Clarke WOODWORKER CMS10S, Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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When satisfied, make a final check to ensure that all safety precautions are being
observed and the ‘Groove Plate’ is correctly set - see page 13, then pull and hold
the trigger and allow the blade to reach full speed. If any unusual sounds or
vibrations occur, release the starter switch immediately and investigate the cause.
When satisfied, push the Safety Lever to one side with your thumb or forefinger
and gently lower the head so that the blade makes contact with the workpiece.
Do not force the blade, a light pressure is all that is required. Use the slide rail
facility as required - simply pull out the complete head, on its rails, then gently
push the head into then workpiece - do not force the blade.
You will notice that to provide maximum safety, the blade is not exposed at any
time, and the guard rises automatically as the blade is lowered. Nevertheless, NEVER
treat the machine with indifference, and NEVER be casual with your approach.
To switch off, release the trigger whilst still maintaining full control of the head. NEVER
allow the head to spring upwards - always maintain control. Wait for the blade to
stop completely before removing the workpiece, off-cuts etc.
B. Mitre Cutting
This is a cross cutting operation, except that the saw blade is set at an angle to the work,
but remains perpendicular to the table. This is achieved by mounting the complete
head assembly on a table which is free to rotate by up to 45° in either direction .
To set the required mitre angle, unscrew the table locking knob a few turns, then
rotate the table, with the head and saw blade, to the desired position, using the
large table knob, lining up the angle on the scale with the pointer.
Note that the table will click into place in the 0
O
(90
O
), 15
O
, 22.5
O
, 30
O
and 45
O
positions.
The procedure for cutting is the same as that for cross cutting.
To secure the table, screw in the table lock knob fully.