Festool KS 60 E Original Operating Manual page 18

KS 60 E
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workpiece without cutting it. Then switch the
motor on, swivel the saw unit downwards and
push the saw through the workpiece. If you pull
the saw to cut, there is a risk that the saw blade
"mounts" the workpiece and the saw blade unit is
violently thrown against the operator.
e. Never place your hands beyond the cutting line
that is provided, either in front of or behind the
saw blade. It is extremely dangerous to support
the workpiece with "crossed hands", i.e. holding
the workpiece on the right, beside the saw blade,
with your left hand, or vice-versa.
f. When the saw blade is rotating, do not grip the
tool behind the limit stop. You must always
maintain a safety clearance of 100 mm between
your hand and the rotating saw blade (applies to
both sides of the saw blade, e.g. when removing
wood waste). It may not be possible to gauge how
close your hand is to the rotating saw blade and
you could be seriously injured.
g. Check the workpiece before cutting. If the work-
piece is bent or contorted, clamp it in such a way
that the side that curves outwards is at the limit
stop. Always ensure that there is no gap be-
tween the workpiece, the limit stop and the ta-
ble along the cutting line. Bent or contorted
workpieces may twist or wobble and cause the
rotating saw blade to jam while cutting. There
must not be any nails or foreign objects in the
workpiece.
h. Only use the saw if the table is clear of tools,
wood waste, etc.; the workpiece must be the
only thing on the table. Small bits of waste, loose
wooden pieces or other objects that come into
contact with the rotating blade may be ejected at
a high speed.
i. Only cut one workpiece at a time. Workpieces
that have been stacked cannot be clamped or
held correctly, and they may therefore cause the
blade to jam or slip while sawing.
j. Before using it, place the mitre saw on a level,
solid working surface. A level and solid working
surface reduces the risk of the mitre saw becom-
ing unstable.
k. Plan your work. When adjusting the inclination
of the saw blade or the mitre angle, ensure that
the adjustable limit stop has been aligned cor-
rectly and is supporting the workpiece without
touching the blade or guard. Without switching
on the machine or placing the workpiece on the
table, you must simulate a complete cutting
movement of the saw blade in order to ensure
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that there are no obstructions and there is no risk
that the saw will cut into the limit stop.
l. For workpieces that are wider or longer than
the top of the table, ensure that there is ade-
quate support, e.g. using table extensions or
sawhorses. Workpieces that are longer or wider
than the table for the mitre saw may tip over if
they are not supported. If a cut piece of wood or
the workpiece tips over, it may lift the lower guard
or be erratically thrown from the rotating blade.
m.Do not use other people as a substitute for a ta-
ble extension or additional support. Unstable
support for the workpiece may lead to the blade
jamming. The workpiece may move during cut-
ting and pull you and your helper into the rotating
blade.
n. The cut piece must not be pressed against the
rotating saw blade. If there is not much space,
e.g. when using longitudinal limit stops, the cut
piece may become wedged with the blade and be
violently ejected.
o. Always use a clamp or suitable device in order
to properly support round items, such as rods or
tubes. Rods tend to roll away when they are being
cut, which causes the blade to "sink its teeth in"
and the workpiece, along with your hand, may be
pulled into the blade.
p. Allow the blade to reach full speed before cut-
ting into the workpiece. This helps to prevent the
workpiece from being thrown out of the saw.
q. If the workpiece is jammed or the blade is
blocked, switch off the mitre saw. Wait until all
moving parts have come to a stop, pull out the
mains plug and/or remove the battery. Then re-
move the jammed material. If you continue to
saw despite this blockage, you may lose control
of or damage the mitre saw.
r. Once you have finished cutting, release the
switch, hold the saw head down, and wait until
the blade comes to a stop before you remove the
cut piece. It is dangerous to reach your hand into
the vicinity of the blade while it is running.
2.3 Further safety instructions
– Before each use, check that the pendulum
guard is working correctly. Only use this power
tool when it is in perfect working order.
– Always use the correct size of saw blade with a
compatible location hole (e.g. star-shaped or
circular). Saw blades that do not fit correctly with
the assembly parts will run unevenly and may
cause fragments to break off from the material
and be ejected. These fragments may hit the eyes
of the user or any persons standing in the vicinity.