User manual BOSCH PKS 55 A

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released. In this manner you do not have sufficient control over the power tool. 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. 1 Lock-off button for On/Off switch 2 On/Off switch 3 Auxiliary handle 4 Spindle lock button 5 Scale for mitre angle 6 Allen key 7 Wing bolt for bevel-angle preselection 8 Wing bolt for parallel guide 9 "CutControl" ­ Viewing window for cutting line (PKS 55 A/PKS 66 A/PKS 66 AF) 10 Parallel guide 11 Retracting blade guard 12 Base plate 13 Lever for retracting blade guard 14 Wing bolt for bevel-angle preselection 15 Blade guard 16 Sawdust ejector 17 Clamping bolt with washer 18 Clamping flange 19 Saw blade* 20 Mounting flange 21 Saw spindle 22 Vacuum hose* 23 Deflection tube for chips 24 Dust/chip box* 25 Slider of dust/chip box 26 Clamping lever for cutting-depth preselection 27 Cutting-depth scale 28 Cutting mark, 45° 29 Cutting mark, 0° 30 Quick-action clamp* 31 Guide rail* 32 Button for guide-rail lock *Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard delivery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories can be found in our accessories program. 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. Circular Saw Article number Rated power input No-load speed Cutting depth, max. ­ for 0° bevel angle ­ for 45° bevel angle Spindle lock CutControl Dust/chip box Base plate dimensions Saw blade diameter, max. Mounting bore Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 Protection class mm mm mm mm mm kg ­ ­ 288 x 153 160 150 1. For lower voltage and models for specific countries, these values can vary. The cutting direction of the teeth (direction or arrow on saw blade) and the direction-of-rotation arrow on the blade guard 15 must correspond. ­ Mount the clamping flange 18 and screw in the clamping bolt 17 turning in rotation direction . observe correct mounting position of mounting flange 20 and clamping flange 18. ­ With the Allen key 6, tighten the clamping bolt 17 turning in rotation direction . The tightening torque is between 6­9 Nm, which corresponds to hand tight plus ¼ turn. [. . . ] Note: On the workpiece side where the cut is being started, the guide rail 31 must always face flush against the workpiece, and may not project beyond it. Should the guide rail 31 project beyond the workpiece end, do not rest the circular saw on the guide rail 31 without holding the circular saw. The guide rail 31 is made of plastic and cannot hold the circular saw. Fasten the guide rail 31 to the workpiece using the special screw clamps 30. [. . . ]