AHS 66/2 - Saw Alpha Tools - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AHS 66/2 Alpha Tools

Caution - Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of inquiry Wear ear-mus. The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing. Wear safety goggles. Sparks generated during working or splinters, chips and dust emitted by the de- vice can cause loss of sight. Wear a breathing mask. Dust which is injurious to health can be generated when working on wood and other materials. Never use the device to work on any materials containing asbestos! Anleitung_AHS_66_2_SPK7.indb 15 11.08.11 12:52GBGBR

m Important! When using the equipment, a few safety pre- cautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the in- formation is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

1. Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet. m Caution! Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any errors made in following the safety regula- tions and instructions may result in an electric shock, re and/or serious injury. Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.

2. Layout and items supplied

4. Locking lever for cutting depth setting

8. Locking screw for parallel stop

9. Scale for miter angle

10. Additional handle

15. Lever for opening the swing guard hood

17. Screw for securing the saw blade

Open the packaging and take out the equip- ment with care.

Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).

Check to see if all items are supplied.

Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.

If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period. Important! The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suocating!

Original operating instructions

The hand-held circular saw is designed for sa- wing straight cuts in wood, wood-type materials and plastics. The equipment is to be used only for its prescri- bed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or inju- ries of any kind caused as a result of this. Please note that our equipment has not been de- signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes. Anleitung_AHS_66_2_SPK7.indb 16 11.08.11 12:53GBGBR

Weight: .......................................................3.8 kg Sound and vibration Sound and vibration values were measured in accordance with EN 60745.

uncertainty .............................................3 dB Wear ear-mus. The impact of noise can cause damage to hea- ring. Total vibration values (vector sum of three direc- tions) determined in accordance with EN 60745. Handle Vibration emission value a

Additional handle Vibration emission value a

Warning! The specied vibration value was established in accordance with a standardized testing method. It may change according to how the electric equip- ment is used and may exceed the specied value in exceptional circumstances. The specied vibration value can be used to compare the equipment with other electric power tools. The specied vibration value can be used for initi- al assessment of a harmful eect. Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

Only use appliances which are in perfect wor- king order.

Service and clean the appliance regularly.

Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.

Do not overload the appliance.

Have the appliance serviced whenever ne- cessary.

Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.

Wear protective gloves. Residual risks Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with instructions, certain resi- dual risks cannot be rules out. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment’s construction and layout:

3. Health damage caused by hand-arm vib-

rations if the equipment is used over a pro- longed period or is not properly guided and maintained.

5. Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the mains data. Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment.

5.1 Setting the cutting depth (Figure 2/3)

Release the handle on the rear of the guard hood for adjusting the cutting depth (4).

Place the saw foot (6) flat on the surface of the workpiece you wish to saw. Raise the saw until the saw blade (12) is at the required cut- ting depth (a).

The preset standard angle between the saw foot (6) and saw blade (12) is 90°. You can adjust this angle to carry out angled cuts.

Release the locking lever for miter setting (7) on the front of the saw foot.

You can now adjust the cutting angle to around 45°. Keep an eye on the cutting angle scale (9) as you do so.

Refasten the locking lever for miter setting (7). Check the handle is securely fastened.

5.3 Extraction of dust and chips (Figure 6)

Connect a suitable vacuum cleaner (a) to the provided chip extractor connector (14) of your circular saw (vacuum cleaner not included). This will provide excellent dust extraction on the workpiece. The benefits are that you will protect both the equipment and your own health. Your work area will also be cleaner and safer.

Dust created when working may be dange- rous. Refer to the section entitled “Safety inst- ructions”.

Important! The vacuum cleaner you use for the extraction work must be suitable for the workpiece material.

Check that all the parts are properly connec- ted.

The parallel stop (16) enables you to saw par- allel lines.

Loosen the locking screw for the parallel stop (8) on the saw foot (6).

To assemble, slide the parallel stop (16) into the guide (a) on the saw foot (6) (see Figure 7)

Set the required spacing and then tighten the locking screw (8) again.

Using the parallel stop: Position the parallel stop (16) flat on the edge of the workpiece and start the cut. m Important! Carry out a trial cut in a piece of waste wood

6.1 Working with the hand-held circular saw

Always hold the circular saw firmly.

The swing guard hood (19) is pushed back automatically by the workpiece.

Do not use force! Push forwards gently and evenly with the circular saw.

The waste piece should be on the right-hand side of the circular saw so that the wide section of the support bench supports its full area.

If you are sawing down a line that has been drawn, guide the circular saw along the corre- sponding notch.

Clamp small pieces of wood securely before sawing them. Never hold them with your hand.

Always follow the safety instructions. Wear safety goggles.

Do not use defective saw blades or blades that are cracked or broken.

Do not use any flanges / flange nuts whose bore hole is larger or smaller than those in the saw blade.

The saw blade must not be decelerated by hand or by applying lateral pressure to the blade.

The swing guard hood must not jam and must return to its initial position after the operation has been completed.

Before you use the circular saw, check the function of the swing guard hood with the mains plug disconnected.

Before you use the machine, ensure that the safety equipment such as the swing guard hood, splitter, flanges and adjustment de- vices are in working order and are correctly adjusted and secure.

You can connect a suitable dust extraction system to the sawdust extraction connector (14). Ensure that the dust extractor line is sa- fely and correctly connected.

The moving swing guard hood must not be fixed in the retracted guard hood when the saw is in use.

Saw blades whose main body is thicker or tooth set thinner than the thickness of the splitter must not be used. m Important. Always pull out the power plug before doing any work on the circular saw! Anleitung_AHS_66_2_SPK7.indb 18 11.08.11 12:53GBGBR

6.2 Using the circular saw

Adjust the cutting depth, cutting angle and parallel stop (see section 5.1, 5.2 and 5.4)

Ensure that the ON/OFF switch (2) is not depressed. Only then should you connect the mains plug to a suitable socket.

Do not switch on the circular saw until you have fitted a saw blade.

Place the saw foot flat on the workpiece you wish to saw. The saw blade must not be in contact with the workpiece.

Hold the circular saw firmly with both hands.

6.3 Switching ON/OFF (Fig. 9)

To switch on: Press the locking button (3) and the ON/OFF switch (2) at the same time

Allow the saw blade to accelerate until it reaches full speed. Then slowly move the saw blade along the cutting line. Only exert gentle pressure on the saw blade as you do so. To switch o: Release the locking button and ON/OFF switch

If you release the handle the equipment will shut down automatically which means that it cannot operate accidentally.

Ensure that you do not cover or block the ven- tilation openings whilst working with the tool.

Do not slow down the saw blade after you switch it off by pressing it sideways.

Important! Do not put down the machine until the saw blade has reached a complete stand- still. m Important. Carry out a trial cut in a piece of waste wood

6.4 Changing the saw blade (Fig. 10-11)

m Important. Always pull out the power plug before doing any work on the circular saw! Only use saw blades of the same type as the saw blade supplied with this circular saw. Ask your dealer for advice.

Push back and secure the moving swing guard hood (19) using the lever for the swing guard hood (15).

Use the saw blade wrench (13) to apply counterpressure to the flange (18).

Undo the screw to secure the saw blade (17) using the Allen key (a).

Remove the flange (18) and the saw blade (12) in a downwards direction.

Clean the flange and insert the new saw bla- de. Pay attention to the running direction (see arrow on the guard hood and saw blade).

Tighten the screw to secure the saw blade (17), check it runs true.

Before you press the On/Off switch, make sure that the saw blade is correctly fitted and that moving parts run smoothly and the clam- ping screws are tightened securely.

7. Replacing the power cable

If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.

8. Cleaning, maintenance and

ordering of spare parts Always pull out the mains power plug before star- ting any cleaning work.

Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.

We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.

Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. En- sure that no water can seep into the device.

In case of excessive sparking, have the carbon brushes checked only by a qualied electrician. Important! The carbon brushes should not be rep laced by anyone but a qualied electrician.

There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance. Anleitung_AHS_66_2_SPK7.indb 19 11.08.11 12:53GBGBR

8.4 Ordering replacement parts:

Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

Article number of the machine

Identification number of the machine

Replacement part number of the part required For our latest prices and information please go to www.isc-gmbh.info

9. Disposal and recycling

The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its being damaged in transit. This packaging is raw material and can therefore be reused or can be returned to the raw material system. The unit and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. De- fective components must be disposed of as spe- cial waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.

Store the equipment and accessories out of children’s reach in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage tempe- rature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging. Anleitung_AHS_66_2_SPK7.indb 20 11.08.11 12:53GBGBR

For EU countries only Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse. To comply with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot. Recycling alternative to the return request: As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment. The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any ac- cessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment. The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the iSC GmbH. Subject to technical changes Anleitung_AHS_66_2_SPK7.indb 21 11.08.11 12:53GBR

Warranty certicate Dear Customer, In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, we are truly sorry for this, and suggest that you please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card, or contact the ne- arest authorised DIY store. Please note the following terms, under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not aect your statutory warranty

rights. We do not charge you for this guarantee.

2. Our guarantee only covers problems caused by material or manufacturing defects, and it is restric-

ted to the rectication of these defects or replacement of the device. Please note that our devices have not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Consequently, the guarantee is invalidated if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial applications or for other equivalent activities. The following are also excluded from our guarantee: compensation for transport damage, damage caused by failure to comply with the installation/assembly instructions or damage caused by unprofessional installation, failure to comply with the operating instructions (e.g. connection to the wrong mains voltage or current type), misuse or inappropriate use (such as overloading of the device or use of non-approved tools or accessories), failure to comply with the maintenance and safety regulations, ingress of foreign bodies into the device (e.g. sand, stones or dust), eects of force or external inuences (e.g. damage caused by the device being dropped) and normal wear resulting from proper operation of the device. This applies in particular to rechargeable batteries for which we nevertheless issue a guarantee period of 12 months. The guarantee is rende- red null and void if any attempt is made to tamper with the device.

3. The guarantee is valid for a period of 5 years starting from the purchase date of the device. Guaran-

tee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the de- fect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts tted will not result in an extension of the gua- rantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts tted. This also applies when an on-site service is used.

4. In order to assert your guarantee claim, please send your defective device postage-free to the

address shown below. Please enclose either the original or a copy of your sales receipt or ano- ther dated proof of purchase. Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place, as it is your proof of purchase. It would help us if you could describe the nature of the problem in as much detail as pos- sible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee then your device will either be repaired immediately and returned to you, or we will send you a new device. Anleitung_AHS_66_2_SPK7.indb 22 11.08.11 12:53FFRA

Notied Body: LWA = dB (A); guaranteed LWA = dB (A) P = KW; L/Ø = cm Notied Body: