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Start-up
WARNING !
Danger posed by defective protective
equipment
¾
Prior to each time the device is put
into operation, check all protective
equipment is intact and correctly
positioned.
Running in the saw band
Attention !
¾
Allow the saw band to run in properly. Other-
wise the accuracy of the saw band is perma-
nently impaired.
▸
For the first two or three cuts, use a solid work
-
piece with a diameter of approx. 40 to 50 mm.
▸
For the first cuts, apply minimum pressure. Slowly
increase the pressure.
Switching on the device.
▸
Place the main motor switch
[10]
into position
<1>
.
3
The device is ready for operation.
PBS 105
PBS 120 / PBS 160
▸
Press the switch
[7]
to switch on the
device.
▸
Hold the handle
[7]
firmly with one hand
and lift the housing so
that the saw band is
not in contact with the
workpiece.
▸
To switch off the safety
system which prevents un-
intentional activation, press
the release knob
[28]
.
▸
Press the switch
[24]
to
switch on the device.
DANGER !
Risk posed by the saw band
¾
Never reach into the cutting area
with your hands or using objects.
▸
Slowly lower the housing until the saw band
touches the workpiece.
▸
Slowly increase the cutting pressure and complete
the cut.
▸
Switch the device off at the main motor
switch [10] after use (position <0>).
DANGER !
Danger posed by unintended
activation
¾
Before changing the workpiece,
switch the device off by releasing
the switch
[24]
.
Attention !
¾
Never attempt to block the switch
[24]
or to
manipulate its function.
Overload protection
After prolonged operation, the device
may shut down automatically due to
overheating to protect the motor against
damage.
▸
Release the switch
[24]
and wait until the cut-out
is reset independently.
Cut-out
The electronic speed control of the
machine features a motor protection
function. It prevents the motor to con-
sume more electricity than defined in the
maximum current consumption value.
▸
If the cut-out is triggered while working, lower the
cutting pressure.
Automatic mode
(only PBS 120-A and PBS 160-A)
▸
Raise the arm to maximum height.
▸
Move the sawing head slowly up to 5 mm from
the workpiece.
▸
Press the switch
[24]
and the switch
[28]
.
▸
Release the sawing head and wait until the cut
has been executed fully.
