AEG A18FCS68 Circular Saw User Manual

AEG A18FCS68 Circular Saw

Important!
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, operating and maintaining the product.

OVERVIEW

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Noise Information
Measured values determined according to EN 62841. Typically, the A-weighted noise levels of the tool are:
Sound pressure level/ Uncertainty
Sound power level / Uncertainty
Wear ear protection!| L,A=90.5 dB (A)/ K A=3 dB(A)
LwA=101.5 dB (A)/ KwA=3 dB(A)
Vibration Information
Vibration total values (triaxial vector sum) determined according to EN 132841.
Vibration emission value/ Uncertainty
Cutting board| a,=2.2 mis’ I K=1.5 mis’

WARNING!
The declared vibration total values and the declared noise emission values given in this instruction manual have been measured in accordance with a standardized test and may be used to compare one tool with another. They may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.
The declared vibration and noise emission values represent the main applications of the tool. However, if the tool is used for different applications, used with different accessories, or poorly maintained, the vibration and noise emission may differ. These conditions may significantly increase the exposure levels over the total working period.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration and noise should tak,3 into account the times when the tool is turned off or when it is running idle. These conditions may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration and noise, such as maintaining the tool and the
accessories, keeping the hands warm (in case of vibration), and organizing work patterns.

COMPATIBLE BATTERY PACKS (NOT INCLUDED)

Use AEG 18V battery and charger only

WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions illustrations 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 instruction for future reference.

CIRCULAR SAW SAFETY WARNINGS

Cutting procedures

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.
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 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 minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
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 off- center, 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.

Kickback causes and related warnings

• 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;
• 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;
• 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 comies 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 so that the saw teeth are not engaged into the material.
If a saw blade binds, 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 the cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.

Lower guard function

Check the lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if the lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If the saw is accidentally dropped. the 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.
The lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound cuts”. Raise the lower guard by the retracting handle and as soon as the 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 the 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.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND WORKING INSTRUCTIONS

Do not use any abrasive wheels.
Use only blade diameter(s) in accordance with the markings.
Identify the correct saw blade to be used for the material to be cut.
Use only saw blades that are marked with a speed equal or higher than the speed marked on the tool.
Use only saw blades recommended by the manufacturer, which conform to EN 84 7-1, if intended for wood and analogous materials.
Wear a dust mask.
Clamp the workpiece with a clamping device. Unclamped workpieces can cause severe injury and damage.
Dirty blade guards may limit proper operation of the product, resulting in serious personal injury. Clean the blade guards with compressed air to ensure there is no accumulation of saw dust.
Wear proper eye and respiratory p:rotection.
Raise the lower guard by the lever and ensure that the lower guard returns to the original position. If the lower guard does not function properly. Stop using the product and have it repaired.
The product will restart automatically if stalled. Turn off the product immediately if it stalls. Do not turn on the product again while it is still stalled, as doing so could trigger a sudden recoil with a high reactive force. Determine why the product stalled and rectify this, paying heed to the safety instructions.
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the product.
Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is between 0°C and 40°C.
Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between 0°C and 40°c.
The recommended ambient temperature range for the charging system during charging is between 10°c and 38°C.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack, or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them.
Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse or by burning them. AEG Distributors offer to retrieve old batteries to protect our environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short circuit risk).
Use only System AEG chargers for charging System AEG battery packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
No metal parts must be allowed to enter the battery section of the charger (short circuit risk).
Never break open battery packs and chargers and store only in dry rooms. Keep dry at all times.
Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under extreme load or extreme temperatures. In case of contact with battery acid wash it off immediately with soap and water. In case of eye contact rinse thoroughly for at least 1 O minutes and immediately seek medical attention.
Ambient temperature range for battery during use is between 0°C and 40°C.
Ambient temperature range for battery storage is between 0°C and 20°c.

SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE

The circular saw is intended for rip-cutting and cross-cutting of wood or similar materials up to a maximum depth of 65 mm. The product can make straight or beveled cuts between O and 56 degrees.
The product is to be used with the base of the tool in contact with the workpiece. It should only be used in a dry, well-lit, and well-ventilated area.
The product is designed for handheld use. The product is not to be mounted onto a workbench. Do not use the product for cutting metal or masonry.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.

BATTERIES

Battery packs which have not been used for some time should be recharged before use.
Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the performance of the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine (risk of overheating).
The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.
For an optimum life-time, the battery packs have to be fully charged, after used.
To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged.

For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:

• Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27°C and away from moisture.
• Store the battery packs in a 30% – 50% charged condition.
• Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
Transportation of those batteries has to be done in accordance with local, national and international provisions and regulations.

• The user can transport the batteries by road without further requirements.
• Commercial transport of Lithium-Ion batteries by third parties is subject to Dangerous Goods regulations. Transport preparation and transport are exclusively to be carried out by appropriately trained persons and the process has to be accompanied by corresponding experts.

When transporting batteries:

• Ensure that battery contact terminals are protected and insulated to prevent short circuit.
• Ensure that battery pack is secured against movement within packaging.
• Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leak. Check with forwarding company for further advice.

BATTERY PACK PROTECTION LI-ION BATTERY

The battery pack has overload protection that protects it from being overloaded and helps to ensure long life. Under extreme stress the battery electronics switch off the machine automatically. To restart, switch the machine off and then on again. If the machine does not start up again, the battery pack may have discharged completely. In this case it must be recharged in the battery charger.

MAINTENANCE

Clean the product and guarding system with clean cloths or brushes.
The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear at all times.
Use only AEG accessories and AEG spare parts. Should components need to be replaced which have not been described, please contact one of our AEG service agents (see our list of guarantee/service addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered. Please state the Article No. as well as the machine type printed on the label and order the drawing at your local service agents or directly at:

Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd
PO Box 1065
Mount Waverley VIC 3149
Tel. no. 1300 234 797
Australia

Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited
PO Box 12-806
Penrose AUCKLAND 1642
Tel. no. 0800 234 797(0800 AEGPWR)
New Zealand

MAINTENANCE

Use only AEG accessories and spare parts. Should components that have not been described need to be replaced, contact oneof our AEG service agents (see our list of guarantee/service addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the product can be ordered. State the product type and the serial nuImber printed on the label, and order the drawing at your local service agents or directly at: Techtronic Industries GmbH, Max- Eyth-StraBe 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany.

SYMBOLS

the product.

| Wear eye protection.
| Wear ear protectors.
| Wear a suitable dust protection mask
| Wear protectors gloves.
| Do not use force.
| Rotation direction
| Accessory – Not included in standard equipment,

avai able as an accessory.

| Do not dispose of electric tools, batteries/rechargeable batteries together with household waste material. Electric tools and batteries that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice and collection point
| No- lo ad speed
| Volts
| Direct current
| Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCMJ. Product meets applicable regulatory requirements.

Customer Support

www.aegpowertools.com.au
www.aegpowertools.co.nz
Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd
31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley,
VIC, 3149, Australia
Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited
Unit C, 70 Business Parade South,
Highblock, Auckland 2013, New Zealand

References

• AEG Powertools New Zealand
• AEG Powertools Australia

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