Practical advice

With the Bluetooth® Low Energy Module GCY 42, the power tool is equipped with a radio interface. Local operating restrictions, e.g. in aircraft or hospitals, must be observed.

In areas in which the Bluetooth® wireless technology must not be used, the Bluetooth® Low Energy Module GCY 42 and the coin cell must be removed.

The width of cut varies depending on the saw blade used.

Protect saw blades against shock and impact.

Guide the power tool evenly, pushing it gently in the cutting direction in order to achieve a high cut quality. Applying too much pressure will significantly reduce the service life of application tools and can damage the power tool.

The sawing performance and the quality of the cut essentially depend on the condition and the tooth shape of the saw blade. This is why you should only use sharp saw blades that are suitable for the material being machined.

Choosing the right saw blade depends on the wood type, wood quality and whether cuts with or against the grain are required.

Making cuts in spruce with the grain produces long, spiral-shaped chips.

Beech and oak dust is especially detrimental to health. Therefore, work only with dust extraction.

The parallel guide (11) allows you to make precise cuts along the edge of a workpiece and cut strips with the same dimensions.

Slide the guide rod of the parallel guide (11) through the guide into the base plate (13). Mount the parallel guide (11) with the wing bolt (6).

For working on large workpieces or for cutting straight edges, you can securely fasten a board or rail to the workpiece as an auxiliary guide. The circular saw can be guided along the path of this auxiliary guide with the base plate.

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You can use the guide rail (41) to produce straight cuts.

The adhesive layer prevents the guide rail from slipping and preserves the surface of the workpiece. The guide rail's coating allows the power tool to glide more easily.

Place the circular saw directly on the guide rail (41). Fasten the guide rail (41) to the workpiece using suitable clamping devices, e.g. screw clamps, so that the narrow side of the guide rail (41) is facing the saw blade.

The guide rail (41) must not protrude over the edge of the workpiece being sawn into.

Switch on the power tool and push it gently in the cutting direction, guiding it evenly.

The connector (43) can be used to join two guide rails. The four screws in the connector are used for the purpose of clamping.

The groove (44) is suitable for guide rail systems from Bosch and Mafell.

The groove (45) is suitable for guide rail systems from Festool and Makita.

Practical advice

Sawing wood

Sawing with a parallel guide (see figure F)

Sawing with an auxiliary guide (see figure G)

Sawing with the guide rail (see figures H – I)

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