2.6 Safety devices
Danger
These devices are required for the
machine's safe operation and may
not be removed or rendered
inoperative.
Before operating the machine,
check the safety devices for
function and possible damage. Do
not use the machine with missing
or ineffective safety devices.
The machine is equipped with the following safety
devices:
- Upper stationary saw guard
- Lower retractable saw guard
- Large base plate
- Handles
- Riving knife / splitter
- Index mechanism and electrical brake
- Hose connector
2.7 Use according to intended purpose
The K 85-18 is exclusively suitable for longitudinal and
cross cutting of solid wood.
Panel materials such as chip board, core board and
medium density fibre board can also be processed.
Use approved saw blades according to EN 847-1.
Processing wood fibre insulation materials and
synthetic materials (polystyrene) is also possible.
Any other use than described above is not permissible.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any
damage arising from such other use.
So as to use the machine as intended, comply with the
operating, maintenance and repair instructions
specified by Mafell.
Only use original Mafell / CAS rechargeable batteries
and accessories.
Battery packs marked with CAS are 100% compatible
with CAS devices (Cordless Alliance System).
2.8 Residual risks
Danger
Even if used in accordance with its
intended purpose and despite
conforming with the safety
instructions, residual risks caused
by the intended use that can lead
to health consequences will always
remain.
- Touching the saw blade in the vicinity of the starting
aperture below the base plate.
- Touching the part of the saw blade that protrudes
below the workpiece when cutting.
- Touching of turning parts from the side: saw blade,
clamping flange and flange screw.
- Machine backlash if the blade gets stuck in the
workpiece.
- Breakage of the saw blade and risk of the blade or
pieces of the blade being hurled away.
- Touching live parts with the housing open and the
rechargeable battery not removed.
- Accidental activation if rechargeable battery is not
unplugged.
- Hearing can be impaired when working for long
periods without ear protectors.
- Emission of harmful wood dusts during longer
operation without extraction.
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