7
When cutting thick material, a coarse
Tooth Pitch “T” is needed to
accommodate the big chips (Fig 7)
Fig 7
7.3 Miter adjustment
The saw arm can be adjusted for
square and mitre cuts.
Loosen the miter lock handle (H, Fig
8) and move saw arm to the desired
angle.
Fig 8
Tighten the miter lock handle.
7.4 Blade Travel Adjustment
The upper and lower travel limits of
the saw blade can be adjusted by
setting the position of screws (J, Fig
8).
7.5 Blade Guard Adjustment
When the saw head is lifted all the
way up, the saw blade must be
covered (G, Fig 9).
Loosen the screws (D) to adjust the
blade guard (F).
Fig 9
8. Maintenance and inspection
General notes:
Maintenance, cleaning and repair
work may only be carried out after
the machine is protected against
accidental starting by pulling the
mains plug.
Repair and maintenance work on the
electrical system may only be carried
out by a qualified electrician.
Clean the machine regularly.
Regularly lubricate the vice lead screw
with grease.
All protective and safety devices must
be re-attached immediately after
completed cleaning, repair and
maintenance work.
Defective safety devices must be
replaced immediately.
Gear Box Oil:
Regularly check level on oil sight
glass (see Figure 10) with head in full
up position.
Fig 10
Change the oil in the gearbox annually
(respectively every 500 operating
hours).
Remove oil drain plug and allow
lubricant to drain completely.
Unscrew operating arm (B, Fig 1) and
add oil through opening (E, Fig 1).
Use
Mobil SHC 634
synthetic gearbox
oil (or equivalent).
Coolant:
Coolant should be changed regularly.
Dispose of it in an environmentally
friendly manner.
Remove and clean the coolant tray
(Fig 11).
Fig 11
Saw blades:
The servicing of saw blades should
only be performed by a trained
person.
Only use sharp saw blades.
Replace a defective sawblade
immediately.
9. Trouble shooting
Motor doesn’t start
*No electricity-
check mains and fuse.
*Defective switch, motor or cord-
consult an electrician.
Machine vibrates excessively
*
Stand on uneven floor-
adjust stand for even support.
*sawblade has cracks-
replace sawblade immediately
*Tool heavy a cut-
reduce feed pressure and feed speed.
Cut is not square
*90° Stop setting is bad.
*Sawblade is dull.
Cutting surface is bad
*Wrong sawblade chosen
*Sawblade is dull
*Feed speed too high
Breaking teeth
*Material too hard
*Tooth pitch too coarse
*Workpiece not clamped firmly
*Feed speed too high
