Mitre Cut - Stanley FATMAX FME720 Original Instructions Manual

English
(original instructions)
Adjusting the fence (fig. G - H)
● Lower the cutting head and push in the lock pin (46).
Make sure that the table is in 0° mitre position.
● Place a combination square against the left-hand fence
(21) and next to the saw blade (34) (fig. G).
● If the blade does not contact the square along it's length,
loosen the three screws (44) (fig. H) and adjust the fence.
● Tighten the three screws (44).
Bench mounting (fig. I)
Note: We highly recommend that you bolt this mitre saw
securely to a work bench to gain the maximum stability of
your machine. Make sure that the machine is fixed to a bench
whenever possible.
● Locate and mark the four bolt holes on the bench.
● Drill the bench with an Ø10 mm drill bit.
● Bolt the mitre saw onto the bench with bolts, washers and
nuts.
Note: These fasteners are not supplied with the tool.
Use
● Place your hands no closer than 150 mm from the blade.
● Hold the workpiece tightly to the table and the fence when
cutting. Keep your hands in position until the switch has
been released and the blade has completely stopped.
● Always make dry runs (without power) before finish cuts
so that you can check the path of the blade.
● Do not cross your hands.
● Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper
balance.
● As you move the saw arm left and right, follow it and stand
slightly to the side of the saw blade.
● Sight through the guard louvres when following a pencil
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line.
Warning! Always fit a dust extration device when
cutting wood. A dust bag is provided. Fit the dust
bag by squeezing the metal clamps together on
the opening of the dust bag then placing it over
the saw dust outlet (25) releasing the clamps
will then allow the dust bag to grip the saw dust
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Warning! Make sure that the workpiece is
securely held in place with the clamp before any
cutting operation. The minimum size of worpiece
that can be used is (L) 150mm X (W) 50mm X
(H) 3mm. Severe personal injury can occur if the
workpiece is not secured.
Basic pullover mitre saw operations (fig. A, H & R)
● Always use the clamp (53) to hold the workpiece firmly.
Two holes (45 - fig. H) and (16 - fig. A) are provided for the
clamp (53 fig. R). Ensure that the clamp (53) is pushed
firmly into the retaining hole before tightening the clamp
on the workpiece
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Warning! Make sure that the workpiece is
securely held in place with the clamp before any
cutting operation. Severe personal injury can
occur if the workpiece is not secured.
● Always position the workpiece against the fence. Any
piece that is bowed or warped and cannot be held flat on
the table or against fence may trap the blade and should
not be used.
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Pullover cut (fig. I & J)
Warning! Never pull the cutting head assembly
and rotating blade toward you during the cut.
The blade may try to climb up on the top of the
workpiece, causing the cutting head assembly
and spinning blade to kick back. Never lower
the rotating saw blade down before pulling the
cutting head to the front of the saw.
● Unlock the carriage (29) with the lock knob (48) and allow
the cutting head assembly to move freely (fig. J).
● Move the cutting head to the required mitre angle and
bevel angle in accordance with the mitre cut and bevel cut
procedures.
● Hold the main operating handle (2) and pull the carriage
(29) forward until the centre of the saw blade is over the
front of the workpiece.
● Operate the on/off switch (3) and press the saw arm
release lever (36) to lower the cutting head.
● When the saw reaches full speed, push the main
operating handle (2) down slowly, cutting through the
leading edge of the workpiece.
● Slowly move the main operating handle (2) toward the
fence to complete the cut.
● Release the on/off switch (3) and allow the blade to stop
before allowing the cutting head to rise.
Chop cut
● Slide the cutting head to the rear position as far as it will
go, and lock the carriage (29) with the lock knob (48).
● Operate the on/off switch (3) and press the saw arm
release lever (36) to lower the cutting head.
● When the saw reaches full speed, push the main
operating handle (2) down slowly, cutting through the
workpiece.
● Slowly move the main operating handle (2) toward the
fence to complete the cut.
● Release the on/off switch (3) and allow the blade to stop
before allowing the cutting head to rise.

Mitre cut

● Switch the laser on/off switch (1) to on.
● Loosen the mitre detent lever (11) and move the table
to the required angle. There are preset stops at 0°, 15°,
22.5°, 31.6°, and 45°. Tighten the mitre detent lever (11).
● For any other angle use the mitre clamp (9) (fig. B) to set
the mitre to the required angle.
● Operate the on/off switch (3), then press the saw arm
release lever (36) and lower the cutting head.