Operating Instructions; Handling The Circular Saw; Making A Cut - Westfalia AHKS 18 Original Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

 Before using the saw, practise on scrap material. The settings of the
machine are crucial to achieving a good quality finish, and your work
could easily be damaged by using an incorrect setting.

Handling the Circular Saw

1. Always hold the saw securely, with both hands, by the handles
provided.
2. Always allow the blade to come to a complete stop before placing
the machine down.
3. Always make sure that work will not move whilst being cut. Use
clamps where appropriate.

Making a Cut

1. Hold the saw securely and rest the front edge of the base plate (14)
on the edge of the workpiece.
2. Check the blade is not in contact with the workpiece or any other
object.
3. Start the machine by pressing in the lock off button (2) and squeez-
ing the ON/OFF trigger (3).
NOTE: The saw is fitted with two lock off buttons - one on each side of
the saw - to allow left or right-handed operation.
1. Allow the motor to reach full speed and push the saw forwards
smoothly across the workpiece.
2. Maintain a steady movement and ensure the base plate is kept
pressed against the workpiece.
NOTE: The front edge of the base plate features an indentation. For
normal 0° cutting, align the left side, 0° line (20) with the line to be cut,
for 45˚ bevel cutting align the right side, 45° line (21) with the line to be
cut.
1. Allow the blade to pass through the material and release the On/Off
trigger. Alternatively, if the cut does not reach the edge of the work-
piece, release the ON/OFF trigger and allow the blade to stop mov-
ing before lifting out of the cut.
2. Do not place the machine down until the blade has stopped
completely.
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