FXA 502241745, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING THE RIVING KNIFE
Warning!
Before fitting the riving knife make sure the
machine is disconnected from the mains supply.
The riving knife must be fitted correctly before using
the table saw.
The riving knife has two functions:
It prevents the work-piece from binding as it passes
through the blade.
It provides a suitable connection point for the blade
guard.
To fit and/or check the riving knife:
Remove the table access plate by turning the fixing
screw ¼ of a turn (Fig.2). Lift the access plate from
the machine (Fig.3) and store in a safe place for later
use.
Raise the blade to its highest position by turning the
height adjustment hand wheel clockwise, Fig.4.
Remove one of the wrenches from the underside of
the table saw by unscrewing the butterfly screw
anticlockwise, Fig.5.
Using the wrench, loosen the riving knife fixing bolt by
turning anticlockwise, Fig.6.
Slide the riving knife (it is slotted for convenience)
between the fixing plate and mounting block (Fig.7).
Adjust the riving knife so that it is between 3 – 5mm
from the saw blade. The tip of the riving knife should
not be lower than 5mm from the tooth peak. (Fig.8).
When correct alignment is achieved tighten the fixing
bolt with the wrench in a clockwise direction.
Check the saw blade rotates freely and teeth are
within 3 - 5mm of the riving knife.
Re-install the table access plate and lock in place by
turning the fixing screw ¼ of a turn.
For safe keeping place the wrench back on the
underside of the table saw and secure in place with
the butterfly screw.
INSTALLING THE BLADE GUARD
The blade guard must be attached to the machines
riving knife. Note: The machine should never be used
without this guard in its service position.
Warning ! The machine must be disconnected from
the mains supply when installing the blade guard.
To install the blade guard raise the blade to its full
height by turning the height adjustment hand wheel
clockwise. This will reveal the riving knife.
The guards locating pin should be positioned through
the hole machined in the riving knife and the locking
nut fitted to one side. The blade guard must move up
and down easily and smoothly, so do not over-tighten
this nut (Fig.9).
Check the operation of the blade guard. Ensure that it
is working efficiently and covers the crown of the
blade.
Lower the blade a little and recheck that the blade
guard operation.
When satisfied that the blade guard works throughout
the blades height adjustment range, check that the
guard works equally well with the blade at a bevel
angle (Fig.10).
To tilt the blade loosen the bevel locking lever (Fig.11).
Move the hand-wheel along the bevel scale and set
the required angle.
Check that when the blade is fully lowered, the blade
guard is in contact with the table top.
INSTALLING THE RIP FENCE
This machine has a two piece rip fence.
Attach the two pieces together by inserting the bolts
on the smaller rip fence through the holes on the
larger rip fence. Secure in place with the washers and
butterfly screws (Fig.12).
To attach the Rip Fence:
Hook the rear of the rip fence guide over the rear rip
fence rail.
With the handle in its upper position, locate the front
of the rip fence over the front rip fence rail.
Push the handle down to lock the rip fence in place
(Fig. 13).
ADJUSTING THE RIP FENCE
When installed to the machine, the rip fence should be
checked to ensure that it lies parallel to the blade.
Raise the blade to its full height.
Rest a straight-edge or similar against the blade.
Bring the rip fence up to the straight-edge and check
if it is parallel.
If adjustment is needed, loosen the two hex headed
screws located on the rip fence (Fig.14) using a
suitable wrench, and adjust the fence as required.
Tighten and re-check the rip fence when correct
alignment has been achieved.
Lower the blade.
INSTALLING THE MITRE GAUGE
To attach the face plate of the mitre gauge slide the
attachment screws through the two holes in mitre
gauges vertical face and secure in place with the
thumb nuts (Fig. 15).
The mitre gauge is usually employed on the left hand
side of the table and runs in an inverted T slot in the
table top.