Maktec MT230 Instruction Manual Download Page 7

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With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while 
holding the handle all the way down to be sure that the 
blade  does  not  contact  any  part  of  the  lower  base. 
Re-adjust slightly, if necessary. 

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CAUTION: 

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After installing a new blade, always be sure that the 
blade does not contact any part of the lower base 
when the handle is lowered completely. Always do 
this with the tool unplugged. 

Adjusting the miter angle 

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Loosen  the  grip  by  turning  counterclockwise.  Turn  the 
turn base while pressing down the lock lever. When you 
have  moved  the  grip  to  the  position  where  the  pointer 
points to the desired angle on the miter scale, securely 
tighten the grip clockwise. 

 

CAUTION: 

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When  turning  the  turn  base,  be  sure  to  raise  the 
handle fully. 

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After changing the miter angle, always secure the 
turn base by tightening the grip firmly. 

 
 

Adjusting the bevel angle 

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To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the knob at the rear of 
the tool counterclockwise. 
Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until the 
pointer  points  to  the  desired  angle  on  the  bevel  scale. 
Then  tighten  the  knob  clockwise  firmly  to  secure  the 
arm. 

 

CAUTION: 

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When  tilting  the  saw  blade,  be  sure  to  raise  the 
handle fully. 

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After changing the bevel angle, always secure the 
arm by tightening the knob clockwise. 

Switch action 

 

CAUTION: 

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Before  plugging  in  the  tool,  always  check  to  see 
that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns 
to the "OFF" position when released. 

For European countries 

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To start the tool, push the lever to the right and then pull 
the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. 

 
 
 

1. Lever 
2. Switch trigger 

1. Pointer 

1. Knob 

1. Lock lever 
2. Grip 

1. Top surface of 

turn base 

2. Periphery of 

blade 

3. Guide fence 

1. Adjusting bolt 

Summary of Contents for MT230

Page 1: ...1 ENGLISH Original instructions INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSULATION IMPORTANT Read Before Using Compound Miter Saw MT230 007750 ...

Page 2: ...ieces etc from the table top before operation 읭 Always set SUB FENCE to left position when performing left bevel cuts Failure to do so may cause serious injury to operator 읭 To loosen the bolt turn it clockwise 읭 Only for EU countries Do not dispose of electric equipment together with household waste material In observance of European Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electric and electronic equipment...

Page 3: ... electric shock and personal injury Read all these instructions before operating this product and save these instructions For safe operations 1 Keep work area clean Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries 2 Consider work area environment Do not expose power tools to rain Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations Keep work area well lit Do not use power tools where there is risk to cause ...

Page 4: ...elevant safety requirements Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user ENB040 3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TOOL 1 Wear eye protection 2 Keep hands out of path of saw blade Avoid contact with any coasting blade It can still cause severe injury 3 Do not operate saw without guards in place Check blad...

Page 5: ...se chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles 32 To reduce the emitted noise always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean 33 The operator is adequately trained in the use adjustment and operation of the machine 34 Use correctly sharpened saw blades Observe the maximum ...

Page 6: ...fully with a damp cloth Do not use solvents or any petroleum based cleaners on the plastic guard If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through the guard is impaired use the supplied wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover Loosen the hex bolt by turning it counterclockwise and raise the blade guard and center cover With the blade guard so positioned cleaning can be more c...

Page 7: ...g the miter angle always secure the turn base by tightening the grip firmly Adjusting the bevel angle 1 007763 1 007757 To adjust the bevel angle loosen the knob at the rear of the tool counterclockwise Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale Then tighten the knob clockwise firmly to secure the arm CAUTION When tilting the ...

Page 8: ...to loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it counterclockwise Raise the blade guard and center cover 1 007774 Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise Then remove the hex bolt outer flange and blade 1 2 007770 To install the blade mount it carefully onto the spindle making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of th...

Page 9: ...ed PERSONAL INJURY MAY ALSO RESULT Also after a cutting operation DO NOT raise the blade until the blade has come to a complete stop CAUTION When cutting long workpieces use supports that are as high as the top surface level of the turn base Do not rely solely on the vertical vise and or horizontal vise to secure the workpiece Thin material tends to sag Support workpiece over its entire length to ...

Page 10: ...the previously covered Adjusting the bevel angle Be sure to retighten the knob firmly to secure the selected bevel angle safely Secure the workpiece with a vise Switch on the tool without the blade making any contact and wait until the blade attains full speed Then gently lower the handle to the fully lowered position while applying pressure in parallel with the blade When the cut is completed swi...

Page 11: ...wood facing is attached do not turn the turn base with the handle lowered The blade and or the wood facing will be damaged The maximum cutting width will be smaller by the width of wood facing 7 Cutting repetitive lengths 1 2 3 007760 When cutting several pieces of stock to the same length ranging from 240 mm to 380 mm use of the set plate optional accessory will facilitate more efficient operatio...

Page 12: ...he miter scale Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin Square the side of the blade with the face of the guide fence using a triangular rule try square etc Then securely tighten the hex bolts on the guide fence in the order from the right side 1 007758 2 Bevel angle 1 0 bevel angle 1 007752 Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position ...

Page 13: ... in the holders Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time Use only identical carbon brushes Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps Take out the worn carbon brushes insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps 1 2 007756 After use After use wipe off chips and dust adhering to the tool with a cloth or the like Keep the blade guard clean according to the directions in...

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