KRESS KUE11 Installation manual

SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL
Lithium-Ion brushless circular saw
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PRODUCT SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY
WARNINGS
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, re 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.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
b) 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.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) 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. Unmodied plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
b) 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.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d) 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.
e) 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.
f) 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
a) 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.
b) Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
c) 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 nger on the
switch or energising power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
d) 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.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) 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.
g) 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.
h) 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
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) 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.
d) 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
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e) 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.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) 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.
h) 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
a) 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
re when used with another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and re.
c) 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 re.
d) 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.
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or modied
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour
resulting in re, explosion or risk of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire
or excessive temperature. Exposure to re or
temperature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
g) 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 specied range may
damage the battery and increase the risk of re.
6) Service
a) 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.
b) Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be performed
by the manufacturer or authorized service
providers.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR ALL SAWS
CUTTING PROCEDURES
a) DANGER: Keep hands away from
cutting area and the blade. If both hands
are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
b) Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
The guard cannot protect you from the blade below
the workpiece.
c) 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.
d) 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.
e) 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.
f) When ripping, always use a rip fence or
straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy
of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.
g) 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.
h) 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.
FURTHER SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL
SAWS
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.

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a) Maintain a firm grip 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.
b) 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 comes 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.
c) 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.
d) 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.
e) Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce
narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding
and kickback.
f) 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.
g) Use extra caution when sawing into existing
walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade
may cut objects that can cause kickback.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CIRCULAR SAW
WITH INNER PENDULUM
GUARD
Lower guard function
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) The lower guard may be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts”
and “compound cuts.” Raise the lower guard
by 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.
d) 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
RULES FOR YOUR
CIRCULAR SAW
1. Use only saw blades recommended by the
manufacturer, which conform to EN 847-1, if
intended for wood and analogous materials.
2. Do not use any abrasive wheels.
3. Use only blade diameter(s) in accordance with the
markings.
4. Identify the correct saw blade to be used for the
material to be cut.
5. Use only saw blades that are marked with a speed
equal or higher than the speed marked on the tool.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
RULES:
1. Always wear a dust mask.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR
BATTERY PACK
a) Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or
battery pack.
b) Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do not
store battery packs haphazardly in a box or
drawer where they may short-circuit each
other or be short-circuited by conductive
materials. 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 re.
c) Do not expose battery pack to heat or fire.
Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
d) Do not subject battery pack to mechanical
shock.
e) In the event of battery leaking, do not allow
the liquid to come into contact with the
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wash the affected area with copious
amounts of water and seek medical advice.
f) Keep battery pack clean and dry.
g) Wipe the battery pack terminals with a
clean dry cloth if they become dirty.
h) Battery pack needs to be charged before
use. Always refer to this instruction and
use the correct charging procedure.
i) Do not maintain battery pack on charge
when not in use.
j) After extended periods of storage, it may
be necessary to charge and discharge
the battery pack several times to obtain
maximum performance.
k) Recharge only with the charger specified
by Kress.Do not use any charger other
than that specifically provided for use with
the equipment.
l) Do not use any battery pack which is not
designed for use with the equipment.
m) Keep battery pack out of the reach of
children.
n) Retain the original product literature for
future reference.
o) Remove the battery from the equipment
when not in use.
p) Dispose of properly.
q) Do not mix cells of different manufacture,
capacity, size or type within a device.
r) Keep the battery away from microwaves
and high pressure.
SYMBOLS
To reduce the risk of injury, user must
read instruction manual
Warning
Wear ear protection
Wear eye protection
Wear dust mask
Batteries may enter water cycle if
disposed improperly, which can be
hazardous for ecosystem. Do not
dispose of waste batteries as unsorted
municipal waste.
Do not burn
Make sure the battery is removed prior
to changing accessories.
Wear protective gloves
Li-Ion
Li-Ion
Li-Ion battery This product has been
marked with a symbol relating to
‘separate collection’ for all battery
packs and battery pack. It will then
be recycled or dismantled in order to
reduce the impact on the environment.
Battery packs can be hazardous for the
environment and for human health since
they contain hazardous substances.
TCT blade
Wood
Incorrect
Correct
Lock
Unlock
The box is recyclable at the kerbside.
RCM marking
ABN: Australian Business Number. By this number,
business information such as entity type, status,
business location etc. can be found at website http://
abr.business.gov.au. ABN of Positec Australia Pty
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COMPONENT LIST
1. SAFETY SWITCH
2. ON/OFF TRIGGER
3. SOFT GRIP HANDLE
4. HEX KEY
5. BLADE GUARD LEVER
6. BLADE GUARD
7. BASE PLATE
8. PARALLEL GUIDE
9. CUTTING MARK, 0°
10. CUTTING MARK, 45°
11. PARALLEL GUIDE CLAMPING FIXTURE
12. BEVEL ADJUSTMENT LEVER
13. DUST EXTRACTION OUTLET
14. VACUUM ADAPTER
15. FIXED UPPER BLADE GUARD
16. SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
17. DEPTH ADJUSTMENT LEVER
18. BLADE BOLT
19. OUTER FLANGE
20. SAW BLADE*
21. INNER FLANGE
22. BATTERY PACK*
*Not all the accessories illustrated or described
are included in standard delivery.
TECHNICAL DATA
Type KUE11 KUE11.9 (E11- designation of
machinery, representative of Saw)
KUE11 KUE11.9
Voltage 20V Max**
No load speed 6900/min
Blade size 140mm
Cutting capacity
Cutting Depth at 90° 51mm
Cutting Depth at 45° 35mm
Bevel capacity 0-45°
Machine weight
(Bare tool) 1.8kg
**Voltage measured without workload. Initial battery
voltage reaches maximum of 20 volts. Nominal voltage
is 18 volts.
ACCESSORIES
KUE11 KUE11.9
140mm saw blade 1 1
Battery pack 2(KAB21) /
Charger 1(KAC21) /
Parallel Guide 1 1
Vacuum Adaptor 1 1
Strap 1 1
We recommend that you purchase your accessories
from the same store that sold you the tool. Refer to the
accessory packaging for further details. Store personnel
can assist you and offer advice.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Before using the tool, read the
instruction book carefully.
WARNING: Do not release the handle until the saw
blade come to complete stop and do not touch saw
blade while the saw blade is running.
Intended use: The tool is intended for ripping and
cross-cutting wood and other materials in straight
cutting lines, while resting rmly on the work piece.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
ACTION FIGURE
ASSEMBLY
Mounting and Removing the Blade
NOTE: Lock or loose the blade
bolt, the spindle lock button should
be pressed.
WARNING: Always remove
the battery before changing
the blade!
See Fig. A
Safety switch and On/Off trigger
WARNING: To avoid cutting
injury from the sharp blade,
please don’t put your hands around
the Base Plate.
NOTE: Keep the dust adapter
connected to dust collecting device
when using the tool.
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Rip and Cross Cutting
NOTE: The cutting line of saw
blade is aligned with the cutting
mark 0°.
See Fig. C1, C2
Parallel Guide See Fig. D1, D2
Adjusting the Cutting Depth See Fig. E1, E2
Adjusting the Cutting Angle
NOTE: The cutting line of saw
blade is aligned with the cutting
mark 45°.
See Fig. F
Pocket /Plunge See Fig. G1, G2
Sawdust Removal See Fig. H
WORKING HINTS FOR
YOUR TOOL
If your power tool becomes too hot, please run your
circular saw no load for 2-3 minutes to cool the motor.
Avoid prolonged usage at very low speeds.
Protect saw blades against impact and shock. Cutting
with extreme force can signicantly reduces the
performance capability of the tool and reduces the
service life of the saw blade. Sawing performance and
cutting quality depend essentially on the condition
and the tooth count of the saw blade. Therefore, use
only sharp saw blades that are suited for the material
being cut.
Choice of blades: 24 teeth for general work, approx.
40 teeth for ner cuts, more than 40 teeth for very ne
cuts into delicate surfaces, diamond for tile, cement
board, etc.
Only use saw blades recommended.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH
CARE
Remove the battery before carrying out any
adjustment, servicing or maintenance.
Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically
and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service
facility. Your power tool requires no additional
lubrication or maintenance. There are no user
serviceable parts in your power tool. Never use water or
chemical cleaners to clean your power tool. Wipe clean
with a dry cloth. Always store your power tool in a dry
place. Keep the motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all
working controls free of dust.
Periodically clear dust and chips from guard and base
to ensure proper performance.
FOR BATTERY TOOLS
The ambient temperature range for the use and storage
of tool and battery is 0oC-45oC.
The recommended ambient temperature range for the
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solution
Tool will not start when
operating the on/off trigger.
Battery pack not plugged in.
Battery pack powered off.
Check to make sure battery pack is connected
well into a working outlet.
Charging the battery.
Cutting depth is less than
that is set.
Sawdust accumulated at the rear
of the base.
Shake out sawdust. Consider connecting a
vacuum for dust collection.
Blade spins or slips Blade is not tightly engaged with
the spindle.
Remove the blade and reassemble it as
described in Mounting and Removing the Blade
section.
Blade will not cut a straight
line.
Blade is dull.
Blade is not mounted properly.
Saw is not being guided properly.
Mount a new, sharp blade on the saw.
Check that blade is properly mounted.
Use a parallel guide.
Blade kicks back when
beginning a cut
Saw blade teeth may be engaged
in the material when starting.
Blade is not spinning fast enough
Before restarting a saw in the workpiece, center
the saw blade in the kerf and check that the saw
teeth are not engaged into the material.
Allow the saw blade to reach full speed prior to
beginning a cut in the material.
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