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Apollo Ring saw Instruction Manual
6. The cut is square when the cut made
by the front of the blade passes
through the back of the blade (fig.
JJ). Note: Minute adjustments, if
necessary, can be made by loosening
the two screws holding the rear rail
and lightly tapping left or right with
the handle of a screwdriver (fig. KK)
and then tightening the screws.
JJ
KK
LL
MM
NN
Figure LL:
Straight cutting using the
magnetic angles.
Figure MM:
Diagonal cutting using
the magnetic angles.
Figure NN:
45° Mitre-cutting using
the magnetic angles.
Do’s and Don’ts
1. Never use the saw dry! Always use
water. If it is wet and you wish to
check something you can flick it on
for a second or two but never try to
cut with the saw unless it is sitting in
the water bath full of water.
2. Always use eye protection. You
never know when a loose piece of
material can pop up and hit your
eye so be careful and always use eye
protection.
3. Always use genuine Gemini saw
parts for your saw. We have taken
the time to make them right the first
time so copies (if or when they exist)
can endanger the quality of your
experience and void your warranty.
4. Always unplug your saw when not
in use.
5. Always unplug your saw if you are
going to perform a procedure that
requires the removal of the clear
side cover (fig. C).
6. Never submerge your Apollo saw
in water, plugged in or unplugged.
7. Never allow water from a hose to
splash directly against the motor
end. Although the motor end is
sealed and drip-proof, force from a
hose could potentially damage the
electronics within.
Care & Maintenance
BASIC CARE
• When cleaning the Apollo saw, use a
wet sponge or cloth and wipe lightly.
Remember, it is a painted steel base
and what you have been cutting has
created an abrasive paste. Use a lot
of water and a light touch.
• Change the water in the water bath
regularly. When cutting soft tile
there is a great deal of debris in the
bath, and water should be replaced
at least two times a day during use.
Glass products have the advantage
of forming a whole new bottom to
your water bath by solidifying. It is
a good idea to change the water
every few days in this case. When the
saw is not in use you do not have to
empty it but remember to fill it to
the top when you go to use it again
as evaporation may have brought
the water level down.
• Use furniture polish to make the tray
felts run quicker. We use Pledge® and
it works really well to spray the felts
every so often.
• Sometimes, if sediment builds up on
the saw, a few drops of detergent
put into the saw will create a lot of
suds to clean the smaller parts. Let
the saw run a few minutes and then
rinse it out.
• The water bath can be put through
the dishwasher. Be sure to use a hose
to rinse out the heavy sediment
prior to washing. Remove all four
rubber feet and place vertically into
the dishwasher.
• The magnetic filter can be cleaned
by rinsing it under the faucet or
swishing it in a bucket of water.
• It is a good idea from time to time to
take your tray off and allow the felts
to dry. This can greatly increase ease
of motion.
