1.2. General warning 1. Safety WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. 1.1. Symbols Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire or serious injury. • Warning of general danger Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool”...
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Adjust the depth-of-cut to the thickness of the work. • Always use saw blades with the correct size and the matching arbour shape (diamond or round). Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrical- ly, causing loss of control.
1.2.1. Safety Operation 1.2.1.2. Precautions to avoid kickback 1.2.1.1. About Kickback • Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled operating procedures or conditions and can saw to lift up and out of the work piece toward the be avoided by taking proper precautions as given operator.
1.2.1.2.1. Lower guard • When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motion less in the material until the Before each use, check if the retracting blade blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt guard closes properly.
3. USEAGE 2. OPERATION The machine is intended for lengthways and crossways cutting of wood with straight cutting lines as well as mitre angles to 45° while resting firmly on the Risk of accident if the machine is operated using unauthorised voltages work piece.
5. Part list 4. TEMPERATURE PROTECTION Handle In extreme overloads for a long time, the engine may become too hot. Auxiliary handle To protect the engine from overheating (it can burn) it has a electronic temperature Blade screw and washer monitoring.
6. SOFT START 9. ENVIRONMENT The soft start is a electric controlled start that ensures that the tool will start smooth and nice. Without jerking and requires only a small starting Do not dispose of the device in household waste! current (weaker fuses required).
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING DEPTH CHANGING THE SAW BLADE Before change of the saw blade, pull the main plug from the socket. Wear protective gloves! The saw effect and the cut quality are highly dependent on the condition of the blade and the shape of the teeth. Therefore, always use well-sharpened blades that are suitable for the material in question.
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(The cutting direction of the teeth (arrow on the saw blade) must match the direction of the arrow on the guard.)
INTRUCTION GUIDELINES FOR OPERATION Do not cut into: • Do not work with materials containing asbestos. • Unbleached saw blades can be protected against corro- sion with a thin layer of acid-free oil.
Contact manufacturer for service workshops or find the nearest workshop at 1. Check the motor brushes and replace if necessary, clean the motor housing. http://www.catapult.com/service 2. Renew the grease filling of the gear box. Only use original Catapult Power Tools parts. TOOLS 15.1. Cleaning...
SAWING IN DIFFERENT MATERIAL Apply the machine running against the work piece and carefully start sawing. Then saw steadily and without interruption so that the saw teeth have less chance of sticking. Non-ferrous Metals When selecting blade take into account wood, wood quality and if sawing is to be done in the length or the cross.
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2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2011/65/EU, EN 55 014- 1, EN 55 014-2, EN 60 745-1, EN 60 745-2-5, EN 61 000-3-2, EN 61 000-3-3. Catapult Power Tools AB Reider Dahlén Head of Research, Development and Technical Documentation Stockholm, 2018-02-20...