User manual KOMPERNASS PARKSIDE PHKS 1450-KH 3141 CIRKELSAG

[. . . ] The PHKS 1450 circular saw is fitted with an electronic soft start system. This provides a short delay after the ON/OFF switch ³ is actuated before the motor starts up. Only actuate the spindle lock button µ after the saw has come to a standstill. Never remove chips or splinters while the equipment is operating - always remove the plug from the socket first. 4 www. kompernass. com +++ www. kompernass. com +++ www. kompernass. com +++ Always wear ear defenders and eye protection when working with the circular saw. [. . . ] The distance between the point of the reamer and the deepest point of the saw blade is to be 5 mm maximum. 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 ANGLE OF CUT You can use the angle gauge to set the angle of cut accurately. ², 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. Release the wing nut on the depth stop ¿, set the required depth of cut on the scale and tighten the wing nut again. SETTING THE WIDTH OF CUT / PARALLEL GUIDE Release the wing screw on the parallel guide º. Set the required width of cut on the parallel guide fence scale and tighten the wing screw again. HANDLING THE CIRCULAR SAW 1. Switch on the motor as described in the section "On/off switch" and then set the front edge of the guide plate ¶ down on the material. Align the circular saw with the parallel guide º or with a drawn cutting line. Hold the circular saw with both hands on the handles and saw using moderate force. 5 www. kompernass. com +++ www. kompernass. com +++ www. kompernass. com +++ SETTING THE SPEED Using the following advisory settings as a guide, set the rpm on the electronic control wheel to an appropriate value. Turn the wheel until the required rpm setting is opposite the arrow marking ( ). (1 = lowest rpm to 6 = highest rpm): Material Hard- and softwoods (natural wood) with & across grain Chipboard, hardboard Chipboard Veneered plywood, plywood Coated and veneered board PVC board Acrylic sheet, Plexiglas Aluminium sheet Aluminium sections Plasterboard Masonry veneered cladding board Cement bound woodwool board rpm setting 6 6 6 6 6 3-5 2-4 4-6 4-6 1-2 1-2 1-2 Further information: The circumferential speeds at minimum and maximum rotational speeds are approx. : » Setting 1 1, 800 rpm Circ. speed 55 metres/sec Make sure that the cutting speed resulting from the effects of different saw blades, materials and the force you apply to advance the saw always remains less than the circumferential speed under no load. SAWDUST REMOVAL The sawdust removal vent ´ can be connected (* = not supplied with accessories) · Connection spout · Sawdust collection system* · 35 mm dia. vacuum hose connection to external suction equipment* ON/OFF SWITCH For safety purposes, the saw has a safety switch ·. To switch the saw motor on, first press the safety switch · and then (keeping the safety switch pressed) press the on/off switch ³. To turn off the saw motor, release the on/off switch ³. CHANGING THE SAW BLADE 1. Set the cutting depth (use the wing screw for cutting depth stop ¿) to the minimum position, 0 mm. Swing back the retractable blade guard ¾ and place the saw down (see Fig. Press the spindle lock button µ (until it engages) and release the clamping screw ³ using the hexagonal socket screw key !. CAUTION: The arrow on the saw blade must point in the direction of rotation (marked with an arrow on the saw body). 6 www. kompernass. com +++ www. kompernass. com +++ www. kompernass. com +++ FITTING/REMOVAL AND SETTING OF THE REAMER Caution: The distance between the reamer and the saw blade is not to be more than 5 mm. [. . . ] You can find other practical tips for electric power tools in the accompanying booklet and safety advice. We reserve the right to make changes to the equipment in the interests of developing improvements. 7 WARRANTY This piece of equipment is covered by a 36-month warranty as of the date of purchase. The equipment was produced with the greatest of care and underwent thorough testing before delivery. In the unlikely event of detecting a functional defect, please return the equipment in its original packaging with the proof of purchase (if available) to the closest service address. Damage caused due to improper handling as well as regular wear of the parts are not covered by this warranty. Beaver Electronic Services · The Lodge, Premier Business Park Long Street, Walsall · West Midlands, WS2 9DY Tel. : 0 19 22/72 55 54 · Fax: 0 19 22/72 54 17 WARRANTY This piece of equipment is covered by a 36-month warranty as of the date of purchase. [. . . ]