User manual
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2. Do not use tools for purposes for which they were not designed.
Forexample do not use manually-operated circular saws for cut-
ting
branches or firewood.
Wear suitable working clothing.
1. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can get caught up by
moving parts.
2. When working in the open air we recommend the use of non-slip
footwear.
3. Wear ahair net if you have long hair.
Use the protective equipment.
1. Wear safety glasses.
2. Wear abreathing mask when carrying out dust-generating work.
Connect to the dust extraction equipment.
1. If connections are available to dust extraction and collection equip-
ment, make sure thatthey are properly connected and used.
Do not use the cable for purposes for which it was not designed.
1. Do not use the cable to pull the plug out of its socket. Protect the
cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Secure the tool.
1. Use the clamping fixture or avice to hold the tool tightly.Itisthus
held more safely than with your hand.
Avoid abnormal postures.
1. Ensure thatyou are standing safely and always maintain your bal-
ance.
Take great care of your tools.
1. Keep the tools sharp and clean so as to be able to work better and
safer.
2. Followthe maintenance instructions and the advice about tool
changing.
3. Regularly check the tool cable and have it replaced by an author-
ized specialist if it is damaged.
4. Regularlycheck the extension cables and replace them if they are
damaged.
5. Keep handlesdry and free from oil and grease.
Pull the plug out of the socket:
1. When the tool is not in use, before maintenance and when chang-
ing tools such as the sawblade, drill or milling cutters, always take
the plug out of the socket.
Do not leave anytool spanners or setting keys in place.
1. Before switching on always check thatspanners, keys and setting
tools have been removed.
Avoid unintentional starting.
1. Always make sure thatthe switch is in the OFF position when you
plug the tool into the socket.
Extension cables in the open air.
1. In the open air always use extension cables which are authorized
for the purpose and which are correspondingly marked.
Always be attentive.
1. Be aware of whatyou are doing. Carryout your work sensibly.Do
not use the tool if you are tired.
Check the tool for damage.
1. Before further use of the tool, examine protective devices or slight-
ly-damaged parts to ensure thatthe function is perfect and meets
th
erequirements.
2. Check thatthe moving parts function perfectly and do not stick and
thatparts are not damaged. All parts must be correctly mounted
and
all the conditions fulfilled to ensure trouble-free tool opera-
tion.
3. Damaged protective equipment and parts must be properly re-
paired or exchanged by an authorized specialist workshop if no
other information is given in the instructions for use.
4. Arrange for damaged switches to be exchanged by acustomer
services workshop.
5. Never use tools on which the switch cannot be switched on and
off.
WARNING!
1. The use of other tool inserts and accessories can present arisk of
injury.
Arrange for your tool to be repaired by aspecialist electrician
1. This tool meets the relevantsafety regulations. Repairs may only
be carried out by electrical specialists and original spare parts
must be used. Otherwise accidents can happen to the user.
3Legend (fig. 1)
1. Adjusting knob for sawblade tensioning
2. Sawblades holder,top
3. Sawblade
4. ON -OFF -switch
5. Stroke rate adjusting knob
6. Clamping screw for the inclination of the work table
7. Foot made of cast steel
8. Air nozzle
9. Sawtable
10. Sawblade holder,bottom
11. Drill holes for attachment screws
12. Storage compartment for sawblades
13. Connection for vacuum cleaner
14. Network cable
15. Induction motor
16. Sawarm (top)
17. Sawblade guard
18. Connecting piece for vacuum cleaner
4Description of machine (also see fig. 1a and 1b)
The PROXXON mechanical fret sawisaverysolid and robustly
designed device.The heavy base made of cast material, item 7, forms
asolid basis for the expensive mechanism of the machine thatis
elaborately and precisely supported and driven by aparticularly quiet-
running and reliable induction motor with 2adjustable speeds
(900/1400 rpm).
The areas of application are multifaceted. Your DSH is particularly
suitable for mould construction, precision engineering model build-