COMPOUND MITRE SAW
Model CMS251
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Page 1: ...COMPOUND MITRE SAW Model CMS251 OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 0801...
Page 2: ...Copyright Clarke International All rights reserved August 2001 2...
Page 3: ...of of purchase This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way or not used for the purpose for which it was intended Faulty goods should be returned t...
Page 4: ...our own shadow 4 CHECK for DAMAGE before using the machine Any damaged part such as a guard etc should be checked to ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for al...
Page 5: ...CONDITION Keep tools sharp and clean for the best and safest performance Follow maintenance instructions 21 DON T OVERREACH Keep your proper footing and balance at all times For best footing wear rubb...
Page 6: ...d from the supply 9 DO NOT operate the machine with the guards removed They must all be in place and securely fastened when performing any operation 10 Use ONLY approved replacement saw blades Contact...
Page 7: ...d with a plug which is moulded onto the electric cable i e non rewirable please note 1 The plug must be thrown away if it is cut from the electric cable There is a danger of electric shock if it is su...
Page 8: ...PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE SAW Fig 1 Fig 2 8...
Page 9: ...awdust The extraction device may be used continuously or intermittently depending upon your requirements The Cutting Head is locked in its lower position for transit purposes To release it pull out th...
Page 10: ...lywood with a thickness of 5 8 minimum If this method is preferred the plywood support should be clamped to a solid base or workbench whenever the saw is being used 3 The Work Clamp may be slipped int...
Page 11: ...orce 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 automatically as the blade is lowered Ne...
Page 12: ...etightening the Bevel Locking Knob The 45O adjuster is factory set so that when the Head is tilted to its fullest extent the blade will cut 45O bevel The procedure for cutting is the same as that for...
Page 13: ...your CLARKE dealer for advice 2 Changing the Saw Blade IMPORTANT Exercise extreme care when handling the saw blade The tips are extremely sharp and careless handling could result in severe personal in...
Page 14: ...avoid damaging your hand on the saw blade teeth IMPORTANT The securing screw has a LEFT HAND THREAD i e turn it CLOCKWISE to undo Hints and Tips 1 When replacing the upper plastic blade guard para 4 a...
Page 15: ...in Fig 14 The cable is located on a plastic peg shown in Fig 15 and will simply pull away as you remove the brush 4 Replace in reverse order To locate the brush carrier which houses the brush correctl...
Page 16: ...ackening off the pointer securing screw moving the pointer accordingly and retighten the securing screw b 45O Bevel Stop Slacken off the Bevel Locking Knob and tilt the Head to its maximum Lower the B...
Page 17: ...Number 6500768 ACCESSORIES Replacement Saw Blades Tungsten Carbide Tipped 24 Tooth 6490110 40 Tooth 6490120 60 Tooth 6490130 Please note that the details and specifications contained herein are corre...
Page 18: ...ad TMCCMS25141 42 Sleeve TMCCMS25142 43 Spring TMCCMS25143 44 Arm TMCCMS25144 45 Bolt TMCCMS25145 46 Link Arm TMCCMS25146 47 M6 square neck screw TMCCMS25147 48 Spring Retaining Cover TMCCMS25148 49 B...
Page 19: ...19 PARTS DIAGRAM...
