jcb JCB-18CS, JCB-18JS Instructions & User's Manual

POWER TOOL
INSTRUCTION & USER MANUAL

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JCB-18CS

Original Instructions

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GENERAL WARNINGS & DISPOSAL

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read the instruction manual.

The device must not be exposed to rain or immersed in water.

Do not allow any part of the device to come into contact with flames, or to
catch fire.

Do not dispose of batteries in household waste. Return exhausted batteries
to a local collection or recycling point.

This product has been marked with a symbol relating to removing electric and
electronic waste. The product should not be discarded with household waste
but must be returned to a collection system which conforms to the European
Directive 2012/19/EU. It will then be recycled or dismantled in order to
reduce the impact on the environment. Electric and electronic equipment can
be hazardous for the environment and for human health since they contain
hazardous substances.

This symbol is used throughout this manual to warn the user about potential
risks. Please read & understand these sections before using the device.

Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.), such as ear defenders, eye protection,
safety gloves and a dust mask, must be worn during the operation of the
device.

Do not expose battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperatures above
130°C.

The month and year of manufacture can be found within the product serial number e.g.

MMYYPPPAXXXXX. Where production month (MM) and production year (YY) are included.

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Contents

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS 4

1. Work area safety 4

2. Electrical safety 4

3. Personal safety 4

4. Power tool use and care 5

5. Battery tool use and care 5

6. Service 6

TOOL SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS 7

Additional Safety Rules For Saw Tools 7
Kickback Causes And Related Warnings 7

Lower Guard Function 8

CHARGER SAFETY 10
COMPONENT LIST 12
TOOL TECHNICAL DATA 13
BATTERY TECHNICAL DATA 13
CHARGER TECHNICAL DATA 13
NOISE INFORMATION 13
VIBRATION INFORMATION 14
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15

Intended Use 15
Battery 15
Circular Saw Assembly 16
Depth Adjustment 16
Angle Adjustment 16
Power Switch 16
Parallel Cut Adjustment 16
General Cutting 16
Pocket Cutting 17
Cutting Large Sheets 17
Maintenance 18

Transport and Storage 18

WARRANTY STATEMENT 20

Conditions 20
Terms 20

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 22

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Read all safety warnings, instructions and
specifications provided with this power
tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury. Save all warnings and instructions for

future reference.

WARNING!

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to
your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery
operated (cordless) power tool.

1. Work area safety

m Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

m 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.

m Keep children and bystanders away while

operating a power tool. Distractions can

cause you to lose control.

2. Electrical safety

m Power tool plugs must match the outlet.

Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs

and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.

m Avoid body contact with earthed or

grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There

is an increased risk of electric shock if your body
is earthed or grounded.

m Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions. Water entering a power tool will

increase the risk of electric shock.

m Do not abuse the cord. Never use the

cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep the cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.

m When operating a power tool outdoors,

use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for

outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

m If operating a power tool in a damp

location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected supply.

Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3. Personal safety

m 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.

m Use personal protective equipment.

Always wear eye protection. Protective

equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.

m Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure

the switch is in the off position before
connecting to power source and/or
battery pack, picking up or carrying the
tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on

the switch or energising power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.

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m Remove any adjusting key or wrench

before turning the power tool on. A

wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of
the power tool may result in personal injury.

m Do not overreach. Keep proper footing

and balance at all times. This enables

better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.

m Dress properly. Do not wear loose

clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and
clothing away from moving parts. Loose

clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.

m If devices are provided for the connection

of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-

related hazards.

m Do not let familiarity gained from

frequent use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety
principles. A careless action can cause severe

injury within a fraction of a second.

4. Power tool use and care

m Do not force the power tool. Use the

correct power tool for your application.

The correct power tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

m Do not use the power tool if the switch

does not turn it on and off. Any power

tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.

m Disconnect the plug from the power

source and/or remove the battery pack,
if detachable, from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.

m 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.

m Maintain power tools and accessories.

Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition 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.

m Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier
to control.

m 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 different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.

m Keep handles and grasping surfaces

dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not
allow for safe handling and control of the tool in
unexpected situations.

5. Battery tool use and care

m Recharge only with the charger specified

by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable
for one type of battery pack may create a risk of
fire when used with another battery pack.

m Use power tools only with specifically

designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

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m When battery pack is not in use, keep it

away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other
small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns or a fire.

m Under abusive conditions, liquid may be

ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the

battery may cause irritation or burns.

m Do not use a battery pack or tool that is

damaged or modified. Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour
resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.

m Do not expose a battery pack or tool to

fire or excessive temperature. Exposure
to fire or temperature above 130 °C may cause
explosion.

m Follow all charging instructions and do

not charge the battery pack or tool
outside the temperature range specified
in the instructions. Charging improperly or

at temperatures outside the specified range may
damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

6. Service

m 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.

m Never service damaged battery packs.

Service of battery packs should only be
performed by the manufacturer or authorized
service providers.

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m Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise

can cause hearing loss.

m Wear eye protection. Wear goggles

to prevent eyes from exposure to flying
particles.

m Wear dust mask. Take protective

measures against inhalation of dust. Some
materials can contain toxic materials. Also
work with dust/ chip extraction when
connectable.

Additional Safety Rules For Saw
Tools

m 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.

m Do not reach underneath the

workpiece. The guard cannot protect you
from the blade below the workpiece.

m 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.

m Never hold the workpiece in your

hands or across your leg while
cutting. Secure the workpiece to a
stable platform. It is important to support

the work properly to minimise body
exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.

m Hold the power tool by 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 could give the operator an
electric shock.

m When ripping, always use a rip fence

or straight edge guide. This improves
the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance
of blade binding.

m 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
off-centre, causing loss of control.

m 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.

Kickback Causes And Related
Warnings

m Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched,

jammed or misaligned saw blade, causing
an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the
workpiece toward the operator

m When the blade is pinched or jammed

tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade
stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit
rapidly back toward the operator

TOOL SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS

Cutting Procedures