PHKS 1400 CIRCULAR SAW - Circular saw PARKSIDE - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	PARKSIDE
Model	PHKS 1400
Product type	Portable circular saw
Power	1400 W
No-load speed	1800 - 5200 rpm
Saw blade	210 x 30 x 1.8 x 2.6 mm
Cutting depth at 90°	0 - 75 mm
Cutting depth at 45°	0 - 48 mm
Sound pressure level	107.5 dB (A)
Sound power level	120.5 dB (A)
Hand-arm vibration	< 9.3 m/s²
Power supply	Mains, standard plug
Anti-restart safety	Yes, prevents accidental start
Moving protective guard	Yes, automatically retracts
Graduated parallel guide	Yes, adjustable
Riving knife	Yes, removable for plunge cuts
Chip extraction	Connection for external extraction
Speed preselector	Electronic, 4 positions
Depth adjustment	By wing screw and scale
Angle adjustment	From 0° to 45°, scale
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean regularly, avoid liquids
Spare parts	Saw blade, riving knife, etc.
Repairability	By qualified technician

Frequently Asked Questions - PHKS 1400 CIRCULAR SAW PARKSIDE

How to replace the saw blade?

Disconnect the tool. Raise the protective guard and lock the spindle with a wooden wedge. Loosen the fixing screw with a hex key, remove the washer and the blade. Place the new blade respecting the rotation direction, then reassemble in reverse order.

How to adjust the cutting depth?

Loosen the wing screw for depth adjustment, set the desired depth on the scale, then tighten the screw. For a cleaner cut, allow 5 mm more than the material thickness.

How to adjust the cutting angle?

Loosen the wing screws on either side of the angle scale, tilt the guide plate to the desired angle (0° to 45°), then tighten the screws. Perform a test cut to check.

What are the important safety instructions?

Always wear safety glasses and ear protection. Disconnect the plug before any adjustment. Do not use HSS or damaged blades. Keep the cable away from the cutting area. Persons under 16 must not use the tool.

How to use the parallel guide?

Loosen the wing screw of the parallel guide, set the cutting width on the scale, then tighten the screw. Position the guide against the workpiece edge for a straight cut.

What materials can I cut with this saw?

Solid wood, particleboard, plastic, aluminum, plywood, plasterboard, rock wool, etc. Adjust the speed according to the material (see table in the manual). Never cut asbestos.

How to adjust the speed?

Turn the electronic speed preselector to the desired position (1 = min, 4 = max). Refer to the material table to choose the appropriate speed.

What to do if the saw pulls to the left or right?

This indicates a blade parallelism defect. Unscrew the guide plate, tilt it and adjust the parallelism using the base plate. Consult the manual for detailed steps.

How to perform a plunge cut?

Remove the riving knife for this type of cut. Secure the workpiece against kickback (e.g., with a batten). After cutting, always reinstall the riving knife.

How to clean and maintain the saw?

Regularly clean chips and debris. Wipe the housing with a soft, dry cloth. Never use gasoline or solvents. Ensure ventilation slots are clear.

USER MANUAL PHKS 1400 CIRCULAR SAW PARKSIDE

Operating and safety instructions

SCIE CIRCULAIRE PORTATIVE

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PARKSIDE

PARKSIDE

HANDKREISSÄGE PHKS 1400

For sawing natural wood, chipboard, plastic and aluminium

Dear Customer! We are delighted that you have decided to purchase our high quality PHKS 1400 circular saw. Please make sure you familiarise yourself fully with the way the equipment works before you use it for the first time and that you understand how to handle electrical power tools correctly. Please read the instructions i below and the accompanying safety advice ⚠ carefully. By doing this you will be able to work in complete safety and achieve better results.

FEATURES OF THE PHKS 1400

① ON - OFF switch
② Safety switch
③ Electronic speed control
4 Adjustable depth stop
⑤ Sawdust outlet
6 Bevel cutting capacity with angle gauge

⑦ Guide plate
8 Parallel guide fence with millimetre scale
9 Retractable guard
⑩ Tips for use
⑪ Depth of cut gauge
⑫ Wing nut on parallel guide fence

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Nom. power consumption: 1400 W

No load speed: 1800 - 5200 rpm

Blade: 210 x 30 x 1.8 x 2.6 mm

Cutting depth at 90°: 0 - 75 mm

Cutting depth at 45^ : 0 - 48 mm

Nom. voltage: 230 V \~ 50 Hz

Weight: 7.1 kg

The A weighted noise level of the equipment is typically:

Sound pressure level: 107.5 dB(A) · Sound power level 120.5 dB(A)

Hand/arm vibration is typically less than 9.3 m/s ^4

SPECIFIC SAFETY ADVICE

▲ To be read in conjunction with the advice in the accompanying booklet on safety.
▲ Before starting any work on the machine, e.g. setting the guide plate etc., always take the plug out of the socket.
▲ Never remove chips or splinters while the equipment is operating - always remove the plug from the socket first.
▲ Always wear ear defenders and eye protection when working with the circular saw. In addition we recommend wearing safety gloves, robust anti-slip footwear and an industrial apron.
Check the circular saw, power cable and plug for damage before every use. Always have any damaged parts repaired or replaced at a specialist repair centre.
▲ Always keep the power cable well out of the saw's working area and feed the cable from the rear of the machine.
If you are working for long periods on wood or materials that give rise to a lot of dust, fit the saw with a suitable tested vacuum extraction device.
▲ Always use the saw's integrated safety devices, e.g. the safety switch and the retractable guard.
▲ Check to see that the retractable guard moves freely before every use.
▲ Do not drill into the saw housing as that will interfere with the protective insulation (Use stick-on labels, plates etc.).
▲ Persons under the age of 16 are not to use this equipment.

Only operate the retractable guard using the lever provided. As the saw comes into contact with the material, the retractable guard automatically swings away. The guard is not to be fastened back into the open position. In addition, please make sure all the moving parts on the guard function without hindrance and all parts of the machine that cover the saw blade are working properly.
▲ When plunging make sure that the saw cannot kickback, e.g. clamp with a cross piece.
▲ Secure round section wood on both sides of the saw blade against rotation.
▲ Do not use on asbestos based materials.
▲ Make sure that the diameter, thickness and other saw blade parameters are suitable for use in the circular saw.
▲ Make sure the saw blade speed rating is suitable for the spindle rotation speed of the circular saw.
▲ Cracked or distorted saw blades are not to be used. HSS (High Speed Steel) saw blades are not to be used.
The distance between the reamer and the saw teeth is to be set to 5 mm maximum. The distance between the point of the reamer and the deepest point of the saw blade is to be 5 mm maximum.
▲ Always remove the reamer for plunging work.
▲ When you switch off the saw, do not use any additional means of stopping the saw blade.
▲ Do not lock the ON-OFF switch for hand fed work.

SETTING THE GUIDE PLATE

The basic setting or the angle of the guide plate to the saw blade is 90^ . If you wish to make an alteration to this angle use the adjustment screw.

Please read the section on accurately setting the angle of cut.

SETTING THE ANGLE OF CUT

You can use the angle gauge to set the angle of cut accurately. Slacken the wing nuts on each side of the cut angle adjuster. ⑥, set the required angle on the scale and tighten the wing nuts again.

Caution - Check the angle of cut with a trial cut.

SETTING THE DEPTH OF CUT

Note: We recommend that the depth of cut is set if possible 5 mm greater than the material thickness. This will ensure you have a clean cut. Release the wing nut on the depth stop ④, set the required depth of cut on the scale ⑪ and tighten the wing nut again.

ON/OFF SWITCH

For safety purposes, the saw has a safety switch ②. The on/off switch ① will not self engage. To switch the saw motor on, first press the safety switch ② and then (keeping the safety switch pressed) press the on/off switch ①. Once the motor is running you can release the safety switch.

To turn off the saw motor, release the on/off switch ①.

SETTING THE WIDTH OF CUT / PARALLEL GUIDE

Release the wing nut ⑫ on the parallel guide ⑧. Set the required width of cut on the scale and tighten the wing nut again.

HANDLING THE CIRCULAR SAW

1. Switch on the motor as described in the section "On/off switch" and then set the front edge of the guide plate ⑦ down on the material.
2. Align the circular saw with the parallel guide ⑧ or with a drawn cutting line.
3. Hold the circular saw with both hands on the handles ⑩ and saw using moderate force.

SETTING THE SPEED

Using the following advisory settings as a guide, set the rpm on the electronic control wheel ③ to an appropriate value. Turn the wheel until the required rpm setting is opposite the arrow marking (▶).

(1 = lowest rpm to 4 = highest rpm):

Material	Thickness	rpm setting
Hard- and softwoods (natural wood) with & across grain	to max. depth of cut	4
Chipboard, hardboard	5 - 20 mm	3-4
Chipboard	greater than 20 mm	4
Veneered plywood, plywood	2 - 20 mm	3
Coated and veneered board	to max. depth of cut	4
PVC board	up to 30 mm	2
Acrylic sheet, Plexiglas	up to 25 mm	2-3
Aluminium sheet	2 - 12 mm	2-3
Aluminium sections	1.5 - 3 mm	2-3
Plasterboard	all thicknesses	1-2
Rock wool board	all thicknesses	1
Cement bound woodwool board	up to 20 mm	1

FITTING/REMOVAL AND SETTING OF THE REAMER

Caution: The distance between the reamer and the saw blade is not to be more than 5 mm. If the reamer is removed e.g. for plunging then this distance must be reset.

Fitting/removal of the reamer (⑭):

1. Release the wing nut on the depth stop and swing the saw to meet the stop. This reveals the fastening screw for the reamer and loosens it.
2. Screw out the fastening screw 1 and remove the reamer.

CAUTION / IMPORTANT: After plunging, the reamer must be refitted before further use.

Setting the reamer (15):

The distance between the reamer and the saw blade teeth is to be set to 5 mm max. and the gap between reamer and the deepest point of the saw blade is to be set to 5 mm max.

CHANGING THE SAW BLADE

1. Swing back the retractable guard ⑨ and secure it. Secure the spindle by placing a piece of wood between the saw blade and the guide plate.
2. Unscrew the fastening bolt 1 with a hexagonal spanner. Remove the washer 2 and spring washer 3 (⑬).
3. Remove the saw blade from the mounting flange.
4. Replacement of the saw blade takes place in the reverse order.
   CAUTION: The arrow on the saw blade must point in the direction of rotation (marked with an arrow on the saw body).

Parallel alignment of the blade:

If the circular saw pulls to the left or right then the saw blade is not parallel to the guide plate edge or the parallel guide.

To correct this:

1. Remove the wing nut and plain washer and release wing nuts.
2. Swing the guide plate down and turn to the side, so that the adjustment plate can be positioned.
3. Align the saw blade to be parallel using the adjustment plate.

SAWDUST REMOVAL

The sawdust removal vent ⑤ can be connected (* = not supplied with accessories)

• Connection spout
• Sawdust collection system*
• 35 mm dia. vacuum hose connection to external suction equipment*

MAINTENANCE OF THE CIRCULAR SAW

1. Clean out the circular saw regularly (remove sawdust and splinters of wood etc.). For best results do it immediately after use.
2. Do not allow liquids to get into the circular saw. Use a damp cloth to clean the housing. Do not use petrol, solvents or cleaning fluids that attack plastic.
3. Keep the ventilation airways open and cleaned out.

TIPS AND TRICKS

■ When sawing at an angle to meet a stop, the stop (parallel stop /batten) must be offset. To make sure use a trial cut beforehand.
If you are going to use a wider cut than the parallel guide allows, we recommend that you use a guide rail or run the machine along a clamped-on batten.
If you are sawing towards a check with a drawn line use the appropriate value in the window: right angled cut (reading "0"), 45° cut (reading "45") for each cutting angle
To avoid pulling away the coating on sensitive surfaces, e.g. coated plywood or doors, stick on some rough paper tape along the cut line. This has the additional advantage of the cut line being more easily seen on the tape than on a smooth surface. An even more effective way of avoiding the surface pulling off at the cut edge is to attach a piece of thin wood which is then sawn at the same time.

■ The PHKS 1400 circular saw is equipped with INTELLIGENT POWER CONTROL. This automatic power control ensures that within a certain oscillation range the output from the jigsaw remains constant even when cutting harder and more resistant materials.

You can find other practical tips for electric power tools in the accompanying booklet and safety advice.

PARKSIDE

SCIE CIRCULAIRE PORTATIVE PHKS 1400

STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY

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We, Kompernaß Handelsgesellschaft mbH, Burgstr. 21, D-44867 Bochum, Germany, hereby declare that this product conforms with the following EC regulations:

	(89/392 EEG)
EC low voltage regulations:	(73/23/EEG)
Electromagnetic compatibility:	(89/336 EEG)
Applicable harmonised standards:	EN 50144-1:1998, EN 50144-2-5:1996
	EN 50014-2:1997, EN 55014-1:1993 + A1:1997,
Type: PHKS 1400	EN 61000-3-2:1995 + A1 + A2,
Bochum, 30.11.2001	EN 61000-3-3:1995

Hans Kompernaß

- Managing Director -

CERTIFICAT DE CONFORMITE

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