Use According To Intended Purpose - Mafell KSS 400 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Protection against contact with the tool:
In accordance with the requirements of
EN 60745-2-5, the tooth rim of the saw blade
not required for cutting is secured by a fixed saw
guard and the part required for cutting is
secured by a self-closing retractable saw guard.
To aid the opening of this retractable saw guard
once it has been positioned on the workpiece, a
handle is attached to the guard.
Devices for safe guiding:
The large base plate guarantees safe rest of the
machine on the workpiece. Ergonomically
arranged handles are provided for guiding dur-
ing the sawing operation. Thanks to the parallel
guide fence, which can be used on both sides of
the cutting plane, it is possible to guide the
machine both along the edge of a workpiece
and along a guide rail placed on the work-
piece.The scoring edges which are well visible
from both sides of the machine also contribute
to safe guiding.
Protection against kickback of the workpiece:
In order to prevent a possible kickback of the
workpiece in the event of tilting and to assist in
guiding the machine during the advance motion,
the portable circular saw is provided with a riv-
ing knife / splitter. As regards its thickness, this
riving knife/splitter is adapted to the saw blade
supplied and can be positioned near the saw
blade within the limits specified in the technical
data.
Switching equipment:
The start interlock, which is provided in the han-
dle, avoids unintentional switching on. The
machine can only be operated as long as the
switch trigger, which is also accommodated in
the back handle, is pressed. As soon as this
switch trigger is released, the machine is auto-
matically disconnected. The stopping time of the
saw blade amounts to approx. 1 sec.
Ergonomics:
Essential ergonomic principles taken into con-
sideration for the design of the machine:
low weight compared with the given cutting
depth thanks to an efficient battery-powered
motor,
only one service tool for all functions
arranged in a holding device on the
machine.
Chip removal:
The produced chips are routed via a built-in chip
duct to the attachable extractor connection. This
way, the machine can be connected to an exter-
nal extractor, e.g. to a movable dust extractor. In
case of operation without dust extraction, the
streamlined upper saw guard ensures that the
chips are blown out without hitting the operator.
The safety devices described in this
manual are essential prerequisites
of safe machine operation. They
must not be removed or put out of
action.
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Use according to intended purpose

The MAFELL cross cutting system KSS 400 / 24 V is
intended exclusively for ripping and cross cutting of
solid timber and sheet materials such as particle
boards, core-boards and Mdf-boards up to a thick-
ness of 49.5 mm (1 15/16 in.), using the circular saw
blades permitted by MAFELL.
The diameter of the saw blades used must lie within
the following range:
∅
Minimum- 149 mm (5 3/4 in.),
∅
Maximum- 160 mm (6 1/4 in.).
The maximum basic thickness of the saw blade
body must not exceed 1.2 mm (3/64 in.).
Any use beyond this scope is considered as failing
to comply with the intended purpose. The manufac-
turer is not liable for any damage caused as a result
of this; the risk is borne solely by the user.
The use of saw blades made of high-speed steel
(HSS) and of abrasive disks is not permitted.
The machine is not suitable for operation in the rain
outdoors or in areas subject to explosion hazards.
Use according to intended purpose also includes
compliance with the operating, maintenance and
repair conditions specified by MAFELL, and adher-
ence to the safety instructions contained in the oper-
ating manual.
The cross-cutting system KSS 400 / 24 V may only
be used, set up and serviced by persons over
18 years of age who are familiar with the machine
and have been instructed as to the dangers invol-
ved. Repair work must be carried out by authorized
MAFELL dealers or a MAFELL customer service sta-
tion.
The safety regulations applicable in the country of
use, as well as all other generally accepted rules on
safety and occupational medicine, must be
observed.
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