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PSTDA 18-Li B2
GB
MT
Checking the battery charge level
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Press the battery charge level button to
check the status of the battery (see also main
diagram).
The status/remaining charge will be shown on
the battery display LED as follows:
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RED/ORANGE/GREEN = maximum charge/
power
RED/ORANGE = medium charge/power
RED = low charge – charge the battery
Initial use
Fitting/changing the saw blade
Remove the battery before carrying out any
work on the power tool (e.g. maintenance, tool-
changing, etc.) as well as during carriage and
storage of the power tool.
Unintentional depressing of the On/Off button can
result in injury.
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Push the protective cover together at the two
outer holders and pull it off toward the front.
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Turn the quick-release chuck and hold it in
this position.
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Press the required saw blade into the quick-
release chuck as far as the limit stop.
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Release the quick-release chuck it must return to
its initial position. The saw blade is now locked.
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WARNING! The saw blade teeth must point
forwards at this point (see foldout page)!
Fitting the protective cover
Mount the protective cover before connecting
the machine to the dust extraction.
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Mount the protective cover onto the machine
in such a manner that the two outer holders
engage in the openings on the casing.
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Remove the protective cover for applications
without dust extraction as well as when perform-
ing mitre cuts. For this, push the protective cover
together at the two outer holders and pull it
off toward the front.
Fitting the guide fence
The guide fence can be fixed on the left- or
right-hand side of the appliance.
♦
Undo both the locking screws on the insertion
openings .
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Push the guide fence into the insertion
openings .
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Re-tighten the two locking screws.
Connecting the sawdust extraction
device
♦
Push the extraction nozzle into the vacuum
extraction duct until it is secured.
Optional depending on the diameter of the dust
and sawdust extractor.
♦
Attach an approved dust and sawdust extractor
to the extraction nozzle .
Supporting the extraction function:
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Slide the sawdust blower switch to the rear.
Sawdust blowing function
Switching the sawdust blowing function on:
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Press the sawdust blower switch forwards.
Fitting the splinter guard
The splinter guard can prevent fraying of the
surface while sawing wood. The splinter guard
can only be used for certain saw blade types,
without the sliding shoe and only for cutting
angles of 0°.
♦
Press the splinter guard from below into the
baseplate (notch facing upwards).
Fitting the sliding shoe
When working on sensitive surfaces, you can fit
the sliding shoe on the baseplate to avoid
scratching the surface.
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Mount the sliding shoe onto the baseplate
and press it up at the back until it clicks into
place on the baseplate .
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To remove the sliding shoe , unfasten it at
the rear of the baseplate and slide it off
forwards.
