Kity KS55PS Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 21

9. Start-up
Observe the safety notes in the operating instructions
before operating the machine.
REMOVAL OF PACKAGING
Remove the box used to protect the machine during
trans portion and keep it intact for future transportation
and storage.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Check that the electrical system to which the machine
is connected is earthed in compliance with current
safety regulations and that the current socket is in
perfect condition.
The electrical system must be fitted with a magneto-
thermal protective device to safeguard all conductors
from short circuits and overload.
The selection of this device should be in line with the
following electrical specifications of the machine stat-
ed on the motor.
10. ADJUSTING
Caution: Prior to carrying out one of the following ad-
justment steps, switch the machine off and unplug the
mains plug.
Cutting depth adjustment, Fig. 2
The cutting depth can be adjusted from 0 to 55 mm.
Unfasten the cutting depth adjustment screw (6) and
set the required depth using the scale (7) and retight-
en the screw.
The dimentions on the rail shows the cutting depth
without rail.
Mitre settings, Fig. 3
The mitre square can be set from 0° to 45°.
Unfasten the mitre adjustment screws (8) on both
sides, set the desired mitre square on the scale (9)
and retighten both screws.
Saw blade replacement, Fig. 4, 5, 6
Caution: Before you are going to make the saw
blade change, switch off the machine and un-
plug the power cord.
1. Press the plunge trigger (3), bring the saw blade
into the blade-change position (Adjustment screw
for depth of cut shall be adjusted to 25mm) and
insert the hex wrench into the blade locking
screw (17).
2. Press on the shaft lock (13) and rotate the saw
blade (11) until the lock clicks into place.
3. Hold down the locking shaft (13) and open the
blade locking screw (17) counter clockwise, while
keeping the blade in the blade-changing position.
4. Remove the outer flange (16) and the saw blade
(11).
(Caution: risk of injuries, wear protective gloves)
5. Insert the new blade and flange.
6. Screw in and tighten the saw blade locking screw
while keeping the shaft locking mechanism
pressed again.
7. Set the plunge saw to its original position.
Adjusting the splitting wedge, Fig. 7
Adjust the distance between saw blade and splitting
wedge after a saw blade replacement, or whenever
necessary.
Put the saw in the same position as you do when re-
placing a saw blade.
Unfasten the adjustment screw (18) using an Allen
key and set the splitting wedge 2-3 mm higher than
the saw blade, then retighten the adjustment screw.
11. Operations
After having performed all the above procedures and
opera tions, you may begin cutting.
ATTENTION:
Always keep hands away from the cutting area and
do not try to approach it when the machine is running.
Switching the product on/off, Fig. 1
To switch the plunge-cut saw on, press the on/off
switch (4). To switch off, release the on/off switch (4).
Operating and holding the plunge-cut saw, Fig. 8
1. Secure the work piece so that it cannot get dis-
placed or moved while sawing.
2. Only move the saw forwards.
3. Grip the saw tightly with both hands ensuring that
one hand is placed on the main handle and the
other on the front handle.
4. When using a guide rail, it must be fastened with
screw clamps.
5. Make sure the power cable is not placed in the
sawing direction.
Sawing
1. Place the front part of the machine onto the work
piece.
2. Switch the machine on using the on/off switch (4).
3. Press the plunge-cut trigger (3).
4. Push the saw downwards to reach the sawing
depth.
5. Push the saw forward evenly.
6. After finishing the sawing cut, switch the machine
off and move the saw blade upwards.
Plunge-cuts, Fig. 9
1. Place the saw onto the work piece.
2. Place the cutting indicator with the rear arrow (A)
on the marked plunge-cut position.
3. Switch the machine on and push the saw down-
wards until you reach the set cutting depth.
4. Move the saw forwards until the cutting indication
(C) has reached the marked point.
5. After completion of the plunge-cut, move the saw
blade upwards and switch the saw off.
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