Carrying Handle; Service; General Inspection - Westfalia AZKGS 18 Originalanleitung

Place the head of the machine in its highest position. Manually retract
the lower guard to expose the saw blade. Depress and hold the spindle
lock button (8) whilst rotating the saw blade by hand until the spindle
lock button fully engages.
While keeping the spindle lock depressed, place the supplied hex
spanner onto the spindle screw. Loosen the spindle screw and remove
it by turning it clockwise. Open the saw blade cover manually and
remove the outer flange, the old saw blade, and the inner flange.
Clean the flanges with a piece of cloth. Refit the inner flange. Fit the
new saw blade with the direction arrow corresponding to the arrow on
the housing. Refit the outer flange, insert the spindle screw and finger
tighten.
Depress and hold the spindle lock button whilst rotating the saw blade
by hand until the spindle lock button full engages. Re-tighten the
spindle screw using the supplied hex wrench by turning it counter
clockwise.
Check the operation of all guards and make sure the saw blade is tight
and is running free and true.

Carrying Handle

The saw is equipped with a carrying handle (25). When carrying the
saw secure the saw head in its lowered position with the pin (22).

Service

WARNING: Always disconnect from the mains power supply, before
carrying out any maintenance/cleaning of the charger. Remove the
battery before carrying out any maintenance/cleaning of the tool.
Note: Both the tool and the charger contain no user-serviceable parts. If
the device does not perform as outlined in this manual, turn to the
Westfalia customer service or to a competent professional.

General Inspection

 Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight as they may
become loosened during use due to vibration.
 Inspect the supply cord of the charger for damage or wear prior to
each use. Repairs should be carried out by an authorised service
Operation
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