Instruction Manual 250mm SLIDING MITRE SAW Model SROM 1196 Our tool range has you covered for DIY. Whatever the job, make light work of it with MAKO tools.
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Mako 2 Year DIY Warranty: All Mako Power Tools are backed by a comprehensive 2 year DIY warranty. If for any reason you experience a fault with this power tool, please contact the retailer that it was purchased from, and present the receipt for a full refund or replacement.
9. Assembly 10. Working with the Sliding Miter Saw 11. Maintenance & Cleaning 12. Mako Mitre Saw Technical Data DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS: Please read all of the safety and operating instructions carefully before using this mitre saw. Please pay particular attention to all sections of this User Guide that carry warning symbols and notices.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS: The equipment complies with the safety regulations required for electrical equipment. Read through the instructions for use before starting up the equipment. Improper use can lead to personal Injury and properly damage. Persons who are not familiar with the instructions may not operate the equipment.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. •...
• When working outside it is recommended that the tool always be supplied via a residual current device with a rated current of 30mA or less. • Pull out the plug when you are not using the device, or are making adjustments. •...
• Always work to the side of the saw blade. • Ensure that the off-cuts can be removed to the side of the saw blade so that they do not become caught in the saw blade. • Always switch off the machine and pull the plug to rectify problems or remove jammed pieces of wood.
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ADJUST BENCH PERPENDICULAR TO THE SAW BLADE Pull the mains cable out of the socket. Press the sawing arm (5) into the lowered position and press the release knob (6) to lock the sawing arm in its transport position. [B5] Release the mitre angle lock (24).
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10. WORKING WITH THE CROSSCUT AND MITRE SAW WARNINGS: • Do not look directly into the laser beam. Never direct the laser beam at people or objects other than the workpiece. • Do not deliberately point the laser beam at people. •...
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When sawing long boards, support the end of the board level with the saw bench using the side supports (35), a roller frame or a worktop. If possible use the clamping device (10) to clamp the workpiece securely. The clamping device (10) can be removed after the lock (11) has been undone and then fitted on the other side of the bench.
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE CAUTION. • Never attempt to use a saw blade which exceeds the maximum specified size for the saw. The saw blade could come into contact with the safety guard. • Never use saw blades which are excessively thick which will prevent contact between the external saw blade washer and the flats of the spindle.
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Connect the saw to the power supply and start the saw blade to check whether it functions correctly. MAINTENANCE Keep the ventilation openings on the machine clean and free of blockages at all times. Check regularly whether dust or foreign particles have got into the ventilation grille next to the motor and in the area around the release switch.
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