Direct power BC185J, Safety And Operating Manual

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of the parallel fence is resting against the edge of
the wood to give a perfect parallel cut.
6. OPERATION
(See fi g6)
Adjust the mitre angle and cutting depth to the
required level and place front of the base plate
on the workpiece (do not allow the blade to touch
the workpiece at this time).
Start the saw, when the saw is at maximum speed
slowly push forward. Hold the saw securely with
both hands.
7. FITTING A NEW BLADE
(See fi g7, 8 & 9)
NOTE:
Remove the mains plug from socket
before carrying out any adjustment or servicing.
1.Using the spanner and allen key provided, undo
the blade securing bolt and washer. (See fi g7)
2.Remove the outer fl ange. (See fi g9)
3.Pull the blade guard handle round as far as it will
go and hold it there. Remove the old blade (See
fi g8). There is no need to remove the inner fl ange.
If the inner fl ange is inadvertently removed this
will need to be re-fi tted before fi tting new blade.
Fit inner fl ange with smaller diameter section
facing inwards to saw body. (See fi g8 for blade
component fi tting order.)
4.Slide a 185mm cutting blade through the hole
in the bottom of the metal baseplate and place
on the central hub on top of the inner fl ange, you
may need to wiggle the blade a little to achieve
this.
5.Place the outer fl ange back on the centre of the
blade and place the washer on top of the outer
fl ange.
6.Screw the blade securing bolt back on using the
spanner and Allen key provided.
7.Release the blade guard.
Note:
Only use the correct diameter blade
(185mm)with a 16mm bore,rated speed
of blade should be higher than rated speed of
machine.
8. RIVING KNIFE ADJUSTMENT
(See fi g10)
1.The riving knife prevents the blade from being
jammed by the workpiece. It must always be
adjusted when the blade is changed or the correct
setting has been changed.
2.Loosen the hex head screws on the riving knife
with the allen key(not supplied).
3.Adjust the riving knife position according to
Fig 6
Fig 7
Fig 8
Fig 5