6. Install the clamping screw.
7. Press and hold down the spindle lock button (5).
8. Use the hex key to tighten the clamping screw (6).
Use the direction-of-rotation arrow for guidance: To tighten the clamping screw, turn it opposite
to the direction of rotation of the saw blade.
9. Check that the saw blade is seated correctly.
10. Hold the product by the main grip.
11. Set the latching lever to the basic position and swivel the plunge unit back to the basic position (7).
12. Close the installation flap for saw blade installation.
5.8
Movable dust shield window
For optimum dust and chip extraction, always position the dust shield window as near as possible to the
workpiece.
5.9
Adjusting the cutting depth
The cutting depth should always be set to a depth approx. 5 to 10 mm greater than the thickness of
the material to be cut.
1. Press and hold down the release for the cutting depth adjustment (1).
2. Push the slider to the required cutting depth (2).
▶ The cutting depth indicator has separate indicators for cuts with guide rail (3) and cuts without guide
rail (4).
3. Let go of the release for the cutting depth adjustment.
5.10
Setting cutting angle for bevel cuts
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Avoid different angle settings front and rear by not applying pressure to the auxiliary handle or the
saw while tightening. If the angle settings differ it is not possible to make a straight cut.
1. Slacken the 2 clamping screws of the cutting angle adjustment (1).
2. Swivel the product to the desired bevel cutting angle .
▶ If you want to set an angle of -1° or greater than 45° (up to maximum 47°), press and hold down the
release button (2).
3. Tighten one of the two clamping screws of the cutting angle adjustment.
4. Tighten the opposing securing screw of the cutting angle adjustment.
5.11
Setting saw blade speed
Always use a speed that is suitable for the saw blade used and the material to be worked. By using an
appropriate speed you prevent overheating of the saw teeth and extend the service life of the saw blades.
▶ Turn the speed selector knob to the appropriate position.
5.12
Installing parallel guide
Depending on how it is installed on the product, the parallel guide can fulfill one of the two functions:
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L-shaped edge facing down:
Parallel guide for uniform cuts along an edge.
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L-shaped edge facing up:
Extension of the base plate for steadier guidance when cutting without guide rail.
1. Slacken the two clamping screws.
2. Slip the parallel guide into the mounts in the base plate.
3. Set the parallel guide to the distance required for the cut.
▶ Make sure that the distances are the same on both sides.
4. Tighten the two clamping screws.
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