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2. ReleasInG THe saW HeaD
a)
Gently press down on the cutting handle.
b)
Pull out the head latching pin and allow the head to rise
to its upper position.
note:
We recommend that when the machine is not in
use the cutting head is locked in its down position, and the
latching pin fully engaged in its socket.
3. BODY anD HanD POsITIOn
1.
Never place hands near the cutting area and keep hands
away from the path of blade.
2.
Hold the workpiece firmly to the fence to prevent
movement toward the blade. Use a clamp if necessary but
check that it is positioned so that it does not foul the blade.
3.
Before making a cut. Make a dry run with the power off so
you can see the path of the blade.
4.
Keep hands in position until the ON/OFF trigger has been
released and the blade has completely stopped.
4. slIDe CUTTInG
This saw is equipped with a sliding carriage system.
Loosening the slide lock knob will release the slide and allow
the cutting head to move forwards and backwards.
The saw blade is lowered into the workpiece and then
pushed to the rear of the saw to complete the cut. This type
of cut can be used for cutting wide pieces.
Caution:
Never pull the cutting head and spinning blade
towards you when making a sliding cut. The blade may try
to climb up on top of the workpiece, causing the cutting
head to kick back, forcefully. The cutting head should always
be drawn back completely before attempting to make a
cut. When the cutting head is in position the saw can be
switched on and the cutting head lowered and pushed
forwards to make a cut.
1.
Position the workpiece against fence and secure with
clamps as appropriate.
2.
Loosen the slide lock knob.
3.
Grasp the saw handle and pull the carriage until the arbor
(centre of saw blade) is over the front edge of the workpiece.
4.
Press the lower guard unlock trigger for saw head release.
5.
Switch on the saw and allow the saw to reach full speed.
6.
Push the saw handle all the way down and cut through the
leading edge of the workpiece.
7.
Gently push the saw handle towards the fence completing
the cut.
8.
Push the cutting head to full rear position after each cut.
9.
Release the trigger to switch off the saw and allow
blade to come to a complete stop before moving hands or
removing the workpiece.
5. CHOP CUTTInG
The sliding carriage should be locked in the rearmost
position. The cutting head is gently pushed down to cut
through the workpiece. This type of cut is used mainly for
narrow section pieces.
1.
Slide the cutting head to the rear as far as it will go.
2.
Lock slide lock knob.
3.
Place the workpiece on table and against fence and secure
with clamps as appropriate.
4.
Grasp the saw handle.
5.
Turn on saw and allow the saw to reach full speed.
6.
Press the lower guard unlock lever for saw head release.
7.
Push the saw handle down and cut through the workpiece.
8.
After cut is complete turn off saw, allow the blade to
come to a complete stop before removing your hands or the
workpiece.
WaRnInG:
For your convenience this saw has a
blade brake. This blade brake is an additional safety feature
and not a substitute for the guard(s) on your saw.
6. MITRe CUTTInG (fig. 9)
The machines rotary table can be turned through 45˚ left or
right from the normal cross-cut (0˚ position) to make a mitre
cut. This mitre saw is also equipped with mitre indents for
fast and accurate setting of common mitre angles (Left and
Right 45˚, 30˚, 22.5˚, 15˚). Mitre cutting is possible with or
without the sliding carriage system being deployed.
1.
Loosen the mitre lock handle by turning it anti-clockwise.
2.
Pull up the mitre angle set lever.
3.
Turn the rotary table to the desired angle. A mitre angle
protractor scale is incorporated into the machines base to
aid setting.
4.
Tighten the mitre lock handle when the required angle has
been achieved.
5.
Allow the saw to reach full operating speed before making
a cut.
7. BeVel CUTTInG UsInG THe HeaD TIlT
A bevel cut is made with the rotary table set at 0˚ mitre.
The cutting head of the saw can be moved from the normal
0˚ (perpendicular position) to a maximum angled position
of 45˚ from the perpendicular, on the left hand side only.
Bevel cutting is possible with or without the sliding carriage
system being deployed.
To tilt to the left:
1. Loosen the bevel lock.
2. Tilt the cutting head to the required angle. A protractor
scale is provided as an aid to setting.
(fig. 10)
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