User manual PARKSIDE PHKS 66

[. . . ] Before reading, unfold both pages containing illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of the device. General safety advice for electrical power tools Careful handling and use of electrical power tools. Page Safety advice relating specifically to this device. The following pictograms are used in these operating instructions / on the device: Read instruction manual! [. . . ] E) Hold the device by the insulated handle surfaces when you are undertaking work where there is the danger of the cutting tool striking hidden electricity cables or the device`s mains lead. Contact with a live wire means that the metal parts of the device may also become live and this can result in an electric shock. F) When cutting longitudinally always use a guide fence or a straight edge guide. This will improve the accuracy of your cut and reduce the risk of the blade jamming. G) Always use a saw blade of the correct size and with the appropriate central fixing hole bore. Saw blades that do not correspond with the attachment components on the saw will not run true and could lead to loss of control. H) Never use a damaged or incorrect saw blade washer or screw. The saw blade washer and screw have been specially designed to give your saw optimum performance and safety in use. to avoid the device kicking back: Kickback occurs as a result of incorrect use or misuse of the saw. It can be prevented by taking the appropriate precautions as described below. A) Hold the saw with both hands and bring your arms into a position in which you will be able to withstand any kickback forces. Always stand to the side of the saw blade and never bring your body in line with the saw blade. When kickback occurs, the circular saw may jump backwards but the operator can control the kickback forces by adopting suitable precautions. B) If the saw blade jams or sawing stops for another reason, release the ON / OFF switch and hold the saw in the workpiece without moving it until the saw blade comes to a complete stand still. Never try to remove the saw from the tool or to pull it backwards as long as the saw blade is still moving otherwise this could cause a recoil action. Find the reason for the saw blade jamming and take the appropriate action to rectify it. C) If you wish to restart a saw that has been inserted into the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the saw gap and check that the saw teeth do not catch on the workpiece. b) Check that the spring on the automatic blade guard functions properly. If the automatic blade guard or spring does not function properly, have the device serviced before you use it. Damaged parts, sticky deposits or accumulations of splinters can delay the operation of the bottom blade guard. C) Open the automatic blade guard by hand only for certain cuts such as plunge or angle cuts. Open the automatic blade guard with the release lever 7a and let it go again as soon as the saw blade penetrates the workpiece. [. . . ] Always pull the mains plug out of the socket before doing any work on the device. Clean the device after you have finished using it. Use a cloth to clean the outside of the device never use petrol, solvents or cleaners. Do not dispose of electrical power tools with the household rubbish! [. . . ]