www.evolutionpowertools.com TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Page 3 Guarantee Page 3 Machine Specification Page 4 Labels and Symbols Page 5 Vibration Page 5 Intended use of this Power Tool Page 6 Prohibited use of this Power Tool Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Page 7 Electrical Safety Page 7...
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Description WARNING: This product is a Hand Operated Compound Mitre Saw and has been designed Volts to be used with special Evolution blades. Only use accessories designed for use in Amperes this machine and/or those recommended specifically by Evolution Power Tools Ltd.
www.evolutionpowertools.com (1.14) ELECTRICAL SAFETY (2.2) 1) General Power Tool This machine is fitted with the correct Safety Warnings [Work area safety] a) Keep work area clean and well lit. moulded plug and mains lead for the designated market. If the supply cord is Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com (2.4) 3) General Power Tool Safety (2.5) 4) General Power Tool Safety Warnings [Personal Safety]. Warnings [Power tool use and care]. a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing a) Do not force the power tool. Use the and use common sense when operating correct power tool for your application.
www.evolutionpowertools.com (2.6) 5) General Power Tool (2.8) WARNING: the operation of any power Safety Warnings [Service] tool can result in foreign objects being thrown a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified towards your eyes, which could result in severe repair person using only identical replacement eye damage.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com (3.6) PERSONAL PROTECTIVE Before each use check the operation EQUIPMENT (PPE) of the retractable guard and its operating Hearing protection should be worn in order mechanism ensuring that there is no damage, to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss. and that all moving parts operate smoothly and correctly.
www.evolutionpowertools.com (3.8) PERFORM CUTS • Lock the Cutting Head in its lowest CORRECTLY & SAFELY position. Ensure that the Cutting Head Wherever practicable always secure the work Locking Pin is completely engaged piece to the saw table using the work clamp in its socket.
Take care when unpacking. Remove with this machine the following accessories the machine, together with the accessories are also available from the Evolution online supplied from the packaging. Check carefully shop at www.evolutionpowertools.com or to ensure that the machine is in good from your local retailer.
www.evolutionpowertools.com (7.1) ASSEMBLY & PREPARATION WARNING: Always disconnect the saw from the power source before making any adjustments. (7.2) PERMANENTLY MOUNTING THE MITRE SAW To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected saw movement, place the saw in the desired location either on a workbench or other suitable machine stand.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com Note: Machines are supplied with a rear stabilising arm, which attaches to the machines base just below the Bevel Pivot. If supplied this arm should be attached to the base using the screws and nuts supplied (Fig. 3) This arm will provide extra stability to prevent the machine from toppling in the event of sudden release of the Cutting Head.
www.evolutionpowertools.com (8.1) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Caution: The Mitre Saw should be inspected (particularly for the correct functioning of the safety guards) before each use. Do not connect the saw to the power supply until a safety inspection has been carried out. Ensure that the operator is adequately trained in the use, adjustment and maintenance of the machine, before connecting to the power supply and operating the saw.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com BEVEL ANGLES (0 AND 45 Bevel Stop Adjustment • Ensure that the Cutting Head is in the locked down position with the latching pin fully engaged in its socket. (see Fig.15) • Ensure that the Cutting Head is upright, against its stop and on the scale.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com Bevel Pointer Adjustment NOTE: The operator must be satisfied that the blade is set exactly perpendicular to the table when in the upright position and against its stop. • If the pointer is not in exact alignment with the 0 mark on the protractor scale adjustment is necessary.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com • Ensure that the Cutting Head is in the locked down position with the latching pin fully engaged in its socket. • Place a Set Square on the table with one short edge against the Fence and the other short edge against the Blade (avoiding the TCT tips).
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www.evolutionpowertools.com (8.5) PREPARING TO MAKE A CUT DO NOT OVER-REACH Keep good footing and balance. Stand to one side so that your face and body are out of line of a possible kickback. Freehand cutting is a major cause of accidents and should not be attempted.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com THE MOTOR ON/OFF SWITCH (Fig. 16) The ON/OFF Motor Trigger Switch is a non-latching type. It is positioned inside the Cutting HANDLE. • Press the switch to start the motor. • Release the switch to turn off the motor. CHOP CUTTING This type of cut is used mainly for cutting small or narrow section material.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com • Loosen the Mitre Locking Screw (Fig. 19) by turning it anti-clockwise. • Turn the rotary table to the desired angle. A mitre angle protractor scale is incorporated into the rotary table to aid setting. • Tighten the Mitre Locking Screw when the desired angle is achieved.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com When cutting is completed: • Release the ON/OFF trigger switch, but keep your hands in position and allow the blade to completely stop. • Allow the Cutting Head has to rise to its upper position, with the lower blade guard completely deployed before removing yours hand(s).
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WARNING: Only carry out this operation with the machine disconnected from the mains supply. Fig. 24 WARNING: Only use genuine Evolution blades which are designed for this machine. Ensure that the maximum speed of the blade is higher than the speed of the motor.
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If required, Blade Bore Reducing Inserts should only be used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. (8.12) USE OF OPTIONAL EVOLUTION ACCESSORIES (not supplied as original equipment – see Additional Accessories) (8.13) DUST BAG A Dust Bag can be fitted to the extraction port at the rear of the machine.
Note: A workshop vacuum extraction machine replaced. Replacement inserts are available can be attached to the dust extraction from Evolution Power Tools. port if required. Follow the manufacturers To replace the table inserts: instructions if such a machine is fitted.
www.evolutionpowertools.com ELECTRICAL SAFETY - UK PLUG Ensure that the outer insulation is gripped REPLACEMENT CONNECTION OF by the cord grip and that the wires are not THE DOUBLE INSULATED MAINS trapped when replacing the plug cover. PLUG - UK ONLY A 13 amp (BS1362) fuse must IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains be fitted in the plug.
In accordance with EN ISO 17050-1:2004 The manufacturer of the product covered by this Declaration is: Evolution Power Tools, Venture One, Longacre Close, Holbrook Industrial Estate, Sheffield, S20 3FR The manufacturer hereby declares that the machine as detailed in this declaration fulfils all the relevant provisions of the Machinery Directive and other appropriate directives as detailed below.
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