Instruction manual

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1. Releasing the saw head
a) Gently press down on the cutting handle.
b) Pull out the head stop latching knob and
allow the head to rise to its upper position.
Note: We recommend that when the
machine is not in use the cutting head is
locked in its down position, and the latching
knob fully engaged in its socket.
2. Preparing to make a cut
a) Avoid awkward operations and hand
positions where a sudden slip could cause
fingers or hands to move into the blade.
b) Cut only one workpiece at a time.
c) Clear everything except the workpiece and
related support devices away from the blade
before turning the mitre saw on.
d) Secure workpiece using clamps to hold
the workpiece securely.
3. Body and Hand position
a) Never place hands within the ‘no hands
zone’ (at least 150mm away from the blade).
Pictograms on the machines table are
provided as an aid to safe working practices.
Keep hands away from the path of the blade.
b) Hold the workpiece firmly to the fence
to prevent any movement. Use a clamp if
necessary but check that it is positioned so
that it does not foul the blade.
c) Before attempting a cut, make a ‘dry run’
with the power off so that you can see the
path of the blade.
d) After completing a cut keep your hands in
position until the trigger has been released
and the blade has come to a complete halt.
4. Cutting
The saw handle is gently pushed down to
cut through a workpiece.
a) Place the workpiece on the table and
against the fence in the desired position.
Secure with clamps if necessary.
b) Grasp the saw handle.
c) Turn on the saw using the trigger switch
and allow the blade to reach full operating
speed.
d) Press the lower guard release lever to
release the saw head.
e) Gently push the saw head down and cut
through the workpiece.
f) After the cut is completed, turn off the saw
using the trigger switch, and allow the blade
to come to a complete halt.
5. Mitre Cutting
Any angle from 45
0
left to 45
0
right is available,
and a protractor scale can be found on the RH
side of the machine table.
a) Loosen the mitre angle locking screw.
This is situated on the LH side of the
machine table just behind the table fence.
Note: The mitre angle locking screw has an
adjustable sprung loaded lever. This enables
the lever to be repositioned on the locking
screw. Repositioning may be necessary to
avoid fouling other parts of the machine when
a mitre angle is set.
To reposition, lift up the lever and turn to a
convenient angle. Release the lever.
b) Turn the table to the desired angle as
indicated on the mitre protractor scale.
c) Lock the table into position using the
locking screw
d) Start the saw and allow to reach full
operating speed before making the cut.
6. Bevel Cutting
The saw head can be set at any angle up to
a 45
0
to the LH side only.
The bevel angle locking hand-wheel is found
at the rear of the machine.
a) Loosen the bevel lock hand-wheel.
b) Tilt the saw head to the desired angle. A
protractor guide is provided behind the hand-
wheel to aid setting.
c) Ensure the hand-wheel is tightened
securely when the required angle has been
achieved.
d) Stand to the left hand side of the handle
to make the cut.