6. MAINTENANCE
WARNINg!
disconnect the saw from the mains power before changing
accessories, servicing or performing any maintenance.
6.1
AFTER EACH USE
saw dust must be removed from the machine. If a dust extraction device has
not been used remove the side cover from the blade and use a vacuum cleaner
to ensure that all dust has been removed.
6.2
BLADE INSPECTION
ENSURE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY
Inspect the blade before and after each use. If the blade is blunt or damaged in
any way fit a new blade of the correct size and type.
6.3
TO CHANGE THE BLADE
ENSURE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY
6.3.1 to change the blade it will be necessary to remove the cover from the blade
housing below the table. undo the five retaining screws and lift off the cover.
6.3.2 Place a piece of wood onto the front of the table and slide it under one of the
blade teeth as shown in fig.8. Place a spanner onto the retaining nut and loosen
it in an anticlockwise direction. remove the nut and the outer flange.
6.3.3 Wear protective gloves when handling the blade. Angle the bottom edge of the
blade outwards and remove the blade in a downwards direction.
6.3.4 Insert the new blade ensuring that the teeth face downwards when viewed from
the front of the table. replace the outer flange and nut. Hold the blade firmly
with your gloved hand whilst tightening the centre nut.
6.3.5 Place the cover on the blade housing and fix it with the five retaining screws.
6.4
CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIVING KNIFE
6.4.1 the riving knife should always be directly in line with the blade and spaced
away from it by 2 to 5mm. check the alignment on a regular basis and adjust if
necessary.
6.4.2 to adjust both the alignment with the blade and the distance from it, remove the
table insert by undoing the six screws holding it in place and lift off.
6.4.3 slacken the two screws indicated in fig.9 until the knife is only just loose and
slide it forwards or backwards to set the distance between the knife and the
blade. then place a straight edge alternately either side of the blade to check
that the knife is in alignment. ( rest the straight edge on the surface of the
blade without it coming into contact with the teeth tips.) Adjust if necessary and
then lightly tighten the screws. recheck the alignment and when satisfied fully
tighten.
6.4.4 replace the table insert and fix in place with the six screws.
5.4.4. Ripping a workpiece more than 100mm (4”) wide.
do not stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade, and keep your hands out of the line of the saw blade.
a) Hold the workpiece firmly against the fence and the table and feed the work under the blade guard.
b) continue holding the work firmly with both hands pushing it along the fence and into the saw blade (fig.6).
c) continue to gradually feed the workpiece through the saw blade keeping your hands away from the blade guard.
d) Pass the work completely through the saw blade and to the rear of the saw table.
e) once the cut is complete handle the workpiece and off-cut according to 5.2.2.
5.4.5. Ripping a workpiece less than 100mm (4”) wide.
If work is less than 100mm wide, use a push stick to feed work forward (see fig.7).
fig 8.
fig 9.
NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
IMPORTANT:
no liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
WARRANTY:
Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.
INFORMATION:
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