Intended Use; Unpacking The Tool; Before Use; Setting Up The Battery Charger - Westfalia AHKS 18 Original Instructions Manual

Intended Use

Hand-held battery-powered electric circular saw for cross, rip and bevel
cutting of hard and softwood timber and sheet material. Suitable for
creating pocket/plunge cuts when used carefully by a skilled operator.

Unpacking the Tool

 Carefully unpack and inspect your cordless circular saw. Familiarise
yourself with all its features and functions.
 Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If
any parts are missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before
attempting to use this tool.

Before Use

Please note that that battery and charger are not included with the
tool.
Removing a Battery from the Tool
To remove the battery (6) from the tool, press the battery release
button (5), then slide the battery off the battery slot (7).
WARNING: Do not try to remove the battery without pressing the
battery release button. The circular saw or battery could be damaged.
Fitting a Battery
To fit a charged battery, slide it on to the battery slot (7) of the circular
saw until it clicks and locks into position.
Note: Make sure the battery and circular saw are lined up correctly. If
the battery does not slide into the tool easily, don't force it. Instead,
slide the battery out of the tool again, check the top of battery and the
circular saw battery slot are clean and undamaged and that the
contacts are not bent.

Setting up the Battery Charger

(Battery and Charger not included)
1. If fitted, remove any battery from the battery charger.
2. Insert the battery charger mains plug into a suitable mains socket.
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