Westfalia AHKS 18 Original Instructions Manual page 28

position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be
bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and
make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any
other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
 Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and
the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced
before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to dam-
aged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
 Lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts
such as "plunge cuts" and "compound cuts". Raise lower
guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the
material, the lower guard must be released. For all other saw-
ing, the lower guard should operate automatically.
 Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade
before placing saw down on bench or floor. An unprotected,
coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting
whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the
blade to stop after switch is released.
Additional Circular Saw Safety
 Whenever possible, use a vacuum dust extraction system to
control dust/waste.
 Do not attempt to cut material thicker than detailed in the
Specifications section of this manual
 Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece i.e.
less than a full tooth of the blade should be visible below the
workpiece.
 Ensure work is correctly supported. Large panels may sag
under their own weight and bind the saw blade. Supports must
be placed under the panel on both sides, close to the line of
cut and near the edge of the panel.
 Ensure all supports and power cables are completely clear of
the cutting path.
Safety Notes
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