Determining The Cutting Line; Dust Extraction; Preparation; Working Correctly With The Plunge Saw - Westfalia TSH165 Operating Instructions Manual

Determining the Cutting Line

Two cutting lines are marked on the
base plate (4) of the plunge saw.
1. Align position
plate) at the front of the base plate
with your marked cutting line when
using the plunge saw without guide
rail for straight cuts.
2. For 45° mitre cuts align position
(45 mark on base plate) at the front of the base plate with your marked cutting
line.

Dust Extraction

1. Always connect the plunge saw to a dust
extraction device, except when cutting Alumin-
ium. Aluminium dust is explosive and should
not be stirred up into the air. Make sure you
are using a dust extraction device which is
suitable for use with power tools.
2. A suitable extraction device with a hose
diameter of between 27 and 36 mm can be
attached to the 360° rotatable extraction flange (17).
Notice: The larger the hose diameter is, the smaller is the risk of it clogging.

Preparation

Before each use check the proper function of all installation fixtures of the

plunge saw and only use the plunge saw if
everything works properly.
 Attach the work piece in such way that it
cannot move or bend during work. Line the
work piece respectively.

Working correctly with the Plunge Saw

 Always hold the plunge saw with both hands at the handles (3) and (13).
 Always guide the plunge saw forward. Never draw the plunge saw back!
 Place the plunge saw with the front part of the base plate (4) on the work
piece. Guide the plunge saw only against the work piece during operation.
 With the correct forward speed you prevent overheating of the saw blade, and
Operation
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