
9
FEATURES
Fig.1
1.
The switch panel incorporates the ON and OFF switches.
2.
A dust extraction port is provided at the rear of the machine. A vacuum extractor with a suitable
flexible hose (30mm diameter), may be connected if 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 either square or mitres 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 a table stand. Please note
that the machine MUST be firmly secured to either a workbench or a stand to ensure its complete
stability.
NOTE: The stand illustrated is designed specifically for the CTS11 and is available from your Clarke
dealer.
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.
A mitre gauge assembly may be used either side of the saw blade, the mitre gauge fence allows
the workpiece to be held at any angle for accurate cross cutting.
9.
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
10.
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.