Suitable Use; Start-Up; Adjusting; Operations - Scheppach PL75 Original Bedienungsanleitung

6. Suitable use

To cut:
• Hard and soft, domestic and exotic wood both lon-
gitudinally and transversally and with appropriate
adjustments (specific blade and clamps);
Unsuitable use
Do not cut:
• Ferrous materials, steel and cast iron or any oth-
er material not mentioned above and in particular
foodstuffs.

7. Start-up

Observe the safety notes in the operating in-
structions before operating the machine.
Electrical connections
Check that the electrical system to which the ma-
chine 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 magnetothermal 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 stated on the motor.

8. Adjusting

Caution: Prior to carrying out one of the following
adjustment steps, switch the machine off and unplug
the mains plug.
Cutting depth adjustment, Fig. 2
The cutting depth can be adjusted from 0 to 75 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 25 mm) and
insert the hex wrench into the blade locking screw
(17).
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2 Press on the shaft lock (13) and rotate the saw
blade (10) 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
(10).
(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 (10) and split-
ting wedge (19) 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.

9. Operations

After having performed all the above procedures and
opera tions, you may begin cutting.
ATTENTION: Always keep hands away from the cut-
ting area and do not try to approach it when the ma-
chine 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.