Elektra Beckum KGS 303 - Manual (Page 6)

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1. Components and Parts (base
model; optional equipment not
shown)..........................................5
2. Please Read First! .......................6
2.1 Symbols Used ...............................6
3. Safety ...........................................6
3.1 Specified Conditions of Use ..........6
3.2 General Safety Instructions...........7
3.3 Specific Safety Instructions ...........9
3.4 Labeling.......................................11
3.5 Safety Devices ............................11
4. Installation and transport .........12
5. Special Product Features .........12
6. Machine Details .........................12
7. Initial Operation.........................14
7.1 Connection of a Dust Collector ...14
7.2 Mains Connection .......................14
8. Operation ...................................14
8.1 Standard Crosscuts.....................15
8.2 Miter Cuts....................................15
8.3 Bevel cuts....................................16
8.4 Compound Miter Cuts .................16
8.5 Making Grooves ..........................17
8.6 Auxiliary Fence............................18
9. Care and Maintenance ..............18
9.1 Changing the Saw Blade.............18
9.2 Drive Belt Tensioning ..................19
9.3 Kerf Plate Replacement ..............20
9.4 Adjustments ................................20
9.5 Cleaning ......................................21
9.6 Storage........................................21
9.7 Maintenance................................21
10. Tips and Tricks..........................21
11. Available Accessories ..............21
12. Repairs .......................................21
13. Environmental Protection ........21
14. Trouble Shooting ......................21
15. Technical Specifications ..........22
These operating instructions have been
written to make it easier for you, the
user, to learn how to operate this
machine and do so safely. These
instructions should be used as follows:
 Read these instructions before use.
When reading these instructions,
pay special attention to and always
follow all safety instructions.
 These operating instructions are
intended for people with basic tech-
nical knowledge regarding the oper-
ation of a machine like this or similar
electrical power tools. Inexperi-
enced persons are strongly advised
to seek competent advice and guid-
ance from an experienced person
before operating this machine.
 Keep all documents supplied with
this machine for future reference.
Retain proof of purchase in case of
warranty claims. For details on war-
ranty terms and conditions, refer to
the chapter "Warranty Terms and
Conditions" at the beginning of this
manual.
 This machine must not be sold or
lent to someone else without being
accompanied by these operating
instructions.
 The manufacturer, its agents and
distributors assume no liability for
any personal injury to operating per-
sonnel or bystanders, damage to
property or damage to the machine
itself caused entirely or in part by
operational
malfunction of the
machine resulting from the non-
observance of any operating or
safety instructions given in this man-
ual.
2.1 Symbols Used
THE DESIGNATION DANGER, THE
GENERAL DANGER SIGN (SEE SIGN
ABOVE) AND THE OTHER TRIANGU-
LAR DANGER SIGNS USED IN THIS
MANUAL INDICATE AN IMMINENTLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION. FAILURE
TO ADHERE TO THE WARNING AND
THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN MAY
RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH OF OPERATING
PERSONNEL.
OBSERVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AT
ALL TIMES AND BE EXTREMELY
CAREFUL!
IN ADDITION, PAY ATTENTION TO
ALL OTHER APPLICABLE SAFETY
RULES AND REGULATIONS, REGU-
LATIONS FOR ACCIDENT PREVEN-
TION, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)
RULES AND REGULATIONS, ENVI-
RONMENTAL AND ALL OTHER FED-
ERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS IN
EFFECT AT THE OPERATION SITE.
THE DESIGNATION WARNING, THE
GENERAL WARNING SIGN (SEE SIGN
ABOVE) AND THE OTHER TRIANGU-
LAR WARNING SIGNS USED IN THIS
MANUAL INDICATE A HAZARDOUS
SITUATION. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO
THE WARNING AND THE INSTRUC-
TIONS GIVEN MAY RESULT IN PER-
SONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
OBSERVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AT
ALL TIMES.
THE DESIGNATION CAUTION INDI-
CATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION
AND ALERTS THAT FAILURE TO
ADHERE TO THE WARNING AND THE
INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN MAY RESULT
IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR
DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE.
OBSERVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AT
ALL TIMES.
Note:
This symbol indicates addi-
tional and useful informa-
tion for the efficient and
safe
operation of the
machine.
 At times numbers are used in illus-
trations (1, 2, 3, ...). These numbers:
 denote component parts;
 are consecutively numbered;
 relate to the corresponding
number(s) in brackets (1), (2), (3) ...
in the neighboring text.
 Numbered steps must be carried out
in sequence.
 Instructions which can be carried
out in any order are indicated by a
bullet point (•).
 Lists are indicated by a dash (–).
3.1 Specified Conditions of
Use
This saw is intended for cross cuts,
bevel cuts, miter cuts, and compound
miter cuts of strips, framing lumber, pro-
files, moldings, etc. It is also possible to
make grooves. Please refer to chapter
15, "Technical Specifications", for the
proper saw blade(s) for the materials
you want to cut!
Do not cut materials and work pieces
unless they conform to the permissible
dimensions. See chapter 15, "Technical
Specifications", for more information
Table of Contents
2. Please Read First!
A
DANGER
A
WARNING
A
CAUTION
3. Safety