User manual BOSCH PKS 55

[. . . ] Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. B) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. [. . . ] English | 21 Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the local utility company for assistance. Penetrating a water line causes property damage or may cause an electric shock. When working with the machine, always hold it firmly with both hands and provide for a secure stance. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand. Always wait until the machine has come to a complete stop before placing it down. The tool insert can jam and lead to loss of control over the power tool. Do not touch the damaged cable and pull the mains plug when the cable is damaged while working. Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362). If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorised customer service agent. the replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug. The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere. Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The machine is intended for lengthways and crossways cutting of wood with straight cutting lines as well as mitre cuts in wood while resting firmly on the workpiece. Only use saw blades that correspond with the characteristic data given in the operating instructions. Do not under any circumstances use grinding discs as the cutting tool. Selecting a Saw Blade An overview of recommended saw blades can be found at the end of this manual. removal of the Saw Blade (see figure A) For changing the cutting tool , it is best to place the machine on the face side of the motor housing. The spindle lock button 4 may be actuated only when the saw spindle is at a standstill. ­ With the Allen key 6, unscrew the clamping bolt 18 turning in rotation direction . ­ Remove the clamping flange 19 and the saw blade 20 from the saw spindle 22. We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described under "Technical Data" is in conformity with the following standards or standardization documents: EN 60745 according to the provisions of the directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/42/EC. [. . . ] Sawing Wood The correct selection of the saw blade depends on the type and quality of the wood and whether lengthway or crossway cuts are required. Sawing Non-ferrous Metals Note: Use only a sharp saw blade that is suitable for non-ferrous metals. Guide the switched on power tool against the workpiece and carefully start the cut. When sawing profiles, always begin the cut from the narrow side; when sawing U-profiles, never start the cut from the open side. [. . . ]