Operation - Parkside PDS 120 A1 Originalbetriebsanleitung

7.3.2 Changing the saw blade (Fig. 1/9/10)
Important
To avoid injuries attributed to inadvertent startup: Always
move the switch to the "0" position and pull the power
plug out of the socket outlet before removing or changing
the saw blade.
Removing the saw blade without pins (optional)
• To remove the saw blade (17), lift the table insert (26)
upwards.
• First release the tension by lifting the clamping lever (9)
upwards. If required, further reduce the tension by turning
it anti-clockwise.
• Slightly push down the outrigger (10).
• Then loosen the upper saw blade clamping lever (19), fol-
lowed by the lower saw blade clamping lever (23) using
the Allen key (20).
Inserting the saw blade without pins (optional)
The teeth of the saw blade must always point downwards.
• First, secure the saw blade (17) in the lower saw blade
mounting (25). To secure the saw blade (17), tighten the
lower saw blade clamping screw (23) using the Allen key
(20).
• Slightly push the outrigger (10) downwards and secure the
other end of the saw blade (17) in the upper saw blade
mounting (24) (see Fig. 9).
• Fix the saw blade (17) with the upper blade clamping
screw (19) (see Fig. 10).
• Tighten the saw blade (17) with the clamping lever (9)
by pressing it down again. Check the tension of the saw
blade (17). If the tension is insufficient, it can be increased
by turning the lever clockwise. First release the clamping
lever (9).
• Put the table insert (26) back.
Removing the saw blade with pins
• To remove the saw blade (17), lift the table insert (26)
upwards.
• First release the tension by lifting the clamping lever (9)
upwards. If required, further reduce the tension by turning
it anti-clockwise.
• Then loosen the upper saw blade clamping lever (19), fol-
lowed by the lower saw blade clamping lever (23) using
the Allen key (20).
• Slightly push down the outrigger (10) (see Fig. 9).
• Pull the saw blade from the upper and lower saw blade
mounting (24/25)
Inserting the saw blade with pins
The teeth of the saw blade must always point downwards.
• Push one end of the saw blade (17) through the hole in
the table, and guide the pins of the saw blade (17) into
the corresponding slots in the upper and lower saw blade
mounting (24/25).
• First insert the saw blade (17), in the lower blade holder
(25).
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• Fixing the blade (17) with the lower blade clamping screw
(23).
• Slightly push down the outrigger (10).
• Check the position of the saw blade pins in the saw blade
mountings (24/25).
• Fix the blade (17) with the upper blade clamping screw
(19) (see Fig. 10).
• Tighten the saw blade (17) with the clamping lever (9)
by pressing it down again. Check the tension of the saw
blade (17). If the tension is insufficient, it can be increased
by turning the lever clockwise. First release the clamping
lever (9).
• Put the table insert (26) back.
7.3.3 Calibrating the angle scale
Important: Check the adjustment of the angular scale before
you start working with the unit. The angle scale is already
properly set when delivered. Align the saw table using a 90°
stop angle (21) (Not supplied) on the table and at the saw
blade(Fig. 11). Slacken the screw (28) and turn the pointer
(27) to the 90° mark.
Carry out a test run for precise machining: Test the angle set
by making a sample cut and checking the respective number
of degrees on the workpiece using an angle gage. Readjust
the pointer (27) if necessary.

8. Operation

8.1 Note:
• The saw does not cut wood automatically. Rather, the op-
erator must push and guide the wood toward the moving
saw blade.
• The teeth only cut the wood on the downstroke.
• The wood must be slowly pushed and guided toward the
saw blade, since the teeth of the blade are very small.
• Those who want to use the saw must go through the
process of learning how to do so. During this time, a few
blades will invariably break.
• When cutting thicker wood, special attention must be paid
not to bend or twist the saw blade.
• Handling the saw blade properly increases its service life.
8.2 ON/OFF switch (Fig. 2/Item 14)
• Press the "I" button to switch on.
• Press the "0" button to switch off.
Important: The machine is equipped with a safety switch to
prevent it from being switched on again accidentally after a
power failure.
If the mains power supply is interrupted when the fretsaw is
switched on, the saw will switch off and remain in this state,
even after the power is restored. Press the "I" switch again to
switch the saw back on.