5.5.
Changing the blade
5.5.1. Remove the blade guard and the table insert (paras. 4.2. & 5.7.) and raise the blade to its maximum height.
5.5.2.
Remove the splitter (para. 5.3.).
5.5.3. Use the pin spanner to hold the blade flange while removing the blade retaining bolt, by turning it anti-clockwise, with the second spanner.
Remove the outer blade flange and then the saw blade with care. Wear gloves.
5.5.4. When fitting the new blade it is very important to ensure that the blade teeth are facing to the front of the saw table. Clean shaft and
flanges and then fit blade, outer blade flange, washer and bolt. Tighten bolt.
5.5.5. Refit the splitter, table insert and the blade guard.
5.6.
Fence
5.6.1. To move the fence (fig. 1.7) across the table, loosen the clamp screw (fig. 1.12) and slide the fence to the required position. Retighten
the clamp screw.
5.6.2. To set the distance between the saw blade and the fence use the graduated guide at the front of the table. Align the pointer on the
fence slide with the required dimension.
Note: The fence can be mounted in the slider in two positions, with the long side vertical for normal use (fig. 4) and with the short side
vertical for cutting thin workpieces (fig. 5). Move the mounting screws from one slot in the fence to the other to change positions.
5.6.3. Loosen the wing nuts clamping the fence to the slider and adjust the fence longitudinally so that the far end coincides with an imaginary
line running from the centre of the blade rearwards at 45
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. Retighten wing nuts.
5.7.
Table insert
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To reduce the risk of an accident the table insert (fig. 1.6) must be replaced if it becomes worn or damaged.
5.7.1. Remove the blade guard.
5.7.2. Remove the six countersunk screws and remove insert.
5.7.3. Fit new insert and retain with the six countersunk screws.
WARNING!
As with all power tools, there are potential hazards
involved in the use of this saw. It is, therefore, vital to ensure you
have read and understood all the safety instructions in Section 1.
Familiarise yourself again with the specific saw safety rules for
each step of the following operation. Failure to do so could cause
serious damage and/or personal injury and may invalidate your warranty. Disconnect the saw from the mains power before making any
adjustments or removing/fitting the blade. Ensure that all screws and nuts are secure and that the blade is in good condition and correctly
fitted. ALWAYS position the blade guard as close as possible to the workpiece before turning on the saw. Wear approved safety eye protection.
Note: Figs. 6, 7 & 8 are for illustration purposes and may not reflect exactly the detail of your saw.
6.1.
Cross cutting
Cross cutting requires the use of the cross stop to position and guide the work. Place the workpiece against the cross stop and
advance both towards the saw blade (fig. 6). The cross stop may be
used in either the left or right table slots.
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CAUTION!
If you are bevel cross cutting ( i.e. blade is tilted) use the
right-hand
slot only. This will ensure that the blade is tilted away
from the cross stop and your hands
.
6.1.1. When you have completed the cross cut, the waste off-cut will be
unsupported and will either remain on the saw table or fall off. Before
starting, therefore, consider how you will handle the off-cut.
6.1.2. Remove the fence if the workpiece extends beyond the side of the table.
6.1.3. Check that everything is ready and that the blade guard is down.
Plug the saw into the mains power supply and switch the saw on.
6.1.4. Hold workpiece firmly against the cross stop and table (hold the main
item and not the piece that will become the off-cut).
6.1.5. Slowly move the workpiece forward into the rotating blade. Continue holding
the workpiece firmly whilst passing it completely past the blade so
that it is cut into two.
6.1.6. Before drawing the workpiece back towards yourself, move it slightly to the side so that it is clear of the saw blade.
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WARNING!
DO NOT attempt to pick up an off-cut before the saw blade has completely stopped.
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WARNING!
DO NOT use the fence as a cut-off gauge when cross-cutting.
Note: For added safety you can screw an auxiliary wood-facing to the cross stop using the screw holes provided.
6.2.
Rip sawing
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WARNING!
The safety precautions stated at the beginning of this section must be adhered to.
Ripping is when a board or similar workpiece is held against the fence and cut along the
length (fig. 7). The fence is used to position and guide the workpiece during cutting.
The workpiece is laid flat on the saw table with one edge held tightly against the fence.
The splitter will prevent the saw cut from closing and binding the blade. Proceed as follows:
6.2.1. Move the fence to the required position and lock it to the saw table.
6.2.2. Adjust the blade height to just exceed the thickness of the workpiece.
6.2.3. Position the blade guard to just clear the workpiece.
6.2.4. Before starting consider how you will handle the workpiece and the off-cut when
ripping is complete. Depending on the size and type of workpiece, off-cuts and
workpiece may remain on the table or fall to the floor. Provide a support at the
rear of the saw table to prevent long workpieces and off-cuts from falling. Off-cuts
that remain on the table must not be touched until the blade has completely stopped.
6.2.5. Ripping a workpiece more than 120mm wide
a) Hold the workpiece firmly against the fence and the table, and turn the saw on.
b) Ensure you are NOT standing in line with the blade. Hold workpiece firmly with both hands, pushing it along fence and into blade (fig. 7).
c) Continue to gradually feed the workpiece past the saw blade keeping your hands away from the blade guard.
d) Move the workpiece completely past the saw blade.
e) Once the cut is complete handle the workpiece and off-cut according to 6.2.4.
6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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