Operation

Operating Modes

Before any work on the machine itself, pull
the mains plug.
Adjusting the Cutting Depth (see figure F)
Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of
the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the
blade teeth should be visible below the work-
piece.
Loosen the clamping lever 26. For a smaller cut-
ting depth, pull the saw away from the base
plate 12; for a larger cutting depth, push the
saw toward the base plate 12. Adjust the de-
sired cutting depth at the cutting-depth scale.
Tighten the clamping lever 26 again.
Adjusting the Cutting Angle
Loosen the wing bolts 7 and 14. Tilt the saw
sidewards. Adjust the desired measure on the
scale 5. Tighten the wing bolts 7 and 14 again.
Note: For bevel cuts, the cutting depth is small-
er than the setting indicated on the cutting-
depth scale 27.
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