Symbols Used Throughout These Instructions; Safety Devices; Special Product Features; Operating Elements - Elektra Beckum TKHS 315 E Instructions D'utilisation

− cables
− wires
A
Hazard generated by insuffi-
cient personal protection gear!
Wear hearing protection.
Wear safety glasses.
Wear dust mask.
Wear suitable work clothes. When work-
ing outdoors wearing of non-slip shoes is
recommended.
A
Risk of injury by inhaling wood
dust!
Dust of certain timber species (e.g. oak,
beech, ash) can cause cancer when
inhaled: work only with a suitable dust
collector attached to the saw.
A
Hazard generated by modifica-
tion of the machine or use of parts
not tested and approved by the equip-
ment manufacturer!
Assemble tool in strict accordance with
these instructions.
Use only parts approved by the equip-
ment manufacturer.
Use only tools (saw blades) conforming
to EN 847-1:1997.
Do not make changes to any of the
parts.
Use only matching saw blades and riving
knives.
A
Hazard generated
defects!
Keep tool and accessories in good
repair. Observe the
instructions.
Before any use check tool for possible
damage: before operating the tool all
safety devices, protective guards or
slightly damaged parts need to be
checked for proper function as specified.
Check to see that all moving parts work
properly and do not jam. All parts must
be correctly installed and meet all condi-
tions necessary for the proper operation
of the tool.
Damaged protection devices or parts
must be repaired or replaced by a quali-
fied specialist. Have damaged switches
replaced by a service centre. Do not
operate tool if the switch can not be
turned ON or OFF.
Keep handles free of oil and grease.
3.3 Symbols used through-
out these instructions
A
Danger!
Indicates risk of
injury or severe material dam-
age.
B
Risk of electric shock!
Risk of personal injury by elec-
tric shock.
c
Drawing-in/trapping hazard!
Risk of personal injury by body
parts or clothing being drawn
into the rotating saw blade.
A
Caution!
Risk of material damage.
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Note:
Additional information.
3.4

Safety devices

Riving knife
The riving knife (12) prevents the work-
piece from being caught by the rising
teeth of the saw blade and being thrown
against the operator.
Always have the riving knife installed
during operation.
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Blade guard
The blade guard (13) protects against
by tool
unintentional contact with the saw blade
and from chips flying about.
Always have the blade guard installed
maintenance
during operation.
Push stick
The push stick (14) serves as an exten-
sion of the hand and protects against
accidental contact with the saw blade.
Always use the push stick if the distance
between saw blade and rip fence is less
than 120 mm.
Guide the push stick at an angle of
20° ... 30° against the saw table's sur-
face.
When the push stick is not used, it can
personal
be hung to the holder (15) provided.
Replace the push stick if damaged.
Handle for push block
To be affixed to a suitable board. For the
safe guiding of small stock.
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4. Special product features

•
Steplessly adjustable bevel tilt from
90° to 45° .
•
Stepless depth of cut setting to
85 mm.
•
An undervoltage relay prevents the
machine from starting up when
power is restored after a power
failure.
•
All operating elements are located
at the machine's front.
•
A rear table extension is standard
delivery.
•
Robust sheet metal construction
with galvanized saw table.

5. Operating elements

ON/OFF switch
•
To start = press green switch button
(16).
•
To stop = press red switch button
14
(17).
15
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undervoltage relay is activated. This pre-
vents the starting of the machine when
the power is restored. To restart, the
green switch button must be actuated.
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16
Note:
In the event of a power failure an
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