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Warning!
Before connecting a tool to a power source (mains switch
powerpointreceptacle,outlet,etc.)besurethatthevoltage
supply is the same as that specified on the nameplate of
the tool. A power source with a voltage greater than that
specifiedforthetoolcanresultinseriousinjurytotheuser,
as well as damage to the tool.
Ifindoubt,donot pluginthe tool.Usingapowersource
with a voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to
the motor.
Your tool is double insulated for additional protection against
a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.
Always remove the plug from the mains socket before
making any adjustments or maintenance, including
changing the blade.
• Whenoperatingthesaw,usesafetyequipmentincluding
safetygogglesorshield,earprotection,dustmaskand
protective clothing including safety gloves.
• Donotusethissawtocutfirewood.
• Ensurethatthelightingisadequate.
• Keeptheareafreeoftrippinghazards.
• Donotletanyoneundertheageof18yearsoperatethissaw.
• Alwaysstandtoonesidewhenoperatingthesaw.
• Neveruseacrackedordistortedsawblade.Onlyuse
sharp blades.
• Whencuttingroundwood,useclampsthatpreventthe
work piece from turning on both sides of the blade.
• Neveruseyourhandstoremovesawdust,chipsor
waste close by the blade.
• Useonlybladesasrecommended.
• DonotusebladesofHighSpeedSteel(HSSblades)
• Rags,cloths,cordandstringandthelikeshouldnever
be left around the work area.
• Avoidcuttingnails.Inspecttheworkpieceandremove
allnailsandotherforeignobjectsbeforebeginningsawing.
• Supporttheworkproperly.
• Neverreachoverthebladetoremovewasteoroffcuts.
• Donotattempttofreeajammedbladebeforefirst
switching off the machine.
• Donotsloworstopabladewithapieceofwood.
Let the blade come to rest naturally.
• Ifyouareinterruptedwhenoperatingthesaw,complete
the process and switch off before looking up.
• Periodicallycheckthatallnuts,boltsandotherfixings
are properly tightened.
• Donotstorematerialsorequipmentaboveamachinein
such a way that they could fall into it.
• Alwaysholdthesawonpartsthatareinsulated.Ifyou
accidentally cut into hidden wiring or the saw ’s own
cable,themetalpartsofthesawwillbecome“live”.
• Neversawnearcombustibleliquidsorgases.
• Notethedirectionofrotationofthemotorandtheblade.
• Donotlockthemovableguardintheopenpositionand
alwaysensurethatitisworkingproperly,freelyrotating
and returning to fully cover the teeth of the blade.
• Donotuseanyabrasivewheelunlessthemachineis
designed for that purpose.
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose.
Any use other than those mentioned in this Manual
will be considered a case of misuse. The user and not
themanufacturershallbeliableforanydamageorinjury
resulting from such cases of misuse.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes
made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from such
changes. Even when the tool is used as prescribed
it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk factors.
tool’s construction and design:
• Contactwiththeblade.
• Kickbackofworkpieceandpartsofworkpiece.
• Bladefracture
• Catapultingofbladepieces.
• Damagetohearingifeffectiveeardefendersarenotworn.
• Harmfulemissionsofsawdustwhenthemachineisused
in closed rooms. Always use supplementary dust
extraction where possible.
1 Hand grip incorporating on/off switch
2 Dust extraction outlet
3 Blade guard
4 Blade cover
5 Front hand grip
6 Laserfunction(MPL185)
7 Base plate locking knob
8 Tungsten carbide tipped blade
9 Blade bolt
10 Blade flange
11 Base plate
4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Keep guards in place and in good working order at all times
to avoid serious accidents.
Support large panels as shown in (Pic. 2) to minimize the
risk of blade pinching and kickback. Pic. 3 shows the wrong
way to cut large pieces of wood, cutting in this way will
causeseriousinjurytotheoperator.
Whencutting,thesawshouldrestonthelargerpieceofthe
material and the smaller piece cut off.
Usea rip fenceat all times,this will helpto prevent side
pressure being exerted on the blade and will also give a
straighter cut.
GUARDING AGAINST KICK BACK
Kick back occurs when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven
back towards the operator. To avoid kick back keep blades
sharp and always support large work pieces correctly.
Release the switch immediately if blade binds or if the
circular saw stalls.
Do not remove the saw from a work piece while the blade is
still moving. Never place your hands or fingers behind or in
frontofthesaw(Pic.4).Ifkickbackoccurs,thesawcould
jumpbackwardsover yourhand,possiblycausingsevere
injury.
Always lower guard with the retaining handle. Before cutting
besurethatthedepthandbeveladjustmentsaretight.
Use only the correct blades for your power tool with the
correct bore size.
Never use defective or incorrect blade washers or bolts.
Avoidcuttingnailsbyinspectingtheworkpiece,removeall
nails from the work piece before cutting.
Operate with the correct hand and work piece support.