Stanley FatMax FME720, Manual

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Mitre clamp (fig. B)
The mitre clamp (9) allows the saw to be set to specific angles
other than the preset angles of 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, and 47°
which are set using the mitre detent lever (11).
Adjusting the bevel stops at 90° and 45° (fig. C - F)
● Loosen the bevel lock handle (30) and move the cutting
head all the way to the right and tighten the bevel
lock handle.
● Use a square to set the blade at 90° to the table (fig. D).
● If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the lock nut (41) and
adjust the bolt (40) with the wrench so that the blade is
90° to the table.
● Tighten the lock nut (41).
● Align the bevel indicator (39) with the 0° mark by adjusting
the screw (38).
When adjusting the 45° stop, make sure that the left-hand
high sliding fence (22) is adjusted so that the cutting head can
be moved to the 45° position (fig. E).
● Release the high sliding fence clamp (20) and move the
high sliding fence (22) away from the blade.
● Tighten the high sliding fence clamp (20).
● Pull out the 33.9° bevel pin (23) and follow the same
procedures for the 90° but move the cutting head to the
left and use the lock nut (43) and adjustment bolt (42).
Adjusting the fence (fig. G - H)
● Lower the cutting head and push in the lock pin (46).
Make sure that the table is in 0° mitre position.
● Place a combination square against the left-hand
fence (21) and next to the saw blade (34) (fig. G).
● If the blade does not contact the square along it’s length,
loosen the three screws (44) (fig. H) and adjust the fence.
● Tighten the three screws (44).
Bench mounting (fig. I)
Note: We highly recommend that you bolt this mitre saw
securely to a work bench to gain the maximum stability of
your machine. Make sure that the machine is fixed to a bench
whenever possible.
● Locate and mark the four bolt holes on the bench.
● Drill the bench with an Ø10 mm drill bit.
● Bolt the mitre saw onto the bench with bolts, washers
and nuts.
Note: These fasteners are not supplied with the tool.
Use
● Place your hands no closer than 150 mm from the blade.
● Hold the workpiece tightly to the table and the fence when
cutting. Keep your hands in position until the switch has
been released and the blade has completely stopped.
● Always make dry runs (without power) before finish cuts
so that you can check the path of the blade.
● Do not cross your hands.
● Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain
proper balance.
● As you move the saw arm left and right, follow it and stand
slightly to the side of the saw blade.
● Sight through the guard louvres when following a
pencil line.
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Warning! Always fit a dust extration device when
cutting wood. A dust bag is provided. Fit the dust
bag by squeezing the metal clamps together on
the opening of the dust bag then placing it over
the saw dust outlet (25) releasing the clamps
will then allow the dust bag to grip the saw dust
outlet tightly.
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Warning! Make sure that the workpiece is
securely held in place with the clamp before any
cutting operation. The minimum size of worpiece
that can be used is (L) 150mm X (W) 50mm X
(H) 3mm. Severe personal injury can occur if the
workpiece is not secured.
Basic pullover mitre saw operations (fig. A, H & R)
● Always use the clamp (53) to hold the workpiece firmly.
Two holes (45 - fig. H) and (16 - fig. A) are provided for the
clamp (53 fig. R). Ensure that the clamp (53) is pushed
firmly into the retaining hole before tightening the clamp
on the workpiece
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Warning! Make sure that the workpiece is
securely held in place with the clamp before any
cutting operation. Severe personal injury can
occur if the workpiece is not secured.
● Always position the workpiece against the fence. Any
piece that is bowed or warped and cannot be held flat on
the table or against fence may trap the blade and should
not be used.
Pullover cut (fig. J & K)
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Warning! Never pull the cutting head assembly
and rotating blade toward you during the cut.
The blade may try to climb up on the top of the
workpiece, causing the cutting head assembly
and spinning blade to kick back. Never lower
the rotating saw blade down before pulling the
cutting head to the front of the saw.
● Unlock the carriage (29) with the lock knob (48) and allow
the cutting head assembly to move freely (fig. J).
● Move the cutting head to the required mitre angle and
bevel angle in accordance with the mitre cut and bevel
cut procedures.
● Hold the main operating handle (2) and pull the
carriage (29) forward until the centre of the saw blade is
over the front of the workpiece.
● Operate the on/off switch (3) and press the saw arm
release lever (36) to lower the cutting head.
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ENGLISH (Original instructions)