Elektra Beckum KGS 303 Saw User Manual


 
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Incorrectly installed saw blade
Cuts and scratches from non-moving
saw bladel
Electricity
3.4 Labeling
All warning labels affixed to the machine
are listed at the end of these instruc-
tions. Contact the manufacturer if labels
are missing or illegible.
Symbols on the machine
Danger!
Non-observance of the
following warnings may
cause serious personal
injury or property dam-
age.
Read instructions.
Do not reac h into the run-
ning saw blade.
Wear
safety goggles and
ear protection.
Do not operate the machine
in a damp or wet environ-
ment.
Do not carry the
machine by the han-
dle; the handle is not
designed to bear the
weight of the
machine.
Information on the nameplate:
3.5 Safety Devices
Retractable blade guard
The retractable blade guard (30) pro-
tects against accidental contact with the
saw blade and from chips flying about.
The retractable blade guard must always
return automatically into its starting posi-
tion when the sawhead is lifted. The
entire
saw blade must be covered.
NEVER DISABLE THE AUTOMATIC
RETRACTING MECHANISM!
Flange guard
The flange guard (31) protects against
accidental contact with the outer blade
flange.
Padlock hole
A hole (32) in the ON/OFF switch ena-
bles the
blocking of the switch by a pad-
lock.
x Make sure all adjustment and set-
ting devices are securely tightened
before starting the machine.
x Make sure that the machine is on a
level and solid surface to prev
ent
tipping over. All four feet must be
securely on the surface before you
can use the machine.
x If something goes wrong, e.g. a
jam occurs, make sure that all
safety devices are put in place
again after the problem
is resolved
or the jam is elimated, etc., and
that all safety devices are fully
operational again before you start
up the machine.
A WARNING
x Make sure the inner blade flange is
correctly fitted. Otherwise the saw
may jam or the saw blade may
work itself loose!
x Do not use loose-fitting reducing
rings; the saw blade could work
loose.
x Make sure the sa
w blade is
installed correctly. Saw blades
must be installed so that they do
not wobble, that they run balanced
and that they do not work them-
selves loose.
A WARNING
Even when standing still, the saw blade
is a source of potential injury, especially
when the blade needs to be changed.
To avoid injury:
Do not use excessive force
when tightening the arbor nut.
Do not extend your wrench to
get more leverage.
Do not hit your wrench with a
hammer to tighten the arbor bolt.
A CAUTION
x Always wear protective gloves
when you change the saw blade.
x Store the saw blade(s) in a safe
place and in such a manner that
nobody can get hurt, e.g. put the
saw blade(s) in protective
card-
board sleeves.
A WARNING
A WARNING
x Make sure the power cord does not
come in contact with the running
saw blade.
(23) Manufacturer
(24) Serial number
(25) Model number
(26) Motor specifications (see also
"Technical specifications")
(27) Date of manufacture
24
25
26
27
29
23
28
(28) UL Mark with UL - number
machines cfarrying this symbol
meet the safety requirements of
Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.
UL number of this machine:
E250735
(29) Dimensions of permissible saw
blades
30
31