Instruction manual

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CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL (Fig. 34)
Before cutting any workpiece, check to see if it is
bowed. If it is bowed the workpiece must be positioned
and cut as shown.
Do not position the workpiece incorrectly or cut the
workpiece without the support of the fence.
CLEARING JAMMED MATERIAL
• Turn the mitre saw “OFF” by releasing the
trigger switch.
• Allow the blade to come to a complete halt.
• Unplug the mitre saw from the mains supply.
• Carefully remove any jammed material from
the machine.
• Check the condition and operation of the
safety guard.
• Check for any other damage to any part of the
machine e.g. the blade.
• Have any damaged parts replaced by a competent
technician and a safety inspection carried out
before using the machine again.
SUPPORTNG LONG WORKPIECES
The free end of a long workpiece should be supported
at the same height as the machine table. The operator
should consider using a remote workpiece support in
addition to the table extension bars if thought necessary.
INSTALLING OR REMOVING A BLADE
WARNING: Only carry out this operation with the
machine disconnected from the mains supply.
WARNING: Only use genuine Evolution blades which
are designed for this machine.
Ensure that the maximum speed of the blade is higher
than the speed of the motor.
NOTE: It is recommended that the operator considers
wearing protective gloves when handling the blade
during installation or when changing the blade.
• Ensure the Cutting Head is in its upper position.
• Remove the lower guard operating arm retaining
clip. (Fig. 35) Release the guard operating arm
from its pivot.
• Press the lower blade guard locking trigger (A) and
rotate the lower blade guard (B) up and into the
upper blade guard. (Fig. 36)
Fig. 34
Fig. 35
View of guard operating arm spring clip
Fig. 36
Lower blade guard being rotated into
upper blade guard