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- Page 1 12in (305mm) CONTRACTOR’S SAW Model No. CCS305 Part No. 6460305 OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 0698...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
GUARANTEE This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was intended. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR OPERATING MACHINERY CAUTION: As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with their operation and use. Exercising respect and caution will considerably lessen the risk of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator or damage to property may result. - Page 4 • DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication. • USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of improper accessories could be hazardous. • NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED. Turn power OFF. Do not leave machine until it comes to a complete stop.
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Page 5: Additional Precautions For Workshop Saws
DO NOT operate the machine with the guards removed. They must all be in place and securely fastened when performing any operation. • Use ONLY approved replacement saw blades. Contact your local CLARKE dealer for advice. The use of inferior blades will increase the risk of injury. •... -
Page 6: Features
FEATURES The Contractor’s Saw may be used for rip cutting or cross cutting timber up to 70mm (2¾”) in depth. A double height Rip Fence is provided and may be secured at any desired position for quick and accurate rip sawing. The max. width obtainable, using the rip fence is 280mm (11”). -
Page 7: Unpacking
Check to ensure that no damage was suffered in transit. Should there be any damage, please contact your Clarke dealer immediately. Check the parts, referring to fig.1 and the list which follows: Fig. -
Page 8: Assembly
ASSEMBLY A. Lower Blade Guard Box 1. Place the table face down on a sheet of cardboard (or similar). 2. Between the two side brackets lies a hinged flap. Lift and rotate it against spring pressure through 180 so that it lies flat against the underside of the table. Hold it in this position temporarily with a suitable weight. - Page 9 IMPORTANT: Make absolutely sure that the motors’ end plate sits snugly in the hole in the Blade Guard Box, as shown in Fig2A. The register on the end plate must be completely through the hole. 6. Attach the Blade Height Adjuster Handle (fig.2 item C), to the adjuster bolt. Line up the hole in the handle with that in the bolt, insert the roll pin provided and tap it into place.
- Page 10 9. Attach a rubber foot to each leg, placing a flat washer either side of the hole in the leg. Screw on the nut and tighten securely. E. Wheels and Axle Assy 10. In order to install the wheels and axle assembly, first attach all components to the axle as follows: Refer to fig 4, and on to each end in turn, thread on: a wheel...
- Page 11 Switch Box 12. Attach the switch box to its bracket Fig.5 using the four 15mm self tapping screws provided, and attach the bracket to the Table, in the manner shown in Fig 5. Use two 5M x 15mm screws,with nuts, flat and spring washers provided.
- Page 12 Upper Blade Guard Mounting Fig. 7 Riving Knife Outer Flange Lower Blade Blade Securing Bolt Guard Box Blade Height Adjuster WARNING Take great care when handling the saw blade. Blade teeth are extremely sharp, and carelessness could cause severe injury. 16.
- Page 13 In addition, the riving knife MUST be completely in line with the saw blade and not bent in any way. It may be necessary to place shim washers (not supplied),on to the Riving Knife mounting studs, between the Riving Knife and the Blade Guard Box, in order to ensure the Riving Knife is correctly in line with the Saw Blade.
- Page 14 It is attached by pushing the peg and the stud, on the top surface of the Support, through the holes in the Quadrant, as shown, and screwing a Scalloped Handwheel on to the stud. A Winged knob is screwed into thethreaded hole in the side of the Support and is used to secure the complete Rip Fence assembly to the Guide Bar.
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Page 15: Electrical Connections
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The Switch Box is provided with a ‘continental’ type trailing socket with an earth pin, to which a 3-Cord mains power cable should be connected. The minimum cross section of the conductors in the cable should be 1.5mm and the cable type should be H05VV-F (minimum). -
Page 16: Adjustments
Fuse rating The fuse in the plug or circuit, must be rated at 13 amps and the plug fuse must be ASTA or BS approved to BS1362. Cable extension If a cable extension is needed, it is essential that it complies with the following specification. -
Page 17: Operation - Rip Sawing
1. Raise the blade to its maximum height by using the Blade Height Adjuster Handle mounted beneath the Lower Blade Guard box. 2. Place a small square on the table and slide it up to the blade. Check to ensure the blade is square - at 90°. 3. -
Page 18: Cross Cutting
When switching off, by pushing the stop button (O), the blade should stop within 8 to 10 seconds. Should it take longer, then it will be necessary to adjust or renew the motor brake pads. In this event, you should consult your CLARKE dealer for advice. 2. Rip Cutting a Bevel. -
Page 19: Maintenance
Fig 10. Cross Cut Guide Workpiece Upper Blade Guard Rip Fence Quadrant Saw Blade Rip Fence Support Bracket Rip Fence Guide DO NOT tighten the Rip Fence Support Bracket securing knob - leave it loose so that the Support, with the Rip Fence assembly, may slide along the Guide Bar. Because the rip fence moves along the guide, towards the saw blade, it is essential to ensure that it is positioned so that it will not come into contact with the blade. -
Page 20: Blade Renewal
Should the motor not function normally, it is possible that it has become clogged with sawdust, in which case it will be necessary to disassemble the motor in order to clean the various components. Contact your CLARKE dealer for advice. 2. Changing the Saw Blade IMPORTANT: Exercise extreme care when handling the saw blade. -
Page 21: Parts List
PARTS & SERVICE FAX - 0181 558 3622 Please note that the details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time of going to print. However, CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice. -
Page 22: Parts Diagram
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