FXA FXAJ0G-ZP-185Li-JD, Instruction Manual

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OPERATION
To turn the saw on press the switch lock to the left.
Hold the operating handle firmly and squeeze the
switch trigger, (Fig.22).
Press the release latch (Fig.23).
When the blade is at its maximum speed
(approximately 2 seconds), lower the blade through
the workpiece (Fig.24). After completing the cut,
release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to
stop rotating before raising the blade out of the
workpiece. Wait until the blade stops before removing
the workpiece.
CROSS-CUTTING (WITHOUT SLIDING FUNCTION)
To saw narrow pieces of wood, the slide function is
not necessary. In these cases, ensure that the slide
lock is screwed down to prevent the saw arm from
sliding, Fig.25.
A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the
workpiece. A 90º crosscut is made with the mitre
table set at 0º. Mitre crosscuts are made with the
table set at some angle other than zero.
Pull on the release knob and lift the saw arm to its full
height.
Loosen the mitre lock. Rotate the mitre table until the
pointer aligns with the desired angle. Retighten the
mitre lock.
WARNING. Be sure to tighten the mitre lock before
making a cut. Failure to do so could result in the table
moving during the cut and cause serious personal
injury.
Place the workpiece flat on the table with one edge
securely against the fence. If the board is warped,
place the convex side against the fence. If the
concave side is placed against the fence, the board
could break and jam the blade.
When cutting long pieces of timber, support the
overhanging ends of the timber with the side
extension arms, a roller stand or a work surface that is
level with the saw table.
Use the clamp assembly to secure the workpiece
wherever possible.
It is possible to remove the clamp assembly by
loosening the clamp assembly lock and moving it to
the other side of the table. Make sure the clamp
assembly lock is tight before using the clamp.Before
turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting
operation to check that there are no problems.
Press the switch lock to the left. Hold the operating
handle firmly and squeeze the switch trigger. Allow
the blade to reach maximum speed.
Press the release latch and slowly lower the blade into
and through the workpiece.
Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to
stop rotating before raising the blade out of the
workpiece. Wait until the blade stops before removing
the workpiece.
CROSS-CUTTING (WITH SLIDE ACTION)
When cutting wide workpieces, first unscrew the slide
lock, Fig.25.
Pull on the release knob, raise the saw arm to its
highest position and slide it towards you.
Press the switch lock to the left. Hold the handle
firmly and squeeze the switch trigger. Allow the blade
to reach maximum speed. Press the release latch and
slowly lower the blade into the workpiece and slide it
away from you at the same time until the workpiece is
cut.
Release the switch trigger and allow the saw blade to
stop rotating before raising the blade out of the
workpiece.
Wait until the blade stops before removing the
workpiece.
BEVEL CUT
A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the
workpiece with the blade angled to the fence and
mitre table. The mitre table is set at the zero degree
position and the blade set at an angle between 0º and
45º to the left, Fig.26.
Repeat the steps for cross-cutting (with or without
slide function).
Loosen the bevel lock and move the saw arm to the
left to the desired bevel angle (between 0º and 45º).
Tighten the bevel lock.
WARNING: Always ensure that the bevel lock is fully
tightened before making a cut.
COMPOUND MITRE CUT
A compound mitre cut involves using a mitre angle
and a bevel angle at the same time.
It is used in making picture frames, to cut mouldings,
making boxes with sloping sides and for roof framing.
Always make a test cut on a piece of scrap wood
before cutting into the good material.
Use the slide action when cutting wide workpieces.
MAINTENANCE & CARE
CHANGING A BLADE
DANGER: The blade is extremely sharp and care must
be observed when handling. Never try to use a blade
larger than the stated capacity of the saw. It might
come into contact with the blade guards. Never use a
blade that is too thick to allow the outer blade washer
to engage with the flats on the spindle.
It will prevent the blade bolt from properly securing
the blade on the spindle.
Do not use the saw to cut metal or masonry.