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lower guard into the open position. If the
saw is accidentally dropped, the 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.
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Check the operation and condition of the
guard return spring. If the guard and the
spring are not operating properly, they
must be serviced before use. The guard
may operate sluggishly due to damaged
parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of
debris.
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Assure that the base plate of the saw will
not shift while performing a "plunge cut".
Blade shifting sideways will cause binding
and likely kick back.
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Always observe that the guard is covering
the blade before placing the saw down on
bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting
blade will cause the saw to walk back
wards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be
aware of the time it takes for the blade to
stop after the switch is released.
Function of the guide wedge [5-4]
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Use the correct saw blade for the guide
wedge. To ensure that the guide wedge
functions properly, make sure that the
blade core of the saw blade is thinner than
the guide wedge and that the tooth width is
greater than the thickness of the guide
wedge.
Do not operate the saw if the guide wedge
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is bent. Even the slightest problem can
cause the guard to close more slowly.
2.3
Safety instructions for the pre-
assembled saw blade
Usage
–
The maximum speed specified on the saw
blade must not be exceeded and the speed
range must be adhered to.
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The pre-installed saw blade is only de
signed for use in circular saws.
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Proceed with extreme care when unpack
ing, packing and handling the tool (e.g. in
stalling it in the machine). There is a risk of
injury from extremely sharp cutting edges!
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When handling the tool, wearing safety
gloves provides a more secure hold of the
tool and further reduces the risk of injury.
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Circular saw blades with cracked bodies
must be replaced. Repair is not permitted.
–
Circular saw blades with a combination de
sign (soldered saw teeth) with saw tooth
thickness smaller than 1 mm must no lon
ger be used.
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Do not use tools with visible cracks or blunt
or damaged cutting edges.
Installation and mounting
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Tools must be clamped in such a way that
they cannot come loose during operation.
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When assembling the tools, it must be en
sured that the clamping takes place on the
tool hub or the clamping surface of the
tool, and that the cutting edges do not
come into contact with other components.
–
Do not lengthen the key or tighten by hitting
with a hammer.
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The clamping surfaces must be cleaned to
remove contamination, grease, oil and wa
ter.
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Clamping screws must be tightened ac
cording to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Only securely installed rings, e.g. rings that
have been pressed in or those that are held
in position by an adhesive bond, may be
used to adjust the hole diameter of circular
saw blades to the spindle diameter of the
machine. The use of loose rings is not per
mitted.
Service and maintenance
–
Repairs and sanding work may only be car
ried out by Festool customer service work
shops or experts.
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The tool design must not be changed.
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Deresinify and clean the tool regularly
(cleaning agent with pH between 4.5 and 8).
–
Blunt edges can be resharpened on the
clamping surface to a minimum cutting
edge thickness of 1 mm.
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Only transport the tool in suitable packag
ing – risk of injury!
2.4
Further safety instructions
–
Wear suitable personal protective equip
ment: Ear protection, protective goggles,
dust mask for work that generates dust,
protective gloves for working with rough
materials and for changing tools.
Harmful/toxic dust may be produced dur
–
ing your work (e.g. paint containing lead,
certain types of wood or metals). Contact
with or inhalation of this dust may pose a
risk for the operating personnel or persons
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