Care And Maintenance - Hilti SC 55W Operating Instruction

6.5 Fitting and using the parallel guide (rip
fence) 8
The parallel guide (rip fence) can be used to make accur-
ate cuts along the edge of a workpiece or to cut strips of
equal width.
The parallel guide (single-arm/twin-arm) can be fitted on
en
either side of the base plate. The twin-arm parallel guide
can be used only with the large base plate. When fitting
the parallel guide, check that it is fitted the right way
round (i.e. facing the right direction).
6.6 Using the saw on the guide rail
NOTE
When using a saw with a small base plate, please use a
guide rail adapter that fits the guide rail.
6.6.1 Fitting or removing the saw to/from the guide
rail adapter (small base plate) 9
The parallel guide (rip fence) must be removed before the
guide rail adapter can be used.
To remove the saw, pull the front retaining lug forward
slightly and lift the saw up out of the guide rail adapter.
6.6.2 Longitudinal cuts at 0° 10
Place the saw on the guide rail with the groove marked
"0°" on the rib on the rail.
6.6.3 Longitudinal cuts at angles of 1° - 50° 11
CAUTION
The saw must be engaged in the correct groove. If the
saw is engaged in the wrong groove, the saw blade will
collide with the guide rail.
Place the saw on the guide rail with the groove marked
"1°- 50°" on the rib on the rail.

7 Care and maintenance

WARNING
Repairs to the electrical section of the power tool may
be carried out only by trained electrical specialists.
7.1 Care of the power tool
CAUTION
Keep the power tool, especially its grip surfaces,
clean and free from oil and grease. Do not use clean-
ing agents which contain silicone.
Never operate the power tool when the ventilation slots
are blocked. Clean the ventilation slots carefully using
a dry brush. Do not permit foreign objects to enter the
interior of the power tool. Clean the outside of the power
tool at regular intervals with a slightly damp cloth. Do
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6.6.4 Using the saw on the guide rail 12
1. Secure the guide rail from below with two screw
clamps.
NOTE The saw must be placed on the guide rail in
the area before the workpiece.
2. CAUTION Take care to ensure that the saw blade
is not in contact with the workpiece.
Place the saw on the guide rail in the saw mounting
area of the rail (a short distance before the starting
point of the cut). Open the pivoting guard manually
when making longitudinal cuts (ripping) at a cutting
angle of 20°-50°.
3. Switch the power tool on.
4. Push the saw steadily across the workpiece.
At a cutting angle of 0°-20° the pivoting guard opens
automatically when it makes contact with the lateral
actuating edge. It closes again automatically when
the saw leaves the end of the guide rail.
6.7 Using the saw with a dust and chip removal
system
The circular saw is equipped with a hose connector
suitable for use with common types of vacuum cleaner
hose. In order to connect the vacuum cleaner hose to the
saw, use of a suitable adapter may be necessary.
6.8 Using the saw without a dust and chip removal
system
Check that the sawdust is ejected without obstruction.
If necessary, the direction of ejection can be altered by
turning the hose connector.
6.9 Procedure when sawdust channel is blocked
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power
outlet.
2. Clean the chip / dust channel.
NOTE Remove the saw blade if necessary.
3. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may
affect the power tool's operation.
not use a spray, steam pressure cleaning equipment or
running water for cleaning. This may negatively affect the
electrical safety of the power tool.
7.2 Cleaning the safety devices
1. Remove the saw blade before cleaning the safety
devices.
2. Clean the safety devices carefully with a dry brush.
3. Use a suitable tool to remove deposits or wood
chips from the inside surfaces of the safety devices.
4. Fit the saw blade.