Setting The Depth Of Cut; On/Off Switch - Parkside PHKS 1400 Bedienungs- Und Sicherheitshinweise

Only operate the retractable guard using the lever provided. As the saw comes into contact with the material, the retractable guard
automatically swings away. The guard is not to be fastened back into the open position. In addition, please make sure all the moving parts
on the guard function without hindrance and all parts of the machine that cover the saw blade are working properly.
When plunging make sure that the saw cannot kickback, e.g. clamp with a cross piece.
Secure round section wood on both sides of the saw blade against rotation.
Do not use on asbestos based materials.
Make sure that the diameter, thickness and other saw blade parameters are suitable for use in the circular saw.
Make sure the saw blade speed rating is suitable for the spindle rotation speed of the circular saw.
Cracked or distorted saw blades are not to be used.
HSS (High Speed Steel) saw blades are not to be used.
The distance between the reamer and the saw teeth is to be set to 5 mm maximum. The distance between the point of the reamer
and the deepest point of the saw blade is to be 5 mm maximum.
Always remove the reamer for plunging work.
When you switch off the saw, do not use any additional means of stopping the saw blade.
Do not lock the ON-OFF switch for hand fed work.
SETTING THE GUIDE PLATE
The basic setting or the angle of the guide plate to the saw blade is 90°. If you wish to make an alteration to this angle
use the adjustment screw.
Please read the section on accurately setting the angle of cut.
SETTING THE ANGLE OF CUT
You can use the angle gauge to set the angle of cut accurately. Slacken the wing nuts on each side of the cut angle adjuster. ,
set the required angle on the scale and tighten the wing nuts again.
Caution - Check the angle of cut with a trial cut.

SETTING THE DEPTH OF CUT

Note: We recommend that the depth of cut is set if possible 5 mm greater than the material thickness. This will ensure you have a clean cut.
Release the wing nut on the depth stop , set the required depth of cut on the scale and tighten the wing nut again.

ON/OFF SWITCH

For safety purposes, the saw has a safety switch . The on/off switch will not self engage. To switch the saw motor on, first press the
safety switch and then (keeping the safety switch pressed) press the on/off switch . Once the motor is running you can release the
safety switch.
To turn off the saw motor, release the on/off switch .
SETTING THE WIDTH OF CUT / PARALLEL GUIDE
Release the wing nut on the parallel guide . Set the required width of cut on the scale and tighten the wing nut again.
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