Challenge Xtreme M1Y-DU26-185J-43-1300 Original Instructions Manual
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
1300W CIRCULAR
SAW WITH LASER
M1Y-DU26-185J-43-1300
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a CHALLENGE
XTREME circular saw.
We would like you to be completely
satisfied with your new product and hope
you get many years of satisfaction out of
this tool.
Your M1Y-DU26-185J-43-1300 circular
saw is suitable for cutting soft and hard
wood. Please note that the blade
pre-installed in the saw as
supplied is intended for use with
soft wood only. Any other use or
modification of the tool constitutes improper
use and can pose a serious risk of accident.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage
caused by improper use of the tool.
WARNING: Read all safety
warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings
refers to your electric (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work Area Safety
• Keep work area clean and well
lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in
explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical Safety
• To avoid danger to life from electric
shock: The mains plug on the device
must be compatible with the socket.
The plug must not be modified in
any way. Do not use an adapter
plug with devices fitted with a
protective earth. Unmodified plugs and
matching sockets reduce the risk of electric
shock.
• Avoid bodily contact with earthed
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ovens and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body
is earthed.
• Keep the device away from rain or
moisture. Water ingress into an
electrical device increases the risk
of electric shock.
• Do not use the mains lead for any
purpose for which it was not
intended, e.g. to carry the device,
to hang up the device or to pull the
mains plug out of the socket. Keep
the mains lead away from heat,
oil, sharp edges or the moving parts
of the device. Damaged or tangled mains
leads increase the risk of electric shock.
• When working outdoors with an
electrical power tool always use
extension cables that are also
approved for use outdoors. The use
of an extension cable suitable for outdoor
use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• Use a residual current device (RCD)
for protection if operating the
electrical power tool in a moist
environment is unavoidable.
The use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
3) Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are
doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use
a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection.
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Protective equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or ear
protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
• Avoid unintentional operation of
the device. Check that the
electrical power tool is switched
off before you connect it to the
mains, pick it up or carry it.
Accidents can happen if you carry the
device with your finger on the ON / OFF
switch or with the device switched on.
• Remove any setting tools or spanners
before you switch the device on. A tool or
spanner left attached to a rotating part of
the device can lead to injury.
• Avoid placing your body in an
unnatural position. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times. By doing
this you will be in a better position to
control the device in unforeseen
circumstances.
• Wear suitable clothing. Do not
wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves clear of moving parts.
Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair can
become trapped in moving parts.
• If vacuum dust extraction and
collection devices are fitted do not
forget to check that they are
properly connected and used
correctly. The use of these devices
reduces the hazard presented by dust.
4) Power tool use and care
• Do not force the power tool. Use
the correct power tool for your
application. Correct usage will complete
the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the
On/Off switch does not work. Any
power tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories,
or storage. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of staring the power
tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the
reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools properly. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
for breakage of parts and any other conditions
that may affect the power tool’s operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and
tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations other than those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
Have your power tool serviced by
a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained．
SAFETY WARNING FOR
CIRCULAR SAWS
• DANGER: Keep hands away from
cutting area and the blade. Keep
your second hand on auxiliary
handle, or motor housing. If both hands
are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the
blade.
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• Do not reach underneath the
workpiece. The guard cannot protect
you from the blade below the workpiece.
• Adjust the cutting depth to the
thickness of the workpiece. Less than
a full tooth of the blade teeth should be
visible below the workpiece.
• Never hold the workpiece being
cut in your hands or across your
leg. Secure the workpiece to a
stable platform. It is important to
support the work properly to minimize body
exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
• Hold the power tool only by the
insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Contact with
a “live” wire will also make exposed metal
parts of the power tool “live” and shock the
operator.
• When ripping always use a rip
fence or straight edge guide. This
improves the accuracy of cut and reduces
the chance of blade binding.
• Always use blades with correct
size and shape (diamond versus
round) of arbour holes. Blades that do
not match the mounting hardware of the saw
will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
• Never use damaged or incorrect
blade washers or bolt. The blade
washers and bolt were specially designed for
your saw, for optimum performance and
safety of operation.
• Causes and operator prevention of
kickback:
– Kickback is a sudden reaction to a
pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade,
causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and
out of the workpiece toward the operator.
– When the blade is pinched or bound tightly
by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and
the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly
back toward the operator.
– If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned
in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the
blade can dig into the top surface of the
wood causing the blade to climb out of the
kerf and jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions
and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below.
• Maintain a firm grip with both hands
on the saw and position your arms
to resist kickback forces. Position your
body to either side of the blade, but not in line
with the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to
jump backwards, but kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper precautions
are taken.
• When blade is binding, or when
interrupting a cut for any reason,
release the trigger and hold the saw
motionless in the material until the
blade comes to a complete stop.
Never attempt to remove the saw
from the work or pull the saw
backward while the blade is in motion
or kickback may occur. Investigate and
take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of
blade binding.
• When restarting a saw in the
workpiece, centre the saw blade in
the kerf and check that saw teeth are
not engaged into the material. If saw
blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback
from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
• Support large panels to minimise the
risk of blade pinching and kickback.
Large panels tend to sag under their
own weight. Supports must be placed
under the panel on both sides, near the line of
cut and near the edge of the panel.
• Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce
narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade
binding and kickback.
• Blade depth and bevel adjusting
locking levers must be tight and
secure before making cut. If blade a
djustment shifts while cutting, it may cause
binding and kickback.
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Use extra caution when making
a “plunge cut” into existing walls
or other blind areas. The protruding
blade may cut objects that can cause
kickback.
Check lower guard for proper
closing before each use. Do not
operate the saw if lower guard
does not move freely and close
instantly. Never clamp or tie the
lower guard into the open position.
If saw is accidentally ropped, lower guard
may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the
retracting handle and make sure it moves
freely and does not touch the blade or any
other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
Check the operation of the lower
guard spring. If the guard and the
spring are not operating properly,
they must be serviced before use.
Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to
damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a
build-up of debris.
Lower guard should be retracted
manually only for special cuts such
as “plunge cuts” and “compound
cuts”. Raise lower guard by
retracting handle and as soon as
blade enters the material, the lower
guard must be released. For all other
sawing, the lower guard should operate
automatically.
Always observe that the lower
guard is covering the blade before
placing saw down on bench or floor.
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the
saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in
its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the
blade to stop after switch is released.
Do not reach into the saw dust ejector
with your hands. They could be injured by
rotating parts.
Do not work overhead with the saw.
In this manner you do not have sufficient control
over the power tool.
Use suitable detectors to determine
if utility lines are hidden in the work
area or call the local utility company
for assistance. Contact with electric lines
can lead to fire and electric shock. Damaging
a gas line can lead to explosion. Penetrating a
water line causes property damage or may
cause an electric shock.
Do not operate the power tool
stationary. It is not designed for operation
with a saw table.
Do not use high speed steel (HSS)
saw blades. Such saw blades can easily
break.
Do not saw ferrous metals. Red hot chips
can ignite the dust extraction.
When working with the machine,
always hold it firmly with both hands
and provide for a secure stance. The
power tool is guided more secure with both
hands.
Secure the workpiece. A workpiece
clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is
held more secure than by hand.
Always wait until the machine has
come to a complete stop before
placing it down. The tool insert can jam and
lead to loss of control over the power tool.
Never use the machine with a
damaged cable. Do not touch the
damaged cable and pull the mains
plug when the cable is damaged
while working. Damaged cables increase
the risk of an electric shock.
SAFETY WARNING FOR
YOUR LASER
The laser device fitted to this tool is class 1
with a maximum radiation of 1mW and
650nm wavelength. These lasers do not
normally present an optical hazard although
staring at the beam may cause flash blindness.
Do not stare directly at the laser beam. A
hazard may exist if you deliberately
stare into the beam, please observe
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