Powerplus POWX0560 User Manual

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1 APPLICATION .................................................................................. 3

2 DESCRIPTION (FIG. A) ................................................................... 3

3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST ............................................................. 3

4 SYMBOLS ........................................................................................ 4

5 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS .......................... 4

5.1 Work area ................................................................................................................ 4

5.2 Electrical safety ....................................................................................................... 4

5.3 Personal safety ....................................................................................................... 5

5.4 Power tool use and care ......................................................................................... 5

5.5 Service ..................................................................................................................... 5

6 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLUNGE SAWS .... 6

7 ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................... 7

7.1 Plunge saw feature ................................................................................................. 7

7.1.1 Selector switch .......................................................................................................... 7

7.2 Guide rails and clamps (Fig. 1) .............................................................................. 7

8 OPERATION ..................................................................................... 7

8.1 Switching ON/OFF ................................................................................................... 7

8.2 Setting the cutting depth ........................................................................................ 7

8.3 Setting the cutting angle ........................................................................................ 8

8.4 Replacing the saw blade ......................................................................................... 8

9 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................... 8

9.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................... 8

9.2 Checking and replacing the carbon brushes (fig. A) ............................................ 9

9.3 Lubrication (fig. B) .................................................................................................. 9

10 TECHNICAL DATA .......................................................................... 9

11 NOISE ............................................................................................... 9

12 SERVICE DEPARTMENT ................................................................ 9

13 STORAGE ........................................................................................ 9

14 WARRANTY ................................................................................... 10

15 ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................. 10

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16 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .............................................. 11

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PLUNGE SAW 1200W POWX0560

1 APPLICATION

The plunge saw is intended to cut wood and similar materials, gypsum and cement-bonded fiber materials and plastic. With compatible special saw blades the plunge saw can also be used to cut aluminum. It is not designed for commercial use.

The plunge saw is only to be used with a specifically designed guide rail. Installation in a differenct or homemade guide rail or workbench can cause serious accidents.

WARNING! Read this manual and general safety instructions carefully before using the appliance, for your own safety. Your power tool should only be passed on together with these instructions.

2 DESCRIPTION (FIG. A)

1. On/off switch

2. Lock-off button

3. Main handle

4. Auxiliary handle

5. Base

6. Anti-kickback knob

7. Adjustment knob for guide track

8. Bevel lock knob

9. Depth adjustment knob

10. Depth adjustment stopper

11. Depth scale

12. Blade

13. Slot for track

14. Cutting indicators

15. Cutting width indicators

16. Dust extraction outlet

17. Mode selector

18. Shaft lock

19. Carbon brush cap

3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST

 Remove all packing materials  Remove remaining packaging and transit supports (if existing)  Check the completeness of the packing content  Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for transportation

damages.

 Keep the packaging materials as far as possible till the end of the warranty period.

Dispose it into your local waste disposal system afterwards.

WARNING Packing materials are no toys! Children must not play with plastic bags! Danger of suffocation!

Plunge saw 1 x blade 2 x clamps

When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.

4 x split tracks 1 x canvas bag

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Denotes risk of personal injury or damage to the tool.

In accordance with essential requirements of the European directive(s)

Read manual before use

Always wear safety goggles

Always wear protective gloves

"Class II - The machine is double insulated; Earthing wire is therefore not necessary

4 SYMBOLS

In this manual and/or on the machine the following symbols are used:

5 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow all 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 mains operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.

5.1 Work area

 Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and 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.

5.2 Electrical safety

Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

 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.

 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.

 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will

increase the risk of electric shock.

 Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power

tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

 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.

 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.

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5.3 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 safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask,

non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used whenever conditions require will reduce personal injuries.

 Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging in.

Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

 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.

 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better

control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and

gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

 If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure

these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust related hazards.

5.4 Power tool use and care

 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.

 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.

 Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing

accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting 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. Check for misalignment or sticking 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.

 Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting

edges are less likely to stick and are easier to control.

 Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions

and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from intended could lead to a hazardous situation.

5.5 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.

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6 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLUNGE SAWS

 Make sure that the mains voltage matches the specifications on the type plate.  Persons with restricted physical, sensory or mental capabilities are not allowed to use the

plunge saw unless they are supervised and instructed by a guardian.

 Never leave the powered-on saw unattended and keep them out of reach of children and

persons in need of supervision.

 Do not bring your hands in the cutting area and the saw blade.  Keep in mind that even a worn saw blade is still very sharp. Always grasp the saw blade

on the sides. Do not fling the saw blade and do not drop it.

 Never use the plunge saw with grinding wheels.  Do not grip underneath the workpiece. The protective cover cannot protect you from the

saw blade under the workpiece.

 Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. It should be visible less than a

full tooth height under the workpiece.

 Do not cut very small workpieces. When cutting round wood, use a device which secures

the workpiece from twisting. Never hold the workpiece to be cut in your hand or across your leg. It is important to secure the workpiece properly to minimise the risk of physical contact, jamming of the saw blade or loss of control.

 Hold the saw only by the insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation

where the cutting tool may come into contact with hidden power lines or its own device cable. Contact with a live wire also exposes the metal parts to tension and leads to an electric shock.

 Use always saw blades in the correct size and with suitable locating bore. Saw blades that

do not match the mounting parts of the saw will run unevenly and lead to loss of control.

 Never use a damaged or incorrect outer flange or a damaged clamping screw. The outer

flange and the clamping screw have been specially designed for your saw for optimum performance and reliability.

 Start the plunge saw and begin cutting when it reaches the full idling speed.  Never brake the saw blade using lateral pressure after switching it off.  Set the saw aside only when the saw blade comes to a standstill.  Do not expose the saw to high temperatures, humidity and strong shocks. The saw can be

damaged as a result.

 Hold the saw firmly with both hands and bring your arms into a position in which you can

resist the kickback forces

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Change Saw Blade

Plunge Cut

Marked Cut

7 ADJUSTMENTS

7.1 Plunge saw feature

7.1.1 Selector switch Use the selector switch (17) to set the respective operation mode.

7.2 Guide rails and clamps (Fig. 1)

The guide rails allow precise and clean straight cuts, miter cuts and fitting. The rails also protect the work piece surface from damages. Fixing with the clamps ensures solid grip and safe work.  Place the guide rail on the work piece and fix the guide rail with the clamps. Slide the bar

into the groove of the guide rail and tighten the clamp with the lever.

 Place the plunge saw on the guide rail. The base plate has a groove (13), which exactly

fits into the guide ridge of the rail.

8 OPERATION

8.1 Switching ON/OFF

 Press the switch lock (2) and then the ON/OFF switch (1) to switch the plunge saw on.  Release the ON/OFF switch (1) to switch the plunge saw off.

Notes: Pressing the switch lock (2) unlocks the plunge cut mechanism at the same time, so that the motor can be moved downwards. The saw blade emerges from the protective cover. When lifting the saw the motor slides back into the initial position.

8.2 Setting the cutting depth

The cutting depth can be set between 0 - 54 mm:  Loosen the cutting depth limit stop knob (9) and slide it to the desired cutting depth

according to the graduated scale (11) to set the cutting depth. Note: The graduated values on the scale (11) apply for straight cuts (90° cut). The guide rail depth adjustment stopper (10) must be tilted up when using the plunge saw without guide rail. Only when using the plunge saw with guide rail, the guide rail depth adjustment stopper is used to compensate for the thickness of the guide rail. Using the guide rail = guide rail depth adjustment stopper down. Not using the guide rail = guide rail depth adjustment stopper up.  Tighten the cutting depth limit stop knob (9). The motor or respectively the saw blade can

now be pushed down to the set cutting depth. For a clean, safe cut set the cutting depth in such way that only max. one saw blade tooth protrudes under the work piece.

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8.3 Setting the cutting angle

The plunge saw can be swiveled between 0° and 48°:  Loosen both rotary knobs (8). Swivel the motor to the desired cutting angle on the cutting

angle scale.  Tighten the rotary knobs (8) again

Always hold the plunge saw with both hands.

Always guide the plunge saw forward. Never draw the plung saw back!

8.4 Replacing the saw blade

Before any maintenance work always switch off the plunge saw and disconnect from mains power.

 Loosen both rotary knobs (8) and swivel the plunge saw to 0° position before changing the

saw blade. Tighten the rotary knobs again.

 Set the selector switch (17) to the change saw blade icon.

 Press the switch lock (2) down and push the motor down.  Press and hold the spindle arrester down.  Use a 5 mm Allen key to turn the screw at the saw blade slightly clockwise or counter-

clockwise until the spindle clicks into place.  Use the Allen key to loosen the screw counter-clockwise. Remove the outer flange and the

saw blade.  Clean both flanges and replace the saw blade. Note: The rotation direction arrows of saw blade and saw must be aligned!  Replace the outer flange in such way that the slaving pins sit in the recesses of the inner

flange.  Press and hold the shaft lock b utton and tighten the screw. Press the switch lock (2) for

the casing to swivel up again.

9 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Attention !Before performing any work on the equipment, pull the power plug.

9.1 Cleaning

 Keep the ventilation slots of the machine clean to prevent overheating of the engine.  Regularly clean the machine housing with a soft cloth, preferably after each use.  Keep the ventilation slots free from dust and dirt.  If the dirt does not come off use a soft cloth moistened with soapy water.

Never use solvents such as petrol, alcohol, ammonia water, etc. These solvents may damage the plastic parts.

9.2 Checking and replacing the carbon brushes (fig. A)

type

POWХ0560

Voltage / frequency

230-240 V / 50 Hz

Power input

1200 W

Speed

5500 min-1

Max speed rating saw blade

8500 min-1

Saw blade

Ø 165 x Ø 20 x 2.5 mm – 24T

Max cutting depth

54 mm (90°) 38 mm (45°)

Mitre angle

0-48

Acoustic pressure level LpA

89 dB(A)

Acoustic power level LwA

100 dB(A)

aw (Vibration)

5,8 m/s²

K = 1,5 m/s²

The carbon brushes must be checked on a regular basis.

 In case of wear, replace both carbon brushes at the same time.  Mount the carbon brush holders.  After mounting new carbon brushes, let the machine run at no load for 15 minutes.

Use only the correct type of carbon brushes.

9.3 Lubrication (fig. B)

From time to time, apply a drop of oil to the thread of the lock screw (17).

10 TECHNICAL DATA

11 NOISE

Noise emission values measured according to relevant standard. (K=3)

ATTENTION! Wear hearing protection when sound pressure is over 85 dB(A).

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12 SERVICE DEPARTMENT

 Damaged switches must be replaced by our after-sales service department.  If the connecting cable (or mains plug) is damaged, it must be replaced by a particular

connecting cable which is available from our service department. Replacement of the

connecting cable must only be carried out by our service department (see last page) or by

a qualified person (qualified electrician).

13 STORAGE

 Thoroughly clean the whole machine and its accessories.  Store it out of the reach of children, in a stable and secure position, in a cool and dry

place, avoid too high and too low temperatures.

 Protect it from exposure to direct sunlight. Keep it in the dark, if possible.  Don’t keep it in plastic bags to avoid humidity build-up.

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14 WARRANTY

 This product is warranted for a 36-month period effective from the date of purchase by the

first user.  This warranty covers all material or production flaws excluding : batteries, chargers,

defective parts subject to normal wear & tear such as bearings, brushes, cables, and

plugs, or accessories such as drills, drill bits, saw blades, etc. ; damage or defects

resulting from maltreatment, accidents or alterations; nor the cost of transportation.  Damage and/or defects resulting from inappropriate use also do not fall under the

warranty provisions.  We also disclaim all liability for any bodily injury resulting from inappropriate use of the

tool.  Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised customer service centre for Powerplus

tools.

 You can always obtain more information at the number 00 32 3 292 92 90.  Any transportation costs shall always be borne by the customer, unless agreed otherwise

in writing.  At the same time, no claim can be made on the warranty if the damage of the device is the

result of negligent maintenance or overload.  Definitely excluded from the warranty is damage resulting from fluid permeation, excessive

dust penetration, intentional damage (on purpose or by gross carelessness), inappropriate

usage (use for purposes for which the device is not suitable), incompetent usage (e.g. not

following the instructions given in the manual), inexpert assembly, lightning strike,

erroneus net voltage. This list is not exhaustive.  Acceptance of claims under warranty can never lead to the prolongation of the warranty

period nor commencement of a new warranty period in case of a device replacement.  Devices or parts which are replaced under the warranty therefore remain the property of

Varo NV.  We reserve the right to reject a claim whenever the purchase cannot be verified or when it

is clear that the product has not been properly maintained. (Clean ventilation slots, carbon

brushes serviced regularly, etc.).

 Your purchase receipt must be kept as proof of date of purchase.  Your appliance must be returned undismantled to your dealer in an acceptably clean state,

(in its original blow-moulded case if applicable to the unit), accompanied by proof of

purchase.

15 ENVIRONMENT

Should your machine need replacement after extended use, do not put it in the domestic waste but dispose of it in an environmentally safe way. Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

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16 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

VARO N.V. - Joseph Van Instraat 9 - BE2500 Lier - BELGIUM, declares that,

product : Plunge Saw 1200 W trade mark : POWERplus model : POWX0560

is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable European Directives, based on the application of European harmonized standards. Any unauthorized modification of the apparatus voids this declaration.

European Directives (including, if applicable, their amendments up to the date of signature);

2011/65/EU 2004/108/EC 2006/42/EC

European harmonized standards (including, if applicable, their amendments up to the date of signature);

EN60745-1 : 2009 EN60745-2-5 : 2010 EN55014-1 : 2006 EN55014-2 : 1997 EN61000-3-2 : 2006 EN61000-3-3 : 2008

Keeper of the Technical Documentation : Philippe Vankerkhove, VARO – Vic. Van Rompuy N.V.

The undersigned acts on behalf of the company CEO,

Hugo Cuypers Regulatory Affairs – Compliance Manager Date : 24/10/2013

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