Stanley FME721, Original Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
Dust bag (accessory) (Fig.17)
The use of the dust bag (5) makes cutting operations clean
and dust collections easy.

To attach the dust bag (5), fi t it onto the dust nozzle(14).

When the dust bag (5) is about half full, remove it from the
tool and pull the fastener (45) out.

Empty the dust bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as
to remove particles adhering to the insides which might
hamper further collection.
Note! If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, more
ef fi cient and cleaner operations can be performed.
Securing work piece (Fig.18)
Warning! It is extremely important to always secure the work
piece properly and tightly using a material clamp. Failure to do
so can cause the tool to be damaged and/or the work piece to
be destroyed. PERSONAL INJURY MAY ALSO RESULT. After
a cutting operation, DO NOT raise the blade until the blade
has come to a complete stop. When cutting a long work piece,
use supports (46) that are as high as the top surface level of
the turn table (18).
Caution! Do not rely solely on the vertical material clamp to
secure the work piece.
Thin material tends to sag. Support work piece over its entire
length to avoid blade pinch and possible kickback.
Sliding sub-fence adjustment (left) (Fig.19, Fig.20,
Fig. 21)
Sub-fence (left) Before left bevel cutting, make sure that no
part of the tool contacts the sliding fence (9) when lowering
and raising the handle fully at any position and pulling or
pushing the carriage all the way at the lowest position. Before
operating the tool, make sure that the sliding fence is secured
by the clamping knob (47)
fi rmly.
Warning! When performing left bevel cuts, slide the sliding
fence to the left and secure it as shown (Fig.20). Otherwise,
it will contact the blade or a part of the tool, causing possible
serious injury to the operator. This tool is equipped with the
sliding fence which should ordinarily be positioned as shown
in (Fig.19). However, when performing left bevel cuts, set it to
the left position as shown in (Fig.20) if the tool head contacts
it. When bevel cutting operations are complete, don't forget
to return the sliding fence to the original position (Fig.19) and
secure it by
fi rmly tightening the knob.
Vertical material clamp (Fig.22)
The vertical material clamp can be installed on either the
left or right side of the guide fence (9). Insert the material
clamp rod (48) into the hole behind the fence (9). Position
the material clamp arm according to the thickness and shape
of the work piece and secure the material clamp arm (17) by
tightening the knob (49). If the material clamp arm contacts
the guide fence (9) or sub fence, adjust the material clamp
arm to the upper position. Make sure that no part of the tool
contacts the material clamp when lowering the handle fully
and pulling or pushing the carriage all the way. If some part
contacts the material clamp, re-position the material clamp.
Press the work piece
fl at against the guide fence and the turn
base. Position the work piece at the desired cutting position
and secure it
fi rmly by tightening the material clamp knob (50).
Caution! The work piece must be secured fi rmly against the
turn base and guide fence with the material clamp during all
operations.
Extension table (Fig.23)
Unlock the knobs(51) on the base (19). Slide the left extension
table (12) to the desired table width and stop the extension
table by locking the knobs (51). Slide the right extension table
by the same amount as above.
Stock stop (Fig.24)
When you want to cut the work piece as the same length size
constantly, you can use the stock stop device to guarantee it.
Make sure the stock stop (13) on the left and right extension
table can be swung up as illustrated.
Guard release lever (Fig.24a)
The guard release lever (A) serves to lock the blade guard.
Blade guard will remain locked until the guard release lever
(A) has been turned to one side.
Operating instructions
Caution! Before use, be sure to release the handle from the
lowered position by pulling the stopper pin. Make sure the
blade is not contacting the work piece before the switch is
turned on. Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle
when cutting. Too much force may result in the motor
overloading and/or decreased cutting ef
fi ciency. Push down
handle with only as much force as is necessary for smooth
cutting, without a signi
fi cant decrease in blade speed. Gently
press down the handle to perform the cut. If the handle is
pressed down with force or if lateral force is applied, the blade
will vibrate and leave a mark (saw mark) in the work piece
and the precision of the cut will be impaired. During a slide
cut, gently push the carriage toward the guide fence without
stopping. If the carriage movement is stopping during the cut,
a mark will be left in the work piece and the precision of the
cut will be impaired.
Press cutting (cutting small work pieces) (Fig.25)
Work pieces up to 70mm high and 90mm wide can be cut in
the following way:

Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and tighten
the track arm lock knob (6) clockwise to secure the
carriage.