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– Turn the saw table 12 left or right by the locking knob until
the requested standard mitre angle engages.
Adjusting Bevel Angles
(see figures H1–H2)
The bevel angle can be set in the range from 0° to 45°.
– Loosen the clamping lever 38.
– Pull the adjustable fence 14 completely outward.
– To lock the adjustable fence, re-tighten the clamping lever
38.
– Loosen the lock lever 15.
– Tilt the tool arm by the handle 1 until the angle indicator 29
indicates the desired bevel angle.
– Hold the tool arm in this position and retighten the clamp-
ing lever 15.
For quick and precise setting of the standard 0° and 45°
angles, factory-set stops have been provided for.
– Loosen the lock lever 15.
– For this, tilt the tool arm by the handle 1 to the stop toward
the right (0°) or to the stop toward the left (45°).
– Retighten the lock lever 15 again.
Starting Operation
 Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage of the pow-
er source must agree with the voltage specified on the
nameplate of the machine. Power tools marked with
230 V can also be operated with 220 V.
Switching On (see figure I)
To save energy, only switch the power tool on when using it.
– To start the machine, press the On/Off switch 21 and keep
it pressed.
Note: For safety reasons, the On/Off switch 21 cannot be
locked; it must remain pressed during the entire operation.
The tool arm can only be guided downward when pressing le-
ver 3.
– For sawing, you must additionally press lever 3 in addition
to actuating the On/Off switch 21.
Switching Off
– To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch 21.
Working Advice
General Sawing Instructions
 Always tighten the locking knob 9 firmly before saw-
ing. Otherwise the saw blade can become wedged in the
workpiece.
Make sure that the retracting blade guard operates properly
and that it can move freely. The retracting blade guard must
open when the tool arm is guided downward. When the tool
arm is guided upward, the retracting blade guard must close
again over the saw blade and lock in the uppermost position
of the tool arm.
Protect the saw blade against impact and shock. Do not sub-
ject the saw blade to lateral pressure.
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Position of the Operator (see figure J)
 Do not stand in a line with the saw blade in front of the
machine. Always stand aside of the saw blade. This pro-
tects your body against possible kickback.
Marking the Cutting Line (see figure K)
A laser beam indicates the cutting line of the saw blade. This
allows for exact positioning of the workpiece for sawing, with-
out having to open the retracting blade guard.
– For this, switch the laser beam on with the switch 20.
– Align the cutting mark on your workpiece with reference to
the right-hand edge of the laser line.
Permissible Workpiece Dimensions
Maximum workpiece sizes:
Mitre/Bevel Angle
Horizontal Vertical
0° 0°
45° 0°
0° 45°
45° 45°
Minimum workpiece sizes (= all workpieces that can be
clamped left or right from the saw blade with the supplied ma-
terial clamp 27): 100 x 40 mm (length x width)
Cutting depth, max. (0°/0°): 60 mm
Cutting Off
– Firmly clamp the workpiece as appropriate for its dimen-
sions.
– Adjust the requested mitre and/or bevel angle.
– Switch on the machine.
– Press lever 3 and slowly guide the tool arm downward by
handle 1.
– Saw through the workpiece applying uniform feed.
– Switch off the machine and wait until the saw blade has
come to a complete stop.
– Guide the tool arm slowly upward.
Replacing the Insert Plate
The black insert plate 7 can become worn after prolonged use
of the power tool.
Replace a defective insert plate.
– Bring the power tool into the working position.
– Unscrew the fastening screw 31 using the hex key 24 and
remove the old insert plate.
– Insert the new insert plate and screw the fastening screw
31 in tight again.
Sawing Profile Strips
Profile strips/mouldings can be sawn in two different ways:
– Placed against the fence
Height x Width
60 x 120 mm
60 x 85 mm
37 x 120 mm
37 x 85 mm
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