English – AEG PS 305 DG User Manual

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BASIC SAW OPERATIONS

WORKPIECE CLAMP USAGE (FIG. 24)

WARNING

Avoid thrown workpieces. Avoid binding the work

against the blade.

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Always hold or clamp your work down to the saw.

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Do not hold or clamp the workpiece on both sides of

the blade. The blade can throw a cut off piece if you

confine the workpiece on both sides of the blade.

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Read and follow the instructions in the remainder of

your saw’s owners manual.

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This accessory was designed to make your miter saw

operations more convenient. Read and understand

these instructions completely before use.

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Always perform dry runs. Make sure the saw is

unplugged. Completely set up your saw. Pull the

blade and power head through the full range of

motion to check for interference. The clamp can be

used in a left or right configuration. Make sure that

your blade, saw guard or motor does not interfere

with the clamp. Correct any interference before use.

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Always tighten the clamp so that the workpiece is

secured between the clamp and fence, support or base.

No visible gap should be present between saw

and wood.

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The clamp can be used only in a vertical position.

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Place material to be cut on table of miter saw. Secure

workpiece to the fence and table by turning knob to

tighten clamp. Do not overtighten the clamp. It should

just lightly hold the wood against the fence and table.

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Perform a dry run with the saw unplugged. After you

believe that the saw is completely set up, pull the

power head down as if you were making an actual cut.

Check for interferences and for potentially dangerous

situations. Adjust the set up so that a safe operation

can be completed.

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Complete the cut as instructed in the remainder of

you miter saw owners manual.

IMPORTANT

To help perform the safest and most precise

miter saw cut, make the cut and then release the

power switch. Hold the power head down and

keep your hands in place until the blade stops

rotating. Then raise the power head and remove

workpiece from work table.

MAINTENANCE

DANGER

Never put lubricants on the blade while it is

spinning.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected

starting or electrical shock, unplug the power

cord before working on the saw.

WARNING

For your safety, this saw is double insulated.

Toavoid electrical shock, fire or injury, use only

parts identical to those identified in the parts

list.Reassemble exactly as original assembly to

avoid electric shock.

LOWER BLADE GUARD

Do not use the saw without the lower guard. The lower

blade guard is attached to the saw for your protection.

Should the lower guard become damaged, do not use the

saw until damaged guard has been replaced. Develop a

regular check to make sure the lower guard is working

properly. Clean the lower guard of any dust or build up

with a damp cloth.

CAUTION

Do not use solvents on the guard. They could

make the plastic "cloudy" and brittle.

WARNING

When cleaning lower guard unplug the saw from

the outlet to avoid unexpected startup.

Periodically, sawdust will accumulate under the work

table and base. This could cause difficulty in the

movement of the work table when setting up a miter cut.

Frequently blow out or vacuum up the sawdust.

WARNING

If blowing sawdust, wear proper eye protection to

keep debris from blowing into eyes.

LUBRICATION (FIG. 25)

BALL BEARINGS
All the motor bearings in this tool are lubricated with a

sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of

the unit, therefore, no further lubrication is required.

BASIC SAW OPERATIONS

DANGER

Never lower the saw completely in front of the

work-piece and then cut only on the forward

push. The upward moving rear portion of the

blade could twist the workpiece from your grasp.

Workpieces up to 342.9 mm wide and 88.9 mm thick can

be cut following the directions below:

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Put wood against fence and secure with clamp as

appropriate.

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Loosen the slide lock knob.

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Grasp the saw handle and pull the carriage until the

arbor (center of saw-blade) is over the front edge of

the workpiece.

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Switch on the saw and allow to come to full speed.

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Push the saw handle all the way down and cut

through the leading edge of the workpiece.

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Gently push the saw handle towards the fence

completing the cut.

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Push power head to full rear position after each cut.

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Turn motor off and allow blade to come to a complete

stop before moving hands.

CHOP CUTTING (FIG. 20)

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Slide the cutting head to the rear as far as it will go.

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Lock slide lock knob.

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Position workpiece on table and against fence and

secure with clamp as appropriate.

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Turn on saw and lower blade into work-piece.

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After cut is complete turn off saw, allow blade to stop

rotating before allowing cutting head to rise up.

BODY AND HAND POSITION

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Never place hands near cutting area. Place hand at

least 100 mm from path of blade.

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Hold workpiece firmly to the fence to prevent

movement toward the blade.

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When holding the workpiece to the left side of the

blade, always use your left hand. Use your right hand

to hold the workpiece to the right side of the blade.

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Before making a cut, make a “dry run” with the power

off so you can see the path of the blade.

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Keep hands in position until trigger has been released

and the blade has completely stopped.

WARNING

Do not try to cut short pieces, you cannot properly

support the workpiece and keep your hold down

hand the required distance from the blade.

MITER CUT (FIG. 21)

When a miter cut is required, move the saw to the

desired angle. Move with the handle to the miter angle to

make the cut. There are settings on the miter scale for

angles (degrees) and crown molding.
Note: Remember to unlock the miter lock lever before

changing the miter angle.

BEVEL CUT (FIG. 22)

When a bevel cut is required tilt the blade to desired bevel

angle. Stand to the left side of the handle to make the cut.

SLIDING FENCE

When beveling the blade to the left or back fence may

have to be repositioned. Loosen the fence locking knob

and slide the fence to the left or right as needed. Adjust

the fence as close to the guard as possible to provide

maximum support for the workpiece. Securely tighten

knob and make a dry run with the saw off to check for

clearance between the fence and guard. On certain

extreme compound cuts it may be necessary to remove a

sliding fence to avoid interference. After completing bevel

cut(s) remember to replace and/or slide the fence back.

VERNIER BEVEL SCALE OPERATION

The Vernier bevel scale can quickly and accurately help

the user to adjust the saw to any 1/2° increment as

illustrated (Fig. 16).

COMPOUND CUT

When a compound cut is required, select the desired

bevel and miter positions.

CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL (FIG. 23)

Before cutting a workpiece, check to make sure it is not

bowed. If it is bowed the workpiece must be positioned

and cut as illustrated. Do not position workpiece

incorrectly or try to cut the workpiece without the support

of the fence. This will cause pinching of the workpiece on

the blade. The workpiece could suddenly jump or move

and your hand could hit the blade.

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