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Description of symbols

The rating plate on your tool may show symbols.  

These represent important information about the  

product or instructions on its use.

Wear hearing protection.  

Wear eye protection.  

Wear breathing protection.
Double insulated for additional protection. 

 Conforms to relevant standards  

 

for electromagnetic compatibility.

 

For safe operation read instruction manual.

Specifications

Input power:  

1800W

No load speed:  

5500 min

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Blade size:  

Ø 255 mm (10”) x Ø 16 mm (5/8”) bore

Number of teeth:   24
Mitre table angles:   0° to 52° to the left & right
Bevel cuts:  

0° to 45° to the left

Straight cut

0° x 0°:   

140 mm (5 1/2”)  x 70 mm (2 3/4”)

Mitre cut

45° (R&L) x 0°:  

70 mm (2 3/4”) x 95 mm (3 3/4”) 

Bevel cut 

0° x 45°(L):  

 38 mm (1 1/2”) x 140 mm (5 1/2”)

Compound mitre cut 

45° (L) x 45° (L):   38 mm (1 1/2”) x 95 mm (3 3/4”)
Insulation class:   Double insulated
Weight:  

11.8 kg (25.96 lbs)

Introduction

Your new 909 power tool will more than satisfy 

your expectations. It has been manufactured under 

stringent 909 Quality Standards to meet superior 

performance criteria.
You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, 

and, with proper care, it will give you many years 

of dependable service.

CAUTION.

 

Carefully read through this entire Instruction 

Manual before using your new 909 Power Tool. Take 

special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.
Your 909 power tool has many features that will make 

your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and 

dependability have been given top priority in the 

development of this tool, making it easy to maintain 

and operate.

Environmental protection

Recycle unwanted materials instead 

of disposing of them as waste. All tools, 

hoses and packaging should be sorted, 

taken to the local recycling centre and 

disposed of in an environmentally safe way.

WARNINGS 

It may be more difficult to see the laser line in conditions of 

bright sunshine and on certain surfaces.

Summary of Contents for 254CMS

Page 1: ...Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code 254CMS Date 110304 Edition 07 Op DCR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 254CMS 1800W 255mm 10 SINGLE BEVEL LASER GUIDED COMPOUND MITRE SAW ...

Page 2: ... 10 Mitre table lock 11 Bevel lock 11 Bevel adjuster 11 Clamp assembly 11 Spindle lock button 12 Rotating lower blade guard 12 Dust bag 12 Attaching the side bars 12 Turning on and off 12 Turning on the laser line generator 12 Setting the table square with the blade 13 Setting the fence square with the table 14 Changing a blade 14 Cross cutting 15 Bevel cut 16 Compound mitre cut 17 Adjusting the l...

Page 3: ...g 25 96 lbs Introduction Your new 909 power tool will more than satisfy your expectations It has been manufactured under stringent 909 Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate and with proper care it will give you many years of dependable service CAUTION Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new 9...

Page 4: ...tension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock f To reduce the risk of electric shock the manufacturer recommends the use of a residual current device with a rated residual current of 30mA or less at all times 3 Personal safety a Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power t...

Page 5: ...ren with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety i Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance 5 Service a Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical repl...

Page 6: ...hat are insulated If you accidentally cut into hidden wiring or the saw s own cable the metal parts of the saw will become live Switch off at the mains and remove the plug immediately Connect the saw to a dust collection device and ensure that it is operated properly Wear gloves when handling saw blades Keep the floor area around the machine level well maintained and free of loose materials such a...

Page 7: ...ual risk factors The following hazards may arise in connection with the tool s construction and design Damage to the lungs if an effective dust mask is not worn Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn Accessories The 909 254CMS Compound Mitre Saw is supplied with the following accessories as standard Saw blade fitted Workpiece clamp 6 mm hex key Side bars x 2 Dust bag Instruction manu...

Page 8: ...ustment screw 10 0 Bevel adjustment screw 11 Fence 12 Mitre table 13 Mitre scale 14 Table insert kerf plate 15 Mitre table lock 16 On Off switch trigger 17 Release latch 18 Spindle lock button 19 Blade bolt cover 20 6 mm hex key 21 Dust extraction port 22 Side support bar location holes 2 sets 23 Clamp assembly lock x2 24 Dust Bag 25 Side support bar locking screws 26 Laser 27 Laser On Off switch ...

Page 9: ...9 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 22 23 25 26 27 1 21 28 29 29 30 ...

Page 10: ...ndle 28 Transportation Lift the mitre saw only when the saw arm is locked in the down position the saw is switched off and the plug is removed from the power point Only lift the saw by the carrying handle 28 or outer castings Fig A Do not lift the saw using the guard or operating handle 3 Bench mounting The saw base has holes in each corner to facilitate bench mounting Fig B 1 Mount the saw to a l...

Page 11: ...is used to set the blade at the desired bevel angle Fig F The mitre saw bevel cuts from 0 to 45 to the left To adjust the bevel angle loosen the bevel lock Adjust the saw arm to the desired bevel angle WARNING Be sure to tighten the bevel lock before making a cut Failure to do so could result in the saw arm moving during the cut and cause serious personal injury Bevel adjuster To return the saw ar...

Page 12: ...ere are two location holes 22 for a support bar on either side of the table Loosen the lock screws 25 with the 6 mm hex key Ensure the side bars are fully inserted before using them to support the workpiece Fig O The side support bar locking screws 25 must be tightened to secure the support bars in position Fig P Turning on and off 1 Pull the On Off switch trigger 16 in Fig Q 2 To turn the saw off...

Page 13: ...and the saw blade should be parallel 10 If the saw blade angles away from the set square adjust as follows 11 Use a 13 mm spanner or adjustable wrench to loosen the lock nut securing the 0 bevel adjustment screw 10 Fig V Also loosen the bevel lock 7 12 Adjust the 0 bevel adjustment screw 10 with the 6 mm hex key to bring the saw blade into alignment with the square Fig W 13 Loosen the Phillips hea...

Page 14: ...use a blade larger than the stated capacity of the saw It might come into contact with the blade guards Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle It will prevent the blade screw from properly securing the blade on the spindle Do not use the saw to cut metal or masonry Ensure that any spacers and spindle rings that may be required su...

Page 15: ...e of the blade pointing down The direction of blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard 12 Replace the outer blade washer Fig l 13 Depress the spindle lock button 18 and replace the flat washer and blade bolt 14 Use the 6 mm hex key to tighten the blade bolt securely tighten in an anti clockwise direction 15 Lower the blade guard hold the rotating lower blade guard 5 an...

Page 16: ...o reach maximum speed and slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece Pull the guard release lever to allow the head to be lowered 11 Release the switch trigger 16 and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the workpiece Wait until the blade stops before removing the workpiece Fig q Bevel cut A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece w...

Page 17: ...sult in the table moving during the cut causing serious personal injury 5 Loosen the bevel lock 7 and pull out the 0º bevel adjuster and move the saw arm 1 to the left or right to the desired bevel angle between 0º and 45º Tighten the bevel lock 7 6 Place the workpiece flat on the table with one edge securely against the fence 11 If the board is warped place the convex side against the fence If th...

Page 18: ...re that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the power point before making any adjustments or maintenance procedures Any damage to this tool should be repaired and carefully inspected before use by qualified repair personnel Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is mainta...

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