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instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
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reference.
DC-270 Safety Warnings –
Instructions for Putting Into Use
Setting up the Saw for Use
After unpacking check that there are no parts missing or
damaged. If there are contact supplier and do not operate.
Before using a blade needs to be fitted as described in the
operating instructions. (See Blade Changing Section)
Information on Power Supply
This equipment should be connected to a normal domestic
socket outlet with a voltage rating between 210 and 250 V
and a current rating of between 13 and 16A.
Illustrated Description of Functions
See foldout page A
1. Switch
2. Locking buton
3. Main handle
4. Auxiliary handle
5. Guard lock button
6. Depth setting knob
7. Depth of cut guage
8. Guard release knob
9. Fence locking knob
10. Parallel fence
11. Blade guide pointer
12. Blade
13. Blade guard
14. Motor housing
List of contents
EXAKT DC 170 Saw
Blades (dependant on kit)
Auxiliary handle
Instruction manual
15. Brush cover
16. Dust extract nozzle
17. Spindle lock button
18. Parallel fence slot
19. Blade screw
20. Blade changing key
21. Blade washer
22. Blade rotation indicator
23. Fixed guard
24. Auxiliary handle mounts
25. Inner flange
26. TCT blade
27. Diamond blade
28. Dust hose adaptor
Torx key
Spare safety washer
Dust hose adaptor
Storage case
DC-270 Safety Warnings – Operating Instructions
This tool performs best when attached to a suitable
vacuum cleaner/dust extractor.
Setting the Cutting Depth
1. The depth of cut can be set in millimetres. To adjust,
loosen the Depth setting knob, slide to the desired
position and tighten. (Diagram A)
2. When cutting wood the depth of cut should be set to
slightly greater than the thickness of the material for best
results.
3. When cutting plastics the depth of cut should be set to
slightly greater than the thickness of the material. If
melting occurs a greater depth setting will improve
results.
4. When cutting metals the depth of cut should be set to
approximately 1.0 mm greater than the material
thickness for best results.
If it is desirable not to mark the surface beneath the
workpiece, the depth can be set to the same as the
material thickness, when cutting wood or plastics, but this
may result in a rough edge.
NB. If the depth control knob becomes difficult to turn,
unscrew it until the rubber seal can be seen. Clean the
surrounding area with a soft brush and then apply a
very small quantity of synthetic grease to the seal.
Blade Changing
NB. Incorrect positioning of the blade can permanently
damage the tool.
1. Ensure the tool is unplugged from the mains supply.
2. Pull guard release knob to open guard (Diagram B )
3. Press spindle lock button (Diagram C)
4. Unscrew blade using torx key
5. Place the new blade onto the blade shaft ensuring the
hole locates correctly and the teeth point forwards in the
direction of the curved arrow. (Diagram D)
6. Replace the safety retaining washer and tighten the
screw.
7. Close the guard before plugging in.
Clamping
It is not normally necessary to clamp the material being cut
as long as it is fully supported on a work surface and held
with one hand. Clamping should be used where:
The operator is inexperienced in the use of power
saws or weak handed
Small parts or tough material is to be cut
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EXAKT Precision Tools Ltd. 2010