Evolution S355 MCS, Original Instructions Manual, Page: 15 / 64

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• Allow the blade guard to close and refit the
outer blade flange and washer.
• Partially refit the arbor bolt, press the arbor
lock button and fully tighten with the supplied
hex key.
• Return arbor cover to closed position and
retighten arbor cover bolt.
After replacing a blade, always run the machine,
without load to ensure the blade is seated
correctly.
CROSS BAR & FRONT CLAMPS, FITMENT AND
OPERATION
The cross bar is the mount for the front clamp
assemblies.
2 front clamps are supplied to allow a wide range
of safe clamping options.
When installed, the cross bar has a range of
vertical movement so that the front clamps can
be aligned in the optimum position for different
workpieces.
The vertical posts feature 6 small, and 1 large
grooves which, when installed, make audible
clicks as the bar height is adjusted throughout the
range of vertical movement.
This aids the user in ensuring the clamp bar is
kept level.
At maximum safe operating height, a final larger
groove indicates end of travel.
Thumb screws are used to secure the cross bar at
the selected height.
Fit front clamp assemblies by sliding on to the
cross bar, (Fig.14) this can be done from either the
left or the right side.
Front clamps are equipped with a long lead/acme
screws and quick release levers to aid in rapid
setting and releasing of workpieces.
(Fig.15 & 16)
OPERATE THE QUICK RELEASE MECHANISM:
• Lift and rotate quick release lever (Fig. 15)
rearwards.Slide the front jaw to the required
position.
• Return the lever to its normal service position
to tighten the clamp (Fig. 16).
• Check the security of the workpiece before
attempting to make a cut.
TOP CLAMP, FITMENT AND OPERATION
Fit the remaining T bolt to the top clamp arm.
Top clamp can be fitted at one of 5 different
positions in the rear fence depending upon the
cut.
To fit the top clamp slide the vertical post into the
chosen socket in the rear fence. (Fig.17)
The bottom section of the vertical post is knurled,
to engage in the sockets in the fence to secure the
clamp when in use.
There are 2 methods to adjust the height of the
top clamp.
1. The Acme/Lead screw has a quick release
button to allow free movement.
2. The clamp arm can be moved along the vertical
post and secured using the thumb screw. (Fig.18)
NOTE: Additional M6 tapped holes are available
on each fence socket which can be used with
older Evolution mitre saw top clamps which do
not have knurling.
V BLOCKS
V blocks are supplied with this product and should
be used where necessary on both top and front
clamps for safe cutting.
V blocks should particularly be used for safe
cutting on workpieces that are round or have
corners.
For safe and easy retention of V blocks, the clamp
feet feature spring loaded ball catches.
V blocks are fitted by sliding on to clamp feet
(Fig.19)
MITRE CUT ADJUSTMENT
The saw will allow mitre cuts to be made at any
angle between 0 and 46 degrees left and right,
there are also detents at popular angles to help
locate these including 0, 15, 22.5, 30 and 45.
To adjust the mitre angle, first turn the mitre
locking knob to loosen and depress index override
button (Fig.20) rotate the table to the required
angle, release index override button and securely
tighten the mitre locking knob for safe cutting.
NOTE: When selecting a mitre angle, prior to
cutting, ensure all clamps are fully clear of the
blade path and cutting head through its full
rotation.
WARNING:
Always use both front and top clamps when
making any cut.
Prior to making any cut, ensure all clamps are fully
clear of the blade path and cutting head through
its full rotation. Always perform a test rotation of
the cutting head without the blade spinning.