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ERBAUER 216MM (8”) SLIDING MITRE SAW
5. Sliding carriage system
1) For chop cutting operations on small
workpieces, slide the cutting head assembly
completely toward the rear of the unit and
tighten the carriage lock knob (1).
2) To cut wide boards up to 305 mm, the
carriage lock knob must be loosened to allow
the cutting head to slide freely (See fi g. 31).
Before leaving the saw
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Never leave tool running unattended. Turn
power OFF. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Make workshop childproof. Lock the shop.
Disconnect master switches. Store tool away
from children and other unqualifi ed users.
Warning
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To avoid injury from materials
being thrown, always unplug the saw to
avoid accidental starting, and remove small
pieces of material from the table cavity.
6. Mitre cut
1) When a mitre cut is required, unlock the
mitre table by turning the mitre handle (1)
counterclockwise.
2) While holding the mitre handle, lift up on the
positive stop locking lever (2).
3) Rotate the mitre table to the right or left with
the mitre handle.
4) When the table is in the desired position,
as shown on the mitre scale (3), release the
positive stop locking lever and tighten the
mitre handle. The table is now locked at the
desired angle. Positive stops are provided at
0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6° and 45° (See fi g. 32).
IMPORTANT
Always tighten the mitre table lock handle
before performing every cutting operation.
7. Bevel cut
1) When a bevel cut is required, loosen the
bevel lock handle (1) by turning it clockwise.
2) Tilt the cutting head to the desired angle, as
shown on the bevel scale (2).
3) The blade can be positioned at any angle,
from a 90° straight cut (0° on the scale) to a
45° left bevel. Tighten the bevel lock handle
(1) to lock the cutting head in position. Positive
stops are provided at 0°, 33.9° and 45°
(See fi g. 33).
Note:
When cutting at 45 degrees, ensure
guard does not catch on work or base plate.
Fig 31
Fig 32
Fig 33
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