Parkside PTK 2000 A1 - Manual (Page 60)

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with your circular saw.
- The laser light is generated by a laser diode powered
by two batteries. The laser light is enlarged to form a
line and is emitted through the laser emission aper-
ture. You can then use the line as an optical marker
for the sawing line for precision cuts. Follow the laser
safety instructions.
- Inserting the batteries:
- Remove the saw blade guard (2) (see 8.4). The
laser is mounted on the splitter (4) and now easily
accessible.
- Set the Laser ON/OFF switch (35) to position 0
(laser off).
- Remove the battery compartment cover (37) by
undoing the screw (36). Now flip up the battery
compartment cover (37).
- Insert the batteries, ensuring that you fit them the
right way round (see Fig. 35).
- Replace the battery compartment cover (37) and
secure it with the screw (36).
- Mount the safety hood (2) for the blade again.
- Switching the laser on: Set the Laser ON/OFF switch
(35) to I. When the saw blade guard (2) is mounted
you can easily access the Laser ON/Off switch (35)
through an opening provided in the saw blade guard
(Fig. 37). A red laser beam will now be projected from
the laser emission aperture. If you guide the laser
beam along the sawing line mark as you saw, you will
produce clean, precise cuts.
- Switching the laser off: Set the Laser ON/OFF switch
(35) to 0. The laser beam will go out. Always switch
off the laser when not in use in order to save the bat-
teries.
- The laser beam can be blocked by deposits of dust
and chips. You should therefore remove these parti-
cles from the laser emission aperture each time after
you use the laser (equipment off).
- Notes on batteries: If you do not intend to use the
laser for a lengthy period of time, remove the batteries
from the battery compartment. Any leakage of battery
fluid might damage the tool.
- Do not place the batteries on heaters or expose them
to direct sunshine for long periods; temperatures in
excess of 50°C may damage the tool.
9.9 Adjusting the laser (Fig. 36)
If the laser (34) ceases to indicate the correct cutting
line, you can readjust the laser. To do so, open the
screws (z) and set the laser by using the adjustment bolt
(y) that the laser beam strikes the teeth of the saw blade
(5).
10. Operation
Working instructions
After each new adjustment it is advisable to carry out a
trial cut in order to check the set dimensions. After switch-
ing on the saw, wait for the blade to reach its maximum
speed of rotation before commencing with the cut.
Secure long workpieces against falling off at the end of
the cut (e.g. with a roller stand etc.)
Take extra care when starting the cut!
Never use the equipment without the suction function.
Regularly check and clean the suction channels.
Suitability of the saw blades:
- 24 teeth: soft materials, large chip depth, coarse cut
profile
- 48 teeth: hard materials, small chip depth, fine cut
profile
10.1 Making longitudinal cuts (Figure 38)
Longitudinal cutting (also known as slitting) is when you
use the saw to cut along the grain of the wood.
Press one edge of the workpiece against the parallel stop
(7) while the flat side lies on the saw table (1). The blade
guard (2) must always be lowered over the workpiece.
When you make a longitudinal cut, never adopt a work-
ing position that is in line with the cutting direction.
- Set the parallel stop (7) in accordance with the work-
piece height and the desired width. (See 9.4)
- Switch on the saw.
- Place your hands (with fingers closed) flat on the
workpiece and push the workpiece along the parallel
stop (7) and into the blade (5).
- Guide at the side with your left or right hand (depend-
ing on the position of the parallel stop) only as far as
the front edge of the saw blade guard (2).
- Always push the workpiece through to the end of the
splitter (4).
- The offcut piece remains on the saw table (1) until the
blade (5) is back in its position of rest.
- Secure long workpieces against falling off at the end
of the cut (e.g. with a roller stand etc.) (e.g. roller table
etc.)
10.1.1 Cutting narrow workpieces (Fig. 39)
Be sure to use a push stick (17) when making longitudi-
nal cuts in workpieces smaller than 120 mm in width. A
push block is supplied with the saw! Replace a worn or
damaged push stick immediately.
• Adjust the parallel stop to the width of workpiece you
require. (see 9.4)
• Feed in the workpiece with two hands. Always use the
push stick (17) in the area of the saw blade.
• Always push the workpiece through to the end of the
splitter.
m Caution! With short workpieces, use the push stick
from the beginning.
10.1.2 Cutting extremely narrow workpieces (Fig.
40)
Be sure to use a push block when making longitudinal
cuts in very narrow workpieces with a width of 30 mm
and less. The low guide face of the longitudinal stop is
best used in this case. Replace the push block without
delay when it becomes worn. There is no push block
supplied with the saw! (Available from your specialist
dealer) Replace the push block without delay when it
becomes worn.
• Adjust the parallel stop to the width of workpiece you
require.
• Use the push block to press the workpiece against
the stop rail and push the workpiece with the push
stick (17) through to the end of the splitter. There is no
push block supplied with the saw!
10.1.3 Making angular cuts (Fig. 41)
Angular cuts must always be made using the parallel
stop (7).
- Set the blade (5) to the desired angle. (See 9.3)
- Set the parallel stop (7) in accordance with the work-
piece width and height (see 9.4)
- Carry out the cut in accordance with the workpiece
width (see 10.1).
10.2 Making cross cuts (Fig. 31,42)
- Slide the cross stop (13) into one of the grooves
(32a/32b) in the table and adjust to the required an-
gle. (see 9.6). If you also want to tilt the blade (5), use
the groove (32a) which prevents your hand and the
cross stop from making contact with the blade guard.