Instruction Manual
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When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Read all these instructions before operating the tool and save this user manual for future
reference.
SIP recommends that this tool should not be modified or used for any application other
than that for which it was designed. If you are unsure of its relative applications do not hesi-
tate to contact us and we will be more than happy to advise you.
KNOW YOUR SAW: Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the
tool. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the potential hazards specific to
this tool.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT: Cluttered work benches and dark areas invite
accidents; Floors must not be slippery due to oil, water or sawdust etc.
DO NOT OPERATE THE SAW IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS: Do not operate the saw in
damp or wet locations, or expose it to rain. Provide adequate space surrounding the
work area. Do not use in environments with a potentially explosive atmosphere.
KEEP CHILDREN AND UNTRAINED PERSONNEL AWAY FROM THE WORK AREA: All visitors
should be kept at a safe distance from the work area.
SAFETY SYMBOLS USED THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important: Please read the following instructions carefully, failure to do
so could lead to serious personal injury and / or damage to the saw.
Note: Supplementary Information.
Danger / Caution: Indicates risk of personal injury and/or the possibility of
damage.
Warning: Risk of electrical injury or damage!
Warning: Lasers can be dangerous.
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Loosen the locking nut on one of the bevel adjustment screws.
Loosen the bevel lock (29).
Pull out the bevel positive stop knob (30) whilst pushing the saw head to 45° either
left or right depending on which adjustment screw has been loosened.
Place a set square with an accurate 45° angle against the main table of the saw
and the blade.
Use a hex wrench to adjust the screw until the blade is at 45°.
Re-tighten the locking nut ensuring that the angle is kept.
If required loosen the screw on the angle pointer and adjust so that it reads 45°. Re-
tighten the screw.
Follow these instructions on the opposite side to ensure that the blade is set to 45° in
both directions.
Pull on the release knob (25) and turn it through 90˚ to lock it “open”
lift the saw arm to its full height.
Slide the blade guard above the blade.
With the blade guard held in place; remove the blade guard screw.
Slide the black plate up to reveal the blade retaining bolt and flange.
Press and hold the spindle lock button (23) whilst slowly turning the blade until the
lock locates and stops the blade from spinning.
Turn the blade retaining bolt clockwise (the bolt has a left handed thread) to loosen
and remove.
Slide the flange and the blade from the spindle and fit the new blade.
Follow these instructions in reverse to secure the blade, ensuring that the blade di-
rection is correct and that the contact surfaces of the blade and flange are flat
and clean.
CHANGING THE BLADE
Caution: Ensure all screws / bolts are completely tight and that the blade
guard works correctly before re-using the saw.
Caution: Always ensure that the replacement blade matches the specifications,
as shown on page 14. Never fit a blade which is smaller or bigger than that stat-
ed.
MAINTENANCE….cont
Caution: Only fit saw blades that are marked with a speed equal or high-
er than the speed marked on the saw (4500rpm).