Festool KS 60 E Original Operating Manual - page 18

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KS 60 E 

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workpiece without cutting it. Then switch the

motor on, swivel the saw unit downwards and

push the saw through the workpiece. If you pull

the saw to cut, there is a risk that the saw blade

"mounts" the workpiece and the saw blade unit is

violently thrown against the operator.

e. Never place your hands beyond the cutting line

that is provided, either in front of or behind the

saw blade. It is extremely dangerous to support

the workpiece with "crossed hands", i.e. holding

the workpiece on the right, beside the saw blade,

with your left hand, or vice-versa.

f. When the saw blade is rotating, do not grip the

tool behind the limit stop. You must always

maintain a safety clearance of 100 mm between

your hand and the rotating saw blade (applies to

both sides of the saw blade, e.g. when removing

wood waste). It may not be possible to gauge how

close your hand is to the rotating saw blade and

you could be seriously injured.

g. Check the workpiece before cutting. If the work-

piece is bent or contorted, clamp it in such a way

that the side that curves outwards is at the limit

stop. Always ensure that there is no gap be-

tween the workpiece, the limit stop and the ta-

ble along the cutting line. Bent or contorted

workpieces may twist or wobble and cause the

rotating saw blade to jam while cutting. There

must not be any nails or foreign objects in the

workpiece.

h. Only use the saw if the table is clear of tools,

wood waste, etc.; the workpiece must be the

only thing on the table. Small bits of waste, loose

wooden pieces or other objects that come into

contact with the rotating blade may be ejected at

a high speed.

i. Only cut one workpiece at a time. Workpieces

that have been stacked cannot be clamped or

held correctly, and they may therefore cause the

blade to jam or slip while sawing.

j. Before using it, place the mitre saw on a level,

solid working surface. A level and solid working

surface reduces the risk of the mitre saw becom-

ing unstable.

k. Plan your work. When adjusting the inclination

of the saw blade or the mitre angle, ensure that

the adjustable limit stop has been aligned cor-

rectly and is supporting the workpiece without

touching the blade or guard. Without switching

on the machine or placing the workpiece on the

table, you must simulate a complete cutting

movement of the saw blade in order to ensure

that there are no obstructions and there is no risk

that the saw will cut into the limit stop.

l. For workpieces that are wider or longer than

the top of the table, ensure that there is ade-

quate support, e.g. using table extensions or

sawhorses. Workpieces that are longer or wider

than the table for the mitre saw may tip over if

they are not supported. If a cut piece of wood or

the workpiece tips over, it may lift the lower guard

or be erratically thrown from the rotating blade.

m.Do not use other people as a substitute for a ta-

ble extension or additional support. Unstable

support for the workpiece may lead to the blade

jamming. The workpiece may move during cut-

ting and pull you and your helper into the rotating

blade.

n. The cut piece must not be pressed against the

rotating saw blade. If there is not much space,

e.g. when using longitudinal limit stops, the cut

piece may become wedged with the blade and be

violently ejected.

o. Always use a clamp or suitable device in order

to properly support round items, such as rods or

tubes. Rods tend to roll away when they are being

cut, which causes the blade to "sink its teeth in"

and the workpiece, along with your hand, may be

pulled into the blade.

p. Allow the blade to reach full speed before cut-

ting into the workpiece. This helps to prevent the

workpiece from being thrown out of the saw.

q. If the workpiece is jammed or the blade is

blocked, switch off the mitre saw. Wait until all

moving parts have come to a stop, pull out the

mains plug and/or remove the battery. Then re-

move the jammed material. 

If you continue to

saw despite this blockage, you may lose control

of or damage the mitre saw.

r. Once you have finished cutting, release the

switch, hold the saw head down, and wait until

the blade comes to a stop before you remove the

cut piece. It is dangerous to reach your hand into

the vicinity of the blade while it is running.

2.3

Further safety instructions

– Before each use, check that the pendulum

guard is working correctly. Only use this power

tool when it is in perfect working order.

– Always use the correct size of saw blade with a

compatible location hole (e.g. star-shaped or

circular). Saw blades that do not fit correctly with

the assembly parts will run unevenly and may

cause fragments to break off from the material

and be ejected. These fragments may hit the eyes

of the user or any persons standing in the vicinity.