Performance FMTC18VVCCS Installation manual

PERFORMANCE
18
VOLT
CORDLESS
CIRCULAR
SAW
SAFETY
AND
OPERATING
MANUAL
FMTC18VCCS
CAUTION:
Carefully
read
this
entire
Instruction
Manual
before
using
this
product.
020406
FMTC18VCCS
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CONTENTS
3. Introduction
3.
Specifications
4.
Safety instructions
6.
Additional safety rules for saws
7.
Unpacking
7.
Know
your
product
8. Charging
the
battery
9.
Adjusting
the
cutting
depth
9. Adjusting
the
bevel angle
9.
Switching
on
and off
9.
Making a
cut
9. Using
the
parallel guide
10. Changing a blade
10. General inspection
10. Maintenance
11. Plug replacement
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2

INTRODUCTION
Your
new Performance Power tool will more than satisfy your expectations.
It
has been
manufactured under stringent Quality Standards
to
meet
superior performance criteria.
You
will
find your new tool easy and safe
to
operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many
years of depe.ndable service.
CAUTION
. Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new power tool.
Take
special care
to
heed
the
Cautions and Warnings.
SPECIFICATIONS
Adaptor charger:
Battery pack:
Charge
time
:
No-load speed:
Cutting
depth
at
90
°:
Cutting
depth
at
45°:
Blade diameter:
Blade bore:
NOISE
AND
VIBRATION
DATA
A weighted sound
pressure
76.6dB(A)
A weighted sound
power
89.6dB(A)
Wear
ear
protection
when
sound
pressure
is
over
8SdB(A)
Typical weighted vibration 0.8m/s
2
CE
230-240V-
50
Hz
1x18VDC
1 hour
2350 /min
36mm
23mm
136 mm,
24
tooth
TCT
10mm
The
sound intensity level for
the
operator
may exceed 85
dB(A)
and sound protection measures
are
necessary
.
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• I

SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
To
use this tool properly, you
must
observe
the
safety regulations,
the
assembly instructions and
the
operating instructions
to
be found
in
this Manual.
All
persons who use and service
the
machine
have
to
be acquainted with this Manual and must be informed
about
its potential hazards. Children
and infirm people must
not
use this tool. Children should be supervised
at
all times
if
they
are
in
the
area
in
which
the
tool
is
being used.
It
is
also imperative
that
you observe
the
accident
prevention regulations
in
force
in
your area. The same applies for general rules of occupational
health and safety.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made
to
the
tool nor for any damage
resulting from such changes.
Even
when
the
tool
is
used as prescribed it
is
not possible
to
eliminate all residual
risk
factors. The
following hazards may arise
in
connection with
the
tool's construction and design:
• Contact with
the
blade.
• Kickback of work piece and parts of wo
rk
piece.
• Blade fracture.
• Catapulting
of
blade pieces.
• Damage
to
hearing
if
effective ear defenders are
not
worn.
• Harmful emissions of wood dust when
the
machine
is
used
in
closed rooms. Always use supple-
mentary dust extraction.
•
Do
not
use blades
that
are deformed
or
cracked.
•Always remove
the
battery from
the
tool before making any adjustments or maintenance,
including changing
the
blade.
WARNING. When
u~ing
power tools, basic safety precautions should always be taken
to
reduce
the
risk
of
fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
Also,
please read and heed
the
advice given
in
the
additional important safety instructions.
1.
Keep
the
work area clean and tidy. Cluttered work areas
an~
benches invite accidents and injury.
2.
Consider
the
environment
in
which you are working.
Do
not
use power tools
in
damp or
wet
locations.
Keep
the
work area well
lit.
Do
not expose power tools
to
rain and high humidity.
Do
not
use power tools
in
the
presence of flammable liquids or gases.
3.
Keep
visitors away from
the
work area.
All
visitors and onlookers, especially children and infirm
persons should be kept well away from where you are working.
Do
not let others
in
the
vicinity
make contact with
the
tool.
4.
Store tools safely. When
not
in
use, tools should be stored
in
a dry, high place
or
locked up
out
of
reach.
5.
Do
not force
the
tool. The tool will do
the
job
better
and safer working
at
the
rate for which it
was designed.
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4

6.
Use
the
correct tool for the job.
Do
not force small tools or attachments
to
do
the
job best
handled by a heavier duty tool. Never use a tool for a purpose other than
that
for which it was
intended.
7. Dress correctly.
Do
not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught
in
moving parts.
Rubber gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
If
you have long
hair,
wear a protective hair covering.
8.
Use
safety accessories. Safety glasses and ear defenders should always be worn. A face
or
dust
mask
is
9lso required.
9.
Connect dust extraction equipment.
If
devices are provided for
the
connection of dust extraction
and collection facilities, ensure
that
these are connected and properly used.
10. Secure
the
work piece. Use clamps or a vice
to
hold
the
work piece.
It
is
safer than using your
hand and frees both hands
to
operate
the
tool.
11.
Do
not overreach.
Keep
your footing secure and balanced
at
all times.
12.
Look
after your tools.
Keep
tools clean and sharp for
better
and safer performance.
Follow
the
instructions regarding lubrication and accesso
ry
changes.
Keep
tool handles
dry,
clean and free
from oil and grease.
13. Disable idle tools. Remove the battery from the tool before servicing, when changing
accessories and when
the
tool
is
not
in
use.
14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Check
to
see
that
keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from
the
tool before switching on.
15
.Av
oid unintentional starting.
Make
sure
that
the
switch
is
in
the
OFF
position before attaching
the battery.
16. Stay alert. Watch
what
you are doing. Use common sense.
Do
not operate a power tool when
you are tired.
17. Check for damaged par.ts. Before using a tool, check
that
there are no damaged parts.
If
a part
is
slightly damaged, carefully determine it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, proper
mounting and any other conditions
that
may affect the operation of
the
tool. A guard or other
part
that
is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
by
an authorised service facility,
unless otherwise indicated
in
this Instruction Manual. Defective switches must be replaced
by
an authorised service facility.
Do
not use a tool
if
the switch does not turn
the
tool on and off
correctly.
18. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded objects such as
water
pipes,
radiators, cookers and refrigerator enclosures.
19.
Use
only approved parts. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use an
authorised service facility
to
fit replacement parts.
20.
Do
not let the tool run unattended. Always wait until your power tool has come
to
a complete
stop before leaving
it,
then turn it off and remove the battery.
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5

WARNING.
The use
of
an accessory or attachment, other
than
those recommended
in
this
Instruction Manual, may present a
risk
of personal injury.
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose.
Any
use
other
than
those mentioned
in
this
Manual will be considered a case of misuse. The user and not
the
manufacturer shall be liable for
any damage
or
injury resulting from such cases of misuse.
ADDITIONAL
SAFETY
RULES
FOR
SAWS
•
Ensur.e
that
the
lighting
is
adequate.
•
Do
not
use
the
saw unless
the
guards are
in
place
•
Do
not
cut
materials
other
than
wood
•
Keep
the
area free
of
tripping hazards.
·Always stand
to
one side when operating
the
saw.
• Never use a cracked or distorted saw blade. Only use sharp blades.
•When
cutting round wood, use clamps
that
prevent
the
work piece from turning on both sides
of
the
blade.
• Never use your hands
to
remove sawdust, chips or waste close
to
the
saw blade.
• Use only blades as recommended. Never use
High
Speed Steel blades
•
Rags,
cloths, cord, string and
the
like
should never be left around
the
work area.
·Avoid cutting nails. Inspect
the
work piece and remove all nails and
other
foreign objects before
beginning sawing.
•Always feed
the
work against
the
direction of rotation of
the
blade
• Support
the
work properly.
• Never reach over
th~
blade
to
remove waste or off cuts.
•
Do
not
attempt
to
free a
jammed
blade before first switching off
the
machine.
•
Do
not slow or stop a blade with a piece of wood.
Let
the
blade come
to
rest naturally.
•
If
you are interrupted when operating
the
saw, complete
the
process and switch off before
looking
up.
• Periodically check
that
all nuts, bolts and
other
fixings are properly tightened.
•
Do
not store materials or equipment above a machine
in
such a way
that
they
could
fall
into it.
·Always hold
the
saw on parts
that
are insulated.
If
you accidentally cut into hidden wiring
or
th.e
saw's own cable,
the
metal parts of
the
saw will become 'live'.
Wear goggles, Wear ear defenders, Wear a breathing mask
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6

UNPACKING
Due
to
modern mass production techniques,
it
is
unlikely
that
your power tool
is
faulty or
that
a
part
is
missing.
If
you find anything wrong, do
not
operate
the
tool until
the
parts have been
replaced or
the
fault has been rectified. Failure
to
do so could result
in
serious personal injury.
KNOW
YOUR PRODUCT
Before using
the
saw, familiarise yourself with all
the
operating features and safety requirements.
This
saw
is
to
be used for sawing wood only.
Use
the
tool and accessories only for
the
applications
intended.
All
other applications are expressly ruled out.
1.
Dust outlet
2.
Battery pack
3.
Handle grip
4.
Depth adjustment
5.
Lock
off button
6.
Motor
7.
Auxiliary handle
8.
Parallel guide
attachment
points
9.
Bevel
angle locking knob
10. Spindle lock (Not shown)
11. Blade guard
12. Charger
13. Parallel guide
14. Trigger switch
3.
7.
14.-t-
--
--7-'--c.ill":,
4.
9.
6.
12.
--+----+-
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7

CHARGING THE BATTERY
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a
low charge condition.
You should charge the battery
pack fully before use.
WARNING. Do not use an extension cord.
WARNING. Do not throw used batteries into
a fire
or water: it could cause an explosion! Please
hand
in non-working or used batteries, or tools with
built-in batteries,
to the environmentally safe disposal
unit
at a municipal waste-disposal centre, or to
your dealer.
1. Connect the charger (12) plug to a suitable
pin socket.
2. Insert the battery into the charger (12).
3. The battery charge time
is approx. 1 hour, after
which
the battery pack (2) should be removed. A
good indication for a fully charged battery
is the
temperature of the pack, which becomes fairly-
warm as
the battery becomes fully charged.
4. Do not charge batteries for "top up". Batteries
should be placed on charge only when
they are
discharged.
5. Unplug the charger when not in use and store it in
the case.
6.
Avoid charging your battery in freezing conditions, as the charging power will be insufficient.
7. Always remove
the battery pack and store it in the case when the drill is not in use.
WARNING. Never leave a battery on charge once it starts to warm up.
WARNING. Do not charge the battery for more than 1 hour, as this will damage the battery cells.
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING DEPTH
CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and the battery is removed before making
any adjustments.
1. Ensure that the saw is facing away from you.
2. Loosen the depth adjustment locking knob (4).
3. Hold the baseplate flat against the edge of the work piece and lift the body of the saw until the
blade is at the right depth.
4. Tighten the depth adjustment locking knob.
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ADJUSTING
THE
BEVEL
ANGLE
CAUTION.
Always ensure
that
the
saw
is
switched off and
the battery
is
removed before making any adjustments.
1.
Loosen
the
bevel angle locking knob
(9)
located
at
the
front of
the
baseplate.
2.
Tilt
the
body of
the
saw until
the
required angle
is
reached.
Use
the
quadrant scale as a guide.
For
accurate
work it
is
necessary
to
make a trial cut, measure
the
work
and reset
the
angle until the correct setting
is
achieved.
3.
Tighten
the
locking knob
to
secure the baseplate.
SWITCHING
ON
AND
OFF
1.
Connect
the
battery
to
the
tool.
2.
Depress
the
lock-off button
(5)
and squeeze the trigger
switch (14).
3.
When you release
the
trigger
the
lock-off button auto-
matically releases helping
to
prevent accidental operation.
CAUTION.
Allow
the
blade
to
come
to
a complete standstill
before setting the saw down.
MAKING A CUT
1.
Adjust
the
depth of cut and
the
bevel angle as required.
2.
Start
the
motor.
3.
When
the
saw
is
at
r:naximum speed (approximately 2
seconds), slowly push
the
saw forward using both hands.
Do
not
force
the
saw.
NOTE.
Use only enough pressure
to
keep the saw cutting.
Do
not force
the
cutting, allow
the
blade and
the
saw
to
do
the
work.
USING
THE
PARALLEL
GUIDE
The
parallel guide allows you
to
make parallel cuts
in
a
sheet
of wood,
all
at
the
same width.
WARNING.
Always ensure
that
the
saw
is
switched off and
the
battery
is
removed before making
any adjustments.
1.
Slide
the
parallel guide (13) into
the
slots
(8)
in
the base plate.
2. Adjust
the
guide
to
the
required width and secure it
in
position with
the
locking knobs.
3.
Ensure
that
the guide rests against
the
wood along its entire length
to
give
a consistent parallel cut.
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CHANGING A BLADE
WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and
the battery is removed before making a ny adjustments.
Always wear sturdy gloves when handling or changing blades
as
the teeth are very sharp.
1. Rotate the saw blade by hand whilst depressing the spindle
lock
(10} until the blade locks.
2. Loosen the blade bolt anti-clockwise using the supplied
socket wrench.
3. Remove the outer blade flange and blade bolt.
4. Remove the saw blade from the inner flange and pu ll it out.
5. Clean the saw blade flanges thoroughly before mounting
the new saw blade.
6. Mount the new saw blade in reverse order and faste n.
WARNING. The direction of rotation of the saw blade, has to
conform to the direction of the arrow marked on the housing.
7. Make sure the spindle lock is release d.
8. Before using the saw again, check that the safety devices
are
in good working order.
IMPORTANT. After replacing the saw blade, make sure the saw blade runs freely by turning the saw
head
by hand.
9. Replace the battery and run the saw under no load to check that it runs smoothly before using
it
to cut any materials.
GENERAL INSPECTION
1. Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. They may vibrate loose over time.
MAINTENANCE
1. Store the tool, instruction manual and accessories in the original case. In this way you will always
have all
the information and parts ready to hand.
2. Keep the tool's air vents unclogged and clean at all times.
3. Remove dust and dirt regularly. Cleaning is best done with compressed air or a rag.
4. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts.
CAUTION. Do not use cleaning agents to clean the plastic parts of the tool. A mild detergent on a
damp cloth
is recommended. Water must never come into contact with the tool.
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PLUG
REPLACEMENT
If
you need
to
replace
the
fitted plug
of
the
tool,
then
follow
the
instructions below.
IMPORTANT.
The wires
in
this machine are
coloured
in
accordance with
the
following code:
Blue
-Neutral Brown -
Live
As
the
colours of
the
wire
in
the
mains lead of
this apparatus may
not
correspond with
the
coloured markings identifying
the
terminals
in
your plug, proceed as follows. The wire, which
is
coloured blue,
must
be connected
to
the
terminal, which
is
marked with N or coloured
black. The wire, which
is
coloured brown,
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal, which
is
marked Lor
coloured red.
Connect
Blue
to
N
(neutral)
Outer
sleeve
firmly
clamped.
WARNING.
Nev
er
con
nect
live
or
neutral wires
to
the
earth
terminal of
the
plug.
Only fit an approved
13
Amp
BS
1363/A
plug and the correct rated fuse.
lf
in
doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Performance Power Helpline
Should you encounter any problems whilst using this power tool,
please
contact
the
Helpline for advice
on:
0845
300
2577
5 Amp fuse
approved
to
BS1362
Brown L
(live)
Cable grip
1.
This
product
has
been
manufactured to a
high
quality standard.
It
is
guaranteed against
faulty
materials
and
workmanship
for
12
months
from
purchase,
Please
retain your
till
receipt
as
proof
of
purchase.
2.
If
the product
is
found
to
be
defect
iv
e
within
the
relevant
time
period,
we
will
either
replace
all
defective parts
or,
at our
discretron,
replace
the unit
free
of
charge
with
the same item
or
items of a greater
value
and
/or
specification.
3.
This
guarantee does not
cove
r defects caused
by
or
resulting
from:
(a)
misuse,
abuse or
neglect;
{b)
trade,
professional
or
hire
use
;
(c)
repairs
attempted
by
anyone other than our authorised
repair
centre
(call
0845 300
2577);
or
(
d)
damage
caused
by
foreign
objects,
substances or accident.
4.
In
the
unlikely
event that
this
product does
develop
a
fault
please
call
the
Performance
Power
helpline
on
0845 300
2577.
5.
This
guarantee
is
offered
in
addition
to,
and
does not
effect,
your
statutory
rights,
which
may
additionally enable
you
to
cancel
the contract.
The
warranty
is
only
valid
within
the
UK.
The
guarantor
is
B&Q
plc
of
B&Q
plc,
Portswood
House,
1
Hampshire
Corporate
Park,
Chandlers
Ford,
Eastleigh
Hants,
5053
3YX
(Registered
in
England
under
no.
973387).
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