Plunge Cuts - Mafell K85Ec Instrucciones De Funcionamiento Y Seguridad

5.8 Plunge cuts

Use the following procedure to perform plunge
cuts:
1. Press the pushbutton (18) and use the plunge
lever (1) to set the machine to the highest
position.
2. Using the pre-feed lever (11), open the
movable guard completely so that the machine
can be positioned on the workpiece you want
to work on.
Saw blade and riving knife are now free
➢
above the material.
3. Align the machine on the workpiece for the
plunge cut.
4. Switch on the machine and press down the
plunge lever (1).
The saw blade now plunges vertically into the workpiece. The plunge depth is indicated on the scale
➢
(2). The riving knife swings upward out of the way when the blade enters the workpiece. The riving
knife returns to its normal position as soon as the gap behind the saw blade is cleared in the forward
movement of the machine.
5. Stop the feed when the end of the plunge cut is reached.
6. Hold the machine firmly by the handle and switch off the machine.
7. Press the pushbutton (18) and use the plunge lever (1) to pull the saw blade out of the kerf.
The plunge cut is performed.
✓
You can preset the plunge depth
for repetitive plunge cuts with the
same depth.
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Warning
Risk of kickback with plunge cuts!
With plunge cuts, there is a risk of kickback when the machine jams.
This can cause serious injuries.
➢ Prior to plunging, position the machine such that the rear edge of
the base plate is in contact with a stop that is fixed to the
workpiece.
While plunging in, hold the machine firmly by the handle and push
➢
the machine slightly forward!
Fig. 18: Plunge cutting
K85Ec / KSS80Ec 370
01/2022