A couple questions about my new PS300...

[Toller]

It says to "connect a residual current operated device in series before the tool" when cutting metal.
What on earth does that mean?

There is a post coming down next to the blade, on the left side when facing the saw.
What is that for?  The manual does not refer to it.

Great saw!

 

[Ken Nagrod]

Connect it to a GFCI  is what it means.

If the metal you are cutting becomes electified, it can conduct through the blade and become a user hazard.

 

[btracey1]

Toller,
I believe the post you are referring to is part of the blade locking mechanism. As you actuate the blade unlocking lever, that post acts as a cam that pushes against the spring loaded blade retention chuck, releasing the blade.

 

[BobKovacs]

It says to "connect a residual current operated device in series before the tool" when cutting metal.
What on earth does that mean?

Stop reading the instructions and you won't have to worry about such things.....lol