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- Page 1 PLUNGE SAW MODEL NO: CPS160 PART NO: 6460240 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS0619 - ISS 2 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS...
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Page 2: Carton Contents
CARTON CONTENTS The following items should be supplied in the carton. If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact the Clarke dealer where you purchased the tool. • 1 x Plunge Saw • 1 x Guide Rail Assembly (2 halves and a joining bar) •... -
Page 3: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number CPS160 Rated Voltage 230V~50Hz No Load Speed 5500 RPM Maximum Depth of Cut 55 mm @ 90 - 41 mm @ 45 Blade Dimensions Diameter - 160 mm Bore - 20 mm Blade Thickness - 2.4 mm... -
Page 4: General Power Tool Safety Warnings
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WORK AREA 1. Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. -
Page 5: Circular Saw Safety Warnings
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct accessories for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate which it was designed for. -
Page 6: Kickback Causes And Related Warnings
d. Never hold the piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to support the work properly to minimise body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control. e. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions For Plunge Type Saws
g. Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut hidden objects that can cause kickback. BLADE SAFETY WARNINGS a. The maximum speed marked on the tool shall not exceed the maximum speed marked on the blade. -
Page 8: Electrical Connections
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE MAINS SUPPLY. This product is provided with a standard 13 amp, 230 volt (50Hz), BS 1363 plug, for connection to a standard, domestic electrical supply. Should the plug need changing, make sure that a plug of identical specification is used. -
Page 9: Depth Of Cut Adjustment
ADJUSTMENTS DEPTH OF CUT ADJUSTMENT The cutting depth can be adjusted from 0 to 55 mm. 1. Loosen the cutting depth adjustment screw. 2. Set the required depth using the scale. 3. Retighten the screw. NOTE: The dimensions on the scale shows the cutting depth without the rail. -
Page 10: Operation And Use
OPERATION & USE • Secure the work piece so that it cannot be moved while sawing. • Only move the saw in the forwards direction. • When using a guide rail it must be fastened with suitable clamps. • Make sure the power cable is kept well clear of the blade. DUST EXTRACTION The plunge saw can be connected to a dust extraction system using a... -
Page 11: Plunge Cuts
SAWING 1. Place the front part of the plunge saw onto the work piece. 2. Slide the plunge release button upward and squeeze the on/off trigger to start the saw. 3. Push the saw down until you reach the set cutting depth. 4. -
Page 12: Guide Rails
GUIDE RAILS JOINING THE RAILS TOGETHER 1. Insert the joining bar half way into one of the rails and secure using 2 of the set screws on the joining bar. 2. Slide the second rail over the other half of the joining bar until the rails are touching and secure using the remaining 2 set screws on the joining bar. -
Page 13: Maintenance
RAIL ADJUSTMENT If you notice that the saw is loose on the rail, 1. Use the hex key supplied to loosen the locking bolt at each end. 2. Adjust the cam until the saw slides easily but without any play left or right. -
Page 14: Adjusting The Riving Knife
5. Remove the outer flange and then the saw blade. 6. Insert the new blade and replace the flange. 7. Tighten the saw blade locking screw whilst holding down the shaft lock. 8. Release the shaft lock and set the plunge saw depth to its original position. -
Page 15: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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