AEG BKS 18 Original Instructions Manual page 27

Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly
set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade
binding and kickback.
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight
and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while
cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or other
blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause
kickback.
Lower guard function
Check the lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do
not operate the saw if the lower guard does not move freely
and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the
open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be
bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and make
sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part,
in all angles and depths of cut.
Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and
the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced
before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged
parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
The lower guard may be retracted manually only for special
cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound cuts." Raise the
lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters
the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other
sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.
Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade
before placing saw down on bench or fl oor. An unprotected,
coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting
whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to
stop after switch is released.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND WORKING INSTRUCTIONS
Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Use protective equipment. Always wear safety glasses when
working with the machine. The use of protective clothing is
recommended, such as dust mask, protective gloves, sturdy non-slip
footwear, helmet and ear defenders.
The dust produced when using this tool may be harmful to health.
Do not inhale the dust. Use a dust absorption system and wear a
suitable dust protection mask. Remove deposited dust thoroughly,
e.g. with a vacuum cleaner.
Do not use saw blades not corresponding to the key data given in
these instructions for use.
It is necessary to select a saw blade which is suitable for the
material being cut.
Use only woodworking blades specifi ed in this manual, which
comply with EN 847-1.
The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the
maximum speed marked on the power tool.
Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and fl y
apart.
Do not use abrasion disks in this machine!
Do not fi x the on/off switch in the „on" position when using the saw
hand-held.
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the machine.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse or by
burning them. AEG Distributors off er to retrieve old batteries to
protect our environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short
circuit risk).
Use only System GBS chargers for charging System GBS battery
packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
Never break open battery packs and chargers and store only in dry
rooms. Keep dry at all times.
Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under extreme load
or extreme temperatures. In case of contact with battery acid wash it
off immediately with soap and water. In case of eye contact rinse
thoroughly for at least 10 minutes and immediately seek medical
attention.
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Adapt the feed speed to avoid overheating the blade tips.
Warning! To reduce the risk of fi re, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack
or charger in fl uid or allow a fl uid to fl ow inside them. Corrosive or
conductive fl uids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals,
and bleach or bleach containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
WORKING INSTRUCTIONS
Adapt the feed speed to avoid overheating the blade tips and to
avoid melting plastic materials during cutting.
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
This cordless circular saw is intended to be used to cut lengthways
and mitre accurately in wood, plastic, and aluminium.
Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal use.
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described
under "Technical Data" fulfi lls all the relevant provisions of the
directives 2011/65/EU (RoHS), 2014/30/EU, 2006/42/EC and the
following harmonized standards have been used:
EN 62841-1:2015
EN 62841-2-5:2014
EN 55014-1:2017
EN 55014-2:2015
EN IEC 63000:2018
Winnenden, 2019-07-26
Alexander Krug
Managing Director
Authorized to compile the technical fi le.
Techtronic Industries GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 10
71364 Winnenden
Germany
BATTERIES
Battery packs which have not been used for some time should be
recharged before use.
Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the performance of
the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine (risk
of overheating).
The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.
For an optimum life-time, the battery packs have to be fully charged,
after used.
To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the battery pack
from the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27°C and
away from moisture
Store the battery packs in a 30% - 50% charged condition
Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.
BATTERY PACK PROTECTION LI-ION BATTERY
The battery pack has overload protection that protects it from being
overloaded and helps to ensure long life.
Under extreme stress the battery electronics switch off the machine
automatically. To restart, switch the machine off and then on again. If
the machine does not start up again, the battery pack may have
discharged completely. In this case it must be recharged in the
battery charger.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation
requirements.
Transportation of those batteries has to be done in accordance with
local, national and international provisions and regulations.
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