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FEATURES
1.
The switch panel incorporates the ON and OFF switches.
Your saw also features an Overload Protection device, so that if the motor overheats (due to feed
pressure being too great, dull blade or low voltage), the Overload Relay will intervene, and the
motor will automatically cut out. A reset button is provided at the front of the machine... wait at
least 5 minutes before pressing and trying to restart.
2.
A Dust Extraction Tube is provided at the rear of the machine. A vacuum extractor with a suitable
flexible hose (35mm ID.), may be connected and used either permanently or intermittently as
required.
3.
The Table is provided with two slots, one each side of the saw blade, running front to back. These
slots are for use with the Mitre Gauge when cross cutting and is explained under ‘Operation’. A
scale on the Mitre Gauge indicates the angle at which the workpiece is being mitred.
4.
Four holes are provided in the base so that the saw may be bolted to the table stand. Please note
that the machine MUST be firmly secured to either a workbench or the stand supplied to ensure its
complete stability. This is explained in detail under ‘Mounting the Saw on page 15.
5.
The Blade Height Adjuster raises or lowers the blade.
6.
The Blade Angle Adjuster, allows the saw blade to be tilted to any angle from 0
O
to 45
O
, as shown
on the Scale on the front panel.
7.
The Rip Fence is for use when rip cutting timber. It locates on the front rail and can be easily moved
or locked in place by pushing the locking handle down.
8.
The Blade Guard protects the operator and must
ALWAYS
be in place and working
properly.
WARNING: THIS MACHINE IS NOT DESIGNED FOR ‘NON-THROUGH CUTTING’ OPERATIONS
9.
The Table Insert is removable to facilitate the installation or removal of the saw blade,
and must ALWAYS be in place when the table saw is being used.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Arbor
The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted.
Crosscut
A cutting operation made across the width of the workpiece - across the grain.
Featherboard
A device which can help guide workpieces during rip type operation.
Heel
Misalignment of the blade.
Kerf
The amount of material removed by the blade in a through cut.
Kickback
An uncontrolled grabbing, and throwing of the workpiece back toward the
front of the saw during a rip type operation.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece which, during a rip type operation, is pushed
into the cutting tool first.
Push Stick
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw during narrow ripping
type operation and which helps keep the operator’s hands well away from
the blade.
Push Block
A device used for ripping type operations too narrow to allow use of a Push
stick.
Rabbet
A notch in the edge of a workpiece.
Ripping
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece - in the direction of the
grain.
Riving Knife
Positioned behind the saw blade to prevent wood closing and jamming after
