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Turning The Saw On

1.   To turn the mitre saw on, squeeze the 

trigger switch.

2.   To turn the mitre saw off, release the 

trigger switch.

Note:

 Before performing a cut, ensure the 

blade is at full speed. Failure to do this may 

cause the blade to become blunt and cause 

the blade to lock-up.

Laser Guide

A laser line is projected onto the material you wish to cut, providing 

an exact guide for the cut.

1.   To switch the laser guide on, press the 

laser guide switch to the On (I) position.

2.   To switch the laser guide off, press the 

laser guide switch to the Off (0) position.

Note:

 Ensure that the laser guide is switched 

off when the saw is not in use.

Workpiece

Place the workpiece flat on the mitre table 

with one edge securely against the rear 

fence.

Note: 

If the workpiece is warped, ensure the 

concave (curves inward) side is against the 

rear fence.

WARNING! 

THE SUPPLIED MULTI-MATERIAL BLADE 

IS ONLY SUITABLE FOR PLASTICS, TIMBERS, AND  

NON-FERROUS METALS SUCH AS ALUMINIUM AND 

COPPER . THIS BLADE CANNOT BE USED TO CUT 

STEEL, STAINLESS STEEL OR MAGNESIUM.

WARNING! 

ALWAYS WEAR LONG SLEEVES WHEN 

CUTTING METAL AS HOT SWARF MAY HIT USERS.

Material Clamp

It is extremely important to always secure 

the workpiece properly and tightly with the 

material clamp. 

Slide Action

When cutting wide pieces of wood, ensure 

the slide lock is loose.

1.   First pull carriage fully, slide 

the release lever right with 

your thumb and press handle 

down.

2.   Push carriage toward the rear 

fence.

Note: 

Do not force mitre saw, 

especially when cutting metal.

4. OPERATING THE SAW

WARNING! 

THE TOOL IS RECOMMENDED FOR 

USE WITH A RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE WITH A 

RATED RESIDUAL CURRENT OF 30MA OR LESS.

SCMS-8MULTI

Summary of Contents for SCMS-8MULTI

Page 1: ...age other than that specified on the tool If the tool shows signs of damage or defects caused by or resulting from abuse accidents or alterations Failure to perform maintenance as set out within the instruction manual If the tool is disassembled or tampered with in any way Professional industrial or high frequency use WARRANTY TO ENSURE A SPEEDY RESPONSE PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL NUMBER AND DATE OF PU...

Page 2: ... the saw dust generated by the mitre saw For best results a dust extractor should be used in place of the dust bag Material Clamp Material clamp will assist securing timber when making cuts Note The clamp can be mounted on either the left or right Material Support Bars 1 Insert each bar into the two holes located on both sides of the base 2 Tighten screw when in place 1 Retractable Safety Guard 2 ...

Page 3: ...ERATION CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY 2 SETUP ADJUSTMENTS 18mm 18mm 30mm MITRE ANGLE POINTER WARNING ENSURE THE BEVEL LOCK IS TIGHT BEFORE MAKING A CUT FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN THE CUTTING HEAD MOVING DURING OPERATION CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY Bevel Angle Adjustment 4 Tighten bevel lock at selected angle Trenching refers to restricting the depth of cut and permits a trench to be cut in t...

Page 4: ... will need to be mounted on the appropriate side When performing bevel cuts the work clamp must be on the opposite side of the bevel otherwise it will interfere with the cutting action 3 TYPES OF CUTS OPERATION Straight Cutting A straight cut is made by cutting the grain of the workpiece A 90 straight cut is made with the mitre scale set in the 0 Max cutting capacity wood 62 x 310mm Mitre Cuts Mit...

Page 5: ...ar fence Note If the workpiece is warped ensure the concave curves inward side is against the rear fence WARNING THE SUPPLIED MULTI MATERIAL BLADE IS ONLY SUITABLE FOR PLASTICS TIMBERS AND NON FERROUS METALS SUCH AS ALUMINIUM AND COPPER THIS BLADE CANNOT BE USED TO CUT STEEL STAINLESS STEEL OR MAGNESIUM WARNING ALWAYS WEAR LONG SLEEVES WHEN CUTTING METAL AS HOT SWARF MAY HIT USERS Material Clamp I...

Page 6: ...VENT THE BLADE SCREW FROM PROPERLY SECURING THE BLADE ONTO THE SPINDLE WARNING WEAR GLOVES WHEN PERFORMING A BLADE CHANGE OPERATION 1 Ensure the plug is disconnected from the mains power supply Ensure the cutting head is raised If the head lock down pin is locked in place pull the head lock down pin and gently raise the cutting head 2 Raise the lower guard out of the way and hold it 3 Using the 5m...

Page 7: ...nning work If Fence Needs Adjustment 1 First unplug the tool 2 Lower the blade assembly and lock it in place using the Lock Down Pin 3 Lay a carpenters square on the turn table one edge along the blade and the other along the fence Any inaccuracy should be visible Note The square must contact the blade not the teeth for an accurate reading 4 The fence is held in place with bolts at each end Loosen...

Page 8: ...umes c Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control 2 Electrical safety a Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock b Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces su...

Page 9: ... upper members can be identified by the 2 holes very close together 2 Lay two upper and lower legs on the ground aligning 2 of the bolt holes parallel to each other The upper leg sits outside the lower leg 3 Place one long lower support in between the legs and align the bolt holes The side support should have its lip on the high side facing up and should sit inside the legs Ensure the lip with the...

Page 10: ...pplied mounting bolts washers and nuts should be used to secure the saw to the top of the stand 7 Align one short lower support inside the legs at the same height as the long lower support Ensure that the lip of the side support is facing up Insert 2 small bolts in the aligned holes from the outside and attaching a small washer and nut only hand tight at this initial stage 8 On the same side as St...

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