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With the table in mitre saw mode, all cross cutting
operations may be made. These include straight
cuts - at 90 degrees to the grain, mitre cuts, as
the name suggests, bevel cuts and compound
mitre/bevel cuts.
IMPORTANT: All operations must be carried out
with the table securely locked using the table
locking lever - see Fig.34. Simply turn the lever
firmly left to lock, or right to unlock.
The table locating pin, locates the table in either
the 90 degree position for cross cutting or at 45
degrees for performing the most common mitre
cuts and also at 22½ degrees.
For capacities, please refer to ‘Specifications‘ on
page 4.
Fig.34
B. The Mitre Saw
Straight cross cutting
Fig.35
1. Cross Cutting
(at 90
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)
First, set the work in place. Clamp it firmly against the table and back fence. Check the security
of the Head Locking Lever (see Fig.37), and tighten if necessary with the head at 90 degrees -
zero on the scale, also ensure the table is locked using the table locking lever.
NOTE: If the workpiece is not entirely straight, ensure that the portion at either side of the intended cut rests
firmly against the table and back fence.
It is important to ensure that one end of the
workpiece is completely free to move i.e. NOT
clamped or held in any way. This will normally be
the off-cut or shorter end.
When satisfied, make a final check to ensure that
all safety precautions are being complied with,
then plug into the mains supply and switch ON
by pressing the green button marked ‘I’ on the
ON/OFF switch panel.
Allow the blade to reach full speed. If any unusual
sounds or vibrations occur, switch OFF
immediately by hitting the red button marked ‘O’
immediately and investigate the cause. When
satisfied, pull the trigger in the handle and lower
the head so that the blade comes into contact
with the workpiece. Do not force the blade, a
light pressure is all that is required.
You will notice that to provide maximum safety, the blade is not exposed at any time, and the
guard rises as the handle is moved downwards. Nevertheless, NEVER treat the machine with
indifference, and NEVER be casual with your approach.
To switch off, hit the red button marked ‘O’ on the ON/OFF switch panel. Release the trigger
and allow the head to rise, under control.
