Clarke 6500690, Инструкция по эксплуатации и обслуживанию

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OPERATION
A. The Table Saw
The table saw is used for all ripping and bevel ripping operations. It may also be used for cross cutting,
including cross cut mitres, on pieces wider than can be accommodated using the Mitre saw, but thickness
is limited - see the Note below.
Ripping is the term used when a workpiece is cut in same direction as the grain. Cross cutting is a cut made
across the grain.
With the exception of bevel ripping, all operations are carried out with the saw blade perpendicular to the
table, which equates to zero degrees on the scale. The scale is indicated in Fig.20.
Periodically, check to ensure the blade is exactly at 90 degrees when the pointer is set to zero degrees.
The methods of checking and adjusting are detailed on page 27.
With the checks complete, connect the mains lead to the supply, and press the green button marked ‘I’
Allow the blade to build up to full speed before starting your cut.
Fig.20
IMPORTANT:
T
he Riving Knife is essential in preventing kickback and in producing a good clean cut
without chattering or binding taking place. It must be completely in line with the saw
blade and must ALWAYS be checked before starting the machine. If it is bent or distorted
in any way, it must be restored to its proper position before switching ON.
The riving knife should always hug the contour of the saw blade, as shown in Fig.21, with
the gap between blade and knife between 3-8mm max. Should it come out of line at any
time, or if the mounting is disassembled, then it must be adjusted and assembled according
to the instructions given under ‘Maintenance’ on page 28.
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Fig.21