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TECHNICAL DATA Cordless Circular Saw

BKS 18

make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any

Store the battery packs in a 30% - 50% charged condition

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other part, in all angles and depths of cut.

Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.

No-load speed .................................................................................

.......................... 5000 min

Saw blade dia. x hole dia.................................................................

..................165 x 15,9 mm

Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard

Cutting depth at 0°. ..........................................................................

.............................. 54 mm

and the spring are not operating properly, they must be

BATTERY PACK PROTECTION LI-ION BATTERY

Cutting depth at 45°. ........................................................................

........................... 41,3 mm

serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to

The battery pack has overload protection that protects it from

Battery voltage.................................................................................

.............................. 18 V

damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.

being overloaded and helps to ensure long life.

Weight according EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 (1.5 Ah) .....................

............................. 3,2 kg

Lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts

Under extreme stress the battery electronics switch off the

Weight according EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 (3.0 Ah) .....................

............................. 3,4 kg

such as “plunge cuts” and “compound cuts.” Raise lower

machine automatically. To restart, switch the machine off and then

guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the

on again. If the machine does not start up again, the battery pack

Noise/vibration information

material, the lower guard must be released. For all other

may have discharged completely. In this case it must be

Measured values determined according to EN 60 745.

sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.

recharged in the battery charger.

Typically, the A-weighted noise levels of the tool are:

Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade

Sound power level (K = 3 dB(A)) ...................................................

.............................. 87 dB (A)

MAINTENANCE

before placing saw down on bench or oor. An unprotected,

Sound pressure level (K = 3 dB(A)) ...............................................

.............................. 98 dB (A)

coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting

The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear at all

Wear ear protectors!

whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade

times.

Total vibration values (vector sum in the three axes) determined

to stop after switch is released.

Use only AEG accessories and AEG spare parts. Should

according to EN 60745.

Do not use saw blades not corresponding to the key data given in

components need to be replaced which have not been described,

Vibration emission value a

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these instructions for use.

please contact one of our AEG service agents (see our list of

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Cutting wood ................................................................................

.......................... < 2,5 m/s

The dust produced when using this tool may be harmful to health.

guarantee/service addresses).

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Uncertainty K ................................................................................

............................. 1,5 m/s

Do not inhale the dust. Wear a suitable dust protection mask.

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If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered. Please

Cutting metal ................................................................................

.......................... < 2,5 m/s

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Always wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause

state the Article No. as well as the machine type printed on the

Uncertainty K ................................................................................

............................. 1,5 m/s

hearing loss.

label and order the drawing at your local service agents or directly

at: AEG Elektrowerkzeuge, Max-Eyth-Straße 10,

Please do not use abrasion disks in this machine!

D-71364 Winnenden, Germany.

WARNING

Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the

The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 60745

machine.

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and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.

Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse or

The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different applications,

by burning them. AEG Distributors offer to retrieve old batteries to

Please read the instructions carefully before

with different accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may signicantly increase the exposure level over

protect our environment.

starting the machine.

the total working period.

Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short

An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is

circuit risk).

running but not actually doing the job. This may signicantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.

Use only System GBS chargers for charging System GBS battery

Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories,

packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.

Remove the battery pack before starting any

keep the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.

work on the machine.

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

- if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth

load or extreme temperatures. In case of contact with battery acid

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions,

at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the

wash it off immediately with soap and water. In case of eye

including those given in the accompanying brochure. Failure

Accessory - Not included in standard equipment,

wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back

contact rinse thoroughly for at least 10 minutes and immediately

to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric

available as an accessory.

toward the operator.

seek medical attention.

shock, re and/or serious injury.

Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper

SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE

precautions as given below.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This cordless circular saw is intended to be used to cut

Do not dispose of electric tools together with

Maintain a rm grip with both hands on the saw and position

lengthways and mitre accurately in wood, plastic, and aluminium.

household waste material! In observance of

Danger: Keep hands away from cutting area and the

your arms to resist kickback forces. Position your body to

European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste

Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal use.

blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor

either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade.

electrical and electronic equipment and its

housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by

Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards, but kickback

implementation in accordance with national law,

EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

the blade.

forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are

electric tools that have reached the end of their

taken.

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in

life must be collected separately and returned to

Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot

conformity with the following standards or standardized

an environmentally compatible recycling facility.

protect you from the blade below the workpiece.

When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any

documents. EN 60745, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, in accordance

reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in

Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece.

with the regulations 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC

the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never

Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below

attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw

the workpiece.

backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur.

Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg.

Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of

Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to

blade binding.

support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade

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When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade

binding, or loss of control.

in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the

Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when

material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from

performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact

the workpiece as the saw is restarted.

hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a „live“ wire may

Rainer Kumpf

Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade pinching

make exposed metal parts of the power tool „live“ and could give

Manager Product Development

and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight.

the operator an electric shock.

Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the

Authorized to compile the technical le

When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide.

line of cut and near the edge of the panel.

This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of

BATTERIES

Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or

blade binding.

improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive

New battery packs reach full loading capacity after 4 - 5 chargings

Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond

friction, blade binding and kickback.

and dischargings. Battery packs which have not been used for

versus round) of arbour holes. Blades that do not match the

Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight

some time should be recharged before use.

mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss

and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while

of control.

Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the performance

cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.

of the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine

Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The

Use extra caution when making a “plunge cut” into existing

(risk of overheating).

blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for

walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects

optimum performance and safety of operation.

The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.

that can cause kickback.

Causes and operator prevention of kickback:

For an optimum life-time, the battery packs have to be fully

Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do

charged, after used.

- kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned

not operate the saw if lower guard does not move freely and

saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the

To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the battery pack

close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the

workpiece toward the operator;

from the charger once it is fully charged.

open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may

- when the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing

be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and

For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:

down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit

Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27°C and

rapidly back toward the operator;

away from moisture

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