ChOP aND
mitre saw
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and familiarize yourself with all functions of the tool.
CHop and mitre saw
pKGs 1450 Laser
Operating and safety instructions
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Operating and safety instructions
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Kompernaß GmbH
Burgstraße 21
D-44867 Bochum (Germany)
Last information update: 07/2007 · Ident.-No.: PKGS1450 Laser-072007-1/UK/IE
Content
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Observe caution and safety notes!
Rated idle running speed
Caution – electric shock!
Dangerous electric current – danger
to life!
wear ear protectors, a breathing/
dust mask and safety glasses.
Caution, laser!
Do not expose yourself to
laser radiation.
Protection category II
To work safely
Voltage
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Introduction
Your safety..................................................................................................... Page
Proper use...................................................................................................... Page
Features and equipment................................................................................. Page
Included items................................................................................................ Page
Replaceable parts .......................................................................................... Page
Technical information..................................................................................... Page
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Safety
Safety advice relating specifically to this saw ................................................ Page
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Operation
Assembly ....................................................................................................... Page
Checking and setting your saw ...................................................................... Page
Operation ....................................................................................................... Page
Connecting a dust extraction device............................................................... Page
Unlocking and switching the machine on and off............................................ Page
Switching the laser on and off and adjusting it............................................... Page
Setting the speed........................................................................................... Page
Transporting the machine............................................................................... Page
Attaching the laminate cutting attachment and cutting laminate.................... Page
Mitre cuts – turning the saw table.................................................................. Page
Inclined cuts – inclining the saw motor unit.................................................... Page
Making a combination cut.............................................................................. Page
Changing a saw blade.................................................................................... Page
Tips and tricks ............................................................................................... Page
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Cleaning
Maintenance and cleaning ............................................................................ Page
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Disposal.......................................................................................................... Page
Information
Service........................................................................................................... Page
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Manufacturers’ declaration of conformity
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Introduction
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Chop and mitre saw
Mitre angle scale
Laminate cutting attachment
Mounting holes
Stop plate
Saw motor unit setting knob
Rear support stirrup
Sawdust removal connector
Laser beam emission opening
Screw (for attaching the saw blade)
Outside flange
Laser On/Off switch (Fig. C)
Transport lock (Fig. A)
Saw blade depth setting screw (Fig. A)
Scale on the saw motor unit (Fig. A)
Mitre angle/0° setting screw (Fig. A)
Saw motor unit mounting screws (Fig. A)
Mitre angle/45° setting screw (Fig. B)
On/Off switch (Fig. C)
PKGS 1450 LASER
Chop, mitre and combination cuts
L Introduction
L Your safety
Please make sure you familiarise yourself
fully with the way the device works before
you use it for the first time and that you
understand how to handle electrical power tools
correctly. Further details can be found in the operating
instructions.
In addition, you must also observe the general safety
advice contained in the accompanying booklet. Keep
these instructions in a safe place. If you pass the
device on to anyone else, please ensure that you
also pass on all the documentation.
Rotation speed selector wheel (Fig. C)
Table insert (Fig. B)
Laser setting screw (Fig. B)
L Proper use
L Included items
For sawing solid wood, chipboard and plastic. With
the laminate cutting attachment in place the
machine is suitable for laminate and material up to
20cm wide. Please note that the blade pre-installed
1 Chop and mitre saw
1 Laminate cutting attachment
2 Lateral support stirrups
1 Sawdust collection bag (a)
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in the saw as supplied is intended for use with wood 2 Screw clamps (b)
only. Any other use or modification to the device shall
be considered as improper use and could give rise
to considerable dangers. The manufacturer will not
accept liability for loss or damage arising from
improper use. Not suitable for commercial use.
2 Carbon brushes (c) (see section on maintenance)
2 Allen keys (d), sizes 5 mm and 6 mm
1 Locking spanner (e)
1 Socket spanner (13 mm) (f)
1 Universal saw blade:
250x30x2.35mm,
80 HM - teeth (3.2mm)
1 Saw blade for wood
(supplied installed):
L Features and equipment
250x30x1.8mm,
36 HM - teeth (3.0mm)
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Saw motor unit
Switch handle
Safety lever
Sliding roller (with automatic blade guard)
Saw table
Lateral support stirrup
Lateral support stirrup clamp screws
Mitre angle stop
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1 Operating instructions
1 Booklet “Guarantee and service”
1 Booklet “Containing general safety advice”
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Saw table setting knob
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L Replaceable parts
L Safety
You can replace the following parts yourself.
When you do this always observe the relevant ope-
rating instructions and safety advice.
- Sawdust collection bag (a)
Safety advice relating
specifically to this saw
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- Laminate cutting attachment
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Ensure that the device is always used in accord-
ance with the advice in these operating instruc-
tions and only by persons over 18 years of age.
Keep children away from the device.
Store the device indoors in an enclosed,
dry place where it cannot be reached
by children.
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- Stop plate
- Saw blade
Have any other maintenance and repair tasks car-
ried out by our service centre or an accredited elec-
trical equipment repair centre.
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In addition, you must also read the advice in the
accompanying booklet containing safety advice
before using the device for the first time.
Check that all moving parts on the tool are working
properly, can move freely and are not damaged.
All parts must be correctly attached and fulfil all
the requirements necessary to allow the electrical
tool to operate properly.
L Technical information
Nominal output:
Nominal voltage:
Nominal speed:
1450W
230V~50Hz
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Circumferential speed: 24m/s – 55m/s
Weight:
Protection class:
Sound pressure level: Lp = 95.5dB(A)
Sound power level:
Vibration:
14.5kg
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Carry out the following before each use:
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check the saw for damaged parts or safety
equipment and if necessary have them
replaced by an electrician.
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2.5m/s2
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check the saw blade for quality/condition,
sharpness, cleanliness and free movement.
check that the saw blade is properly attached
and does not wobble. Attach the saw blade
by placing the locking spanner (e) on the ou-
Saw blade for wood
(supplied installed):
250 x 30 x 1.8mm,
36 HM - teeth (3.0mm)
Universal saw blade: 250 x 30 x 2.35mm,
80 HM - teeth (3.2mm)
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ter flange and tightening the screw (for
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attaching the saw blade) counter-clock-
Cutting capacity:
wise.
Cutting width:
max. 140mm (without
laminate cutting attachment)
max. 200mm (with laminate
cutting attachment)
To avoid danger to life
from electric shock:
Cutting depth:
max. 65mm
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Do not operate the device if the
mains lead or mains plug is damaged.
Caution! A damaged mains lead
presents a serious danger to life from electric
shock. The service centre for your country is
shown in the guarantee documentation.
Have repairs carried out only by an electrician or
the relevant service centre.
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Safety
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Do not operate the device if it is
damp and do not use it in a damp
environment.
waste, parts of workpieces or clamped objects
only when the machine’s mains plug is removed
from the mains socket and the saw has come to
a standstill.
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Do not cut workpieces too small. Your hand must
always be at least 10cm away from the saw blade.
Do not attempt to saw extremely small work-
pieces.
Protecting yourself from laser radiation:
Note: This product is a Class 1 Laser/Protection
Class III device. The radiation output under circum-
stances of proper use does not present any danger.
Ensure that your work area is well lit
(250-300 Lux). Do not use the device in places
where there is a danger of fire or explosion, for
example near inflammable liquids or gases.
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The chop and mitre saw is fitted with a laser.
Do not replace this laser with one of another
type. Repairs must be carried out only by one
of our authorised service partners.
Do not look directly into the laser beam or into
the opening from which it is emitted.
Never direct the laser beam on to reflective sur-
faces or at people or animals. Even a brief look
into a laser beam can damage your eyes.
Never open the laser unit housing.
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If the table insert is damaged have it replaced
immediately.
Danger! If the table insert is damaged it could
lead to the danger of small objects blocking the
saw blade by becoming trapped between the
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table insert and the saw blade. If the table
insert is damaged have it replaced immediately
by our customer service department.
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To work safely:
To avoid the danger of injury,
burning and dangers to your health:
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Use the machine only for the purposes indicated
and within the stipulated performance limits.
Do not overload the machine.
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Always check the device first under no-load
conditions. If you notice any strange noises or
vibrations from the device, switch it off immedi-
ately and pull the plug out of the mains socket.
Never use the device if it shows any of these
types of problems. Take it to be checked and if
necessarily repaired by an electrician.
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Keep the handle clean, dry and free of oil and
grease.
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Ensure that the automatic blade guard is
functioning properly and can move freely. Never
clamp the automatic blade guard so that it re-
mains open.
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Use the machine only on the materials given in
the section on proper use.
Check that the saw motor unit is securely
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Always select a saw blade that is suitable for
the material you intend to cut.
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Support longer workpieces in such a way that
they are at the same level as the surface of the
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attached.
Use the machine only if the safety equipment is
properly positioned in its place as intended, the
machine is in good condition and has been
properly maintained.
Always keep the mains lead away from the
working area of the machine and lead away the
mains lead from the rear.
Look after your health – wear
ear protectors, safety glasses
and a breathing/dust mask.
saw table
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Secure the machine after use with the transport
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lock
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Use the screw clamps (b) or other clamping
devices so that an awkwardly shaped workpiece
cannot rotate or move whilst you are sawing it.The
workpiece must be firmly clamped against the
base of the table and the stop plate so that there
are no gaps between the turntable and workpiece
or between the stop plate and the workpiece.
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Never hold the saw at the rear. Remove sawing
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Always ensure that all the clamps and stops are L Checking and setting your saw
firmly held in place.
Never saw through more than one workpiece at
a time.
Ensure that the saw blade has reached full
speed before starting your cut and avoid using
too much force. In that way you will prevent the
saw blade from being blocked.
Warning! Always disconnect the mains supply
(by pulling the plug out of the mains socket) before
you change any settings or check the condition of
the machine.
1. Parallel saw blade
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Check that the saw blade is correctly installed; it
must be parallel to the sawing slot in the table. To
make any necessary settings proceed as follows;
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Bring the saw table into the basic position
(0° setting). Release the transport restraint by
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L Assembly
lightly pressing the saw motor unit down-
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wards and pulling out the transport lock . Un-
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Do not connect the chop and mitre saw to the mains
before you have worked through the following assembly
instructions and completely assembled the device.
lock the machine by pushing the safety lever
to the right. Lower the saw motor unit and
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check that the side face of the saw blade is parallel
with the left hand edge of the sawing slot in the
table. The blade and the edge must be absolutely
parallel to one another. If necessary you can
change the setting by loosening the three
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1. Slide the lateral support stirrups into the
openings provided for them on the left and right
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of the saw table until they meet the stop and
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then fully tighten the clamp screws
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mounting screws directly behind the saw
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2. Screw the saw table setting knob into the
threaded hole provided.
blade (see Fig. A) using the supplied 6 mm Allen
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key (d) and bring the saw motor unit into
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3. Loosen the saw table setting knob again.
parallel alignment. Then retighten the mounting
screws.
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Press the mitre angle stop and turn the saw
table using the saw table setting knob into
the basic position (0° setting).
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2. Stop plate
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4. When the mitre angle stop has engaged in
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It is particularly necessary to check the stop
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the basic position (0° setting), turn the saw table
plate if it has been removed from the machine
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setting knob to tighten it again.
and put back again. The stop plate must be
perpendicular (at 90°) to the saw blade. This
setting can only be made after the saw blade
has been set as described above. To check the
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5. Lightly press the switch handle downwards
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and pull out the transport lock . The saw motor
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unit tips upwards.
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6. Ensure that the machine is standing in a stable
position and check that the floor around the
machine is flat, clean and free of loose particles
such as sawdust chippings and sawing waste.
stop plate , we recommend that you use a set
square. Set one end of the set square against
the stop plate and the other end against the side
face of the saw blade. If necessary you can
change the setting as follows:
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Using the four mounting holes provided, fasten
the chop and mitre saw on to a firm, level surface.
7. If you have not fastened the machine tightly
down to a working surface, pull out the rear
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Loosen the two screws on the rear face of the
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stop plate using the supplied 6 mm Allen key
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(d) and bring the stop plate into a perpendi-
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support stirrup as far as possible to provide
maximum support to the machine.
cular (90°) alignment to the side face of the saw
blade. Tighten the screws again.
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3. Saw blade depth
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First make sure that the basic settings 0° and
45° have been carried out correctly as descri-
bed in sections 4a and 4b.
Wear protective gloves!
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Loosen the setting knob and incline the saw
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Check the depth of the saw blade by first lowering
the saw motor unit as far down as possible.
motor unit into the 45° setting.
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Loosen the pointer screw with a cross-head
screwdriver and adjust the pointer until it is in
line with the 45° marking and tighten the screw
again. After you have returned the saw motor
Then try turning the saw blade manually. It must
be able to turn freely. If the saw blade does not
turn freely, carry out the necessary adjustment
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by turning the setting screw
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unit into the 0° position, the pointer should
again be exactly in line with the 0° marking on
the scale. If necessary repeat the adjustment
process until the pointer is correctly set.
4a. Mitre setting 0°
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If necessary you can adjust the 0° mitre stop. Bring
the saw table into the basic position (0°setting).
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With the saw motor unit lowered, compare
the alignment of the side face of the saw blade
with the workpiece support surface of the table
using a set square.
L Operation
Take note of the mains voltage! The voltage must agree
with that shown on the machine rating plate (equip-
To make the adjustment, first loosen the lock
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nut on the setting screw (see Fig. A) and then ment shown as 230V can also be connected to 220V).
turn the screw with the supplied 5 mm Allen key
(d). Take off the Allen key – readjust until the
saw blade is at 90° to the saw table. Tighten the L Connecting a dust extraction device
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locknut on the setting screw . The saw blade
must be at right angles to the saw table and the
scale on the saw motor unit must read 0°.
The dust created when sawing can be inflammable,
explosive and hazardous to health. Some dusts are
carcinogenic. Use a suitable dust extraction device
designed for the purpose and wear a dust protection
mask.
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4b. Mitre setting 45° (inclined cut setting)
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Set the saw table into the basic position
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(0° setting). Loosen the setting knob and
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incline the saw motor unit until the 45°
Wear a dust mask!
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setting on the scale on the saw motor unit
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is reached. Retighten the setting knob and
External vacuum extraction:
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lower the saw motor unit
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Connect a vacuum extraction device of a type
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Use a combination set square to check the angle
of the side face of the saw blade with respect to
the workpiece support area of the saw table. To
make the adjustment first loosen the lock nut on
specifically suitable for dust extraction to the
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sawdust removal connector . Ensure that you
connect and use it properly.
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the setting screw (see Fig. B) and then turn
Sawdust collection bag (a):
the screw with the supplied 5 mm Allen key (d).
Take off the Allen key – readjust until the saw
blade is at 45° to the saw table. Tighten the
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Attach the sawdust collection bag (a) to the sa-
wdust removal connector by pressing the
lugs of the wire ring together. Engage the wire
ring in the groove provided in the sawdust re-
moval connector.
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locknut on the setting screw
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5. Adjusting the pointer on the scale
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To remove the sawdust collection bag (a) from
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If the pointer when it is in the basic setting is not in
line with the 0° marking on the scale then adjust the
pointer as follows:
the sawdust removal connector you also
press the lugs of the wire ring together.
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Empty the sawdust collection bag regularly.
Open the zip fastener to empty the bag.
Increasing speed:
Turn the rotation speed selector wheel
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towards marking 6 or in the + direction
(6= highest speed).
L Unlocking and switching
the machine on and off
Reducing speed:
Turn the rotation speed selector wheel
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towards marking 1 or in the – direction
(1= lowest speed).
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Unlock the machine by pushing the safety lever
to the right.
Switching on:
Press the On/Off switch and keep it pressed.
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Before you transport the machine always lock
the transport restraint by engaging the transport
lock with the saw motor unit lowered.
When you carry the machine always hold it by
the base.
Note: There is a delay in the machine starting up
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Switching off:
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Release the On/Off switch
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Secure the machine again by moving the saw
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motor unit downwards and pressing the
L Attaching the laminate cutting
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transport lock to the left.
attachment and cutting laminate
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The patented laminate cutting attachment allows
L Switching the laser on and off
you to cut laminate to your required lengths quickly
and cleanly. Note that the laminate cutting attach-
ment is designed exclusively for laminate and
and adjusting it
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Avoiding harm from the laser beam!
a material width of up to 20cm. It is suitable for
almost all types of commercially available laminate
floor coverings.
The laser beam indicates the cutting line of the saw
blade. Align the marks on your workpiece with the
track of the laser beam.
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Loosen the two stop plate setting screws
using the supplied 6 mm Allen key (d) and re-
move the stop plate.
Switching on:
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Press the laser On/Off switch into position I.
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Insert in its place the laminate cutting attach-
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ment and screw it to the saw table
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Switching off:
Press the laser On/Off switch into position 0.
Place the laminate flush against the edge of
the stop of the laminate cutting attachment
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Adjusting the laser beam:
Turn the laser setting screw to adjust the
laser beam.
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L Mitre cuts – turning the saw table
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Loosen the setting knob for saw table . Press
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the mitre angle stop and turn the saw table
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using the saw table setting knob to the left or
right into the desired position. Release the mitre
L Setting the speed
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angle stop again and tighten the saw table
You can pre-select the speed you require using
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the rotation speed selector wheel
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setting knob
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For use with standard cuts, the mitre angle scale
has easily engaged fixed stop points for the most
common positions, 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30° and 45°.
Saw blades must be protected during transport
to prevent injury.
Wear protective gloves!
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motor unit
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Insert the locking spanner (e) into the outer
flange and hold it in place.
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With the PKGS 1450 LASER you can make inclined
cuts between 90° and 45°.
Place the wrench/socket spanner (f) into the
screw head and release the screw by turning it
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clockwise. Remove the screw and the outer
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Loosen the setting knob and using the scale
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on the saw motor unit set the angle for your
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flange
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Unlock the device by pulling out the transport
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inclined cut. After you have set the angle and
before you make your cut make sure that you
lock and carefully tilting the saw motor unit
upwards. Caution - danger of injury!
The saw blade may have become loose.
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tighten the setting knob again.
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Unlock the automatic blade guard by pushing
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the safety lever to the right. Push the auto-
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L Making a combination cut
matic blade guard upwards.
Now you can remove the blade by moving it
downwards.
To make a combination cut you have to incline the
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saw motor unit and turn the saw table (see the
sections “Mitre cuts” and “Inclined cuts”).
The process for installing a saw blade is the reverse
(put on the flange, tighten the screw in the counter-
clockwise direction). Always check that you have
inserted the saw blade so that it rotates in the correct
direction. You will find the direction of rotation marked
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L Changing a saw blade
Warning! Always make sure that the mains plug
is out of the socket before doing any work on the
device. With the saw motor unit lowered, first lock
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on the saw blade and the saw motor unit
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Saw blade parameters:
the machine by engaging the transport lock
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Diameter x bore:
250x30mm
Blade width:
Tooth width:
1.8-2.35mm
max. 3.0-3.2mm
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Always ensure that the saw blades you use are
as described in the section “Included items”,
comply with EN 847-1 and are properly sharp-
ened. Always use saw blades that have a diam- L Tips and tricks
eter of 250 mm and blade flanges specified for
this saw. Saw blades with hardened metal teeth
must have a positive cutting angle.
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Never position a curved workpiece in such a
way that it curves away from the stop plate
Any gap between the stop plate and the work-
piece would cause the saw blade to be blocked
during the cutting process.
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Do not use saw blades that have deep hook teeth.
Do not use saw blades that are recommended
for use at less than 4500 revolutions per minute.
Do not use saw blades that are made from HSS
(high-speed steel). Do not use saw blades that
are damaged or deformed.
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You can find further practical tips on electrical tools
in the accompanying booklet containing safety advice.
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Do not use spacer pieces or spindle rings in order
to allow other sizes of saw blade to be fitted.
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L Cleaning
L Manufacturers’ declaration of
conformity
L Maintenance and cleaning
We, Kompernaß GmbH, Burgstr. 21, D-44867 Bochum,
Germany, declare that this product complies with the
following EU directives:
Warning! Always make sure that the mains plug is
out of the socket before doing any work on the device.
Machinery Directive: (98/37/EC)
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When replacement becomes necessary the sup-
plied spare carbon brushes (c) must be installed
only by an authorised electrician.
EC Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EEG)
Electromagnetic compatibility: (89/336/EEC)
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Clean the sliding roller and the automatic blade
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guard so that they move freely.
Do not allow any liquids to enter the machine.
Use a cloth or a thin brush to clean the housing.
Remove dust/splinters by blowing with com-
pressed air.
Applicable harmonised standards:
EN55014-1
EN55014-2
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN61000-6-1
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EN61000-6-3
EN61029-1
The packaging is made from environmentally- EN61029-2-9
friendly material and can be disposed off at
EN60825-1
your local recycling plant.
Description of the product:
Do not dispose of electrical tools with
the household rubbish!
Chop and mitre saw PKGS 1450 LASER
In accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC Bochum, 31.07.2007
about waste electrical and electronic equipment and
its transposition into national legislation, worn out
electrical tools must be collected separately and
taken for environmentally compatible recycling.
Please contact your local council office to find out about
disposal facilities for your worn-out electrical tools.
Hans Kompernaß
- Managing Director -
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The service centre for your country is shown in the
guarantee documentation.
We reserve the right to make technical modifications in the course
of further development.
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