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RELEASING THE CUTTING HEAD
The cutting head will automatically rise to the
upper position once it is released from the
locked down position.
To release the cutting head from the
locked down position:
• Gently press down on the cutting handle.
• Unhook the lock down chain from the lock
down hook.
(Fig. 1).
Allow the cutting head
to rise to its upper position.
Note:
We recommend that when the machine
is not in use the cutting head is locked in
the down position with the lock down chain
engaged with the lock down hook.
INSTALLING OR REMOVING
A BLADE
WARNING:
Only use genuine Evolution
blades, or Evolution approved blades which
are designed for this machine. Ensure that the
maximum speed of the blade is compatible with
the machine.
WARNING
: Only perform this operation with the
machine disconnected from the power supply.
Note:
It is recommended that the operator
considers wearing protective gloves when
handling the blade during installation or
when changing the machines blade.
Removing a blade:
• Ensure that the cutting head is in its upper
position.
• Remove the four (4) socket headed screws
securing the upper blade guard and rotate the
guard to reveal the machines arbor.
(Fig. 2)
• Engage the arbor lock by pressing the arbor
lock button underneath the rear of the motor
housing.
(Fig. 3)
• Use the supplied hex key to loosen the
arbor screw.
(Fig. 4)
Note:
The arbor screw has a right hand
thread. Turn clockwise to tighten. Turn
counterclockwise to loosen.
• Remove the arbor screw, washer and outer
blade flange and store safely for future
installation.
• Remove the blade, leaving the inner blade
flange in its service position.
Installing a Blade:
• Ensure that all components are free from
dirt and debris.
• Install the blade onto the inner blade flange
and arbor, ensuring that the direction and
rotation arrow on the blade matches the
direction of arrow rotation found on the
machines upper blade guard.
(Fig. 5)
• Reinstall the outer blade flange, washer
and arbor screw.
• Lock the arbor by pressing the arbor lock
button and tighten the arbor screw using
the 6mm Hex Key.
• Return the upper blade guard to its service
position and replace and tighten the four
(4) socket headed screws.
• Check that the arbor lock has been released
by rotating the blade by hand.
• Ensure that the hex key is removed from
the arbor screw and is safely stored for
future use.
• Check the installation, and particularly
the operation of the retractable lower
blade guards by lowering and raising the
cutting head a few times.
WARNING:
After installing a new blade,
always run the machine, without load, for a
couple of minutes. Stand away from the blade.
If the blade were to contain an undetected
flaw, it could shatter during this trial run.
CUTTING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
Note:
The rear vice jaw can be turned through
an angle of up to 45°.
The rear vice jaw is factory set at 0°
(at 90°
to the blade) so that the blade cuts squarely
across material positioned in the vice.
For angled cuts, the rear vice jaw can be swung
through (up to) 45°, with a protractor scale being
