Operating Advice; Making A Cut - Evolution S355CPSL Original Instructions Manual

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OPERATING ADVICE

(PRE OPERATION CHECKS)
Note: As all operating environments are unique
and diverse, Evolution Power Tools offers the
following general advice on safe operational
procedures and practices for consideration by the
operator.
This advice cannot be exhaustive as Evolution
has no influence on the type of workshops or
working environments in which these machines
may be used.
We recommend that the operator seeks advice
from a competent authority or the workshop
supervisor if they are at unsure about any aspect
of using these machines.
It is important that routine safety checks are
carried out (at each time of usage) before the
operator uses the machine.
WARNING: These pre-use safety checks should
be carried out with the machine disconnected
from the mains power supply.
• Check that all safety guards are operating
correctly, and that all adjustment handles/
screws are securely tightened.
• Check that the blade is secure and installed
correctly. Also check that it is the correct blade
for the material being cut.
• Check the security of the workpiece in
the machine.
• Check the integrity of the power cord and its
position and routing.
PPE
The operator should wear all relevant PPE
(Personal Protection Equipment) necessary for
the task ahead. This could include safety glasses,
dust masks, safety shoes etc.
PREPARING TO MAKE A CUT
WARNING: Do not overreach. Keep good footing
and balance. Stand to one side so that your face
and body are out of line of a possible kickback.
WARNING: Freehand cutting is a major cause of
accidents and should not be attempted.
• The machines base should be clean and free
from any 'swarf' or sawdust etc. before the
workpiece is clamped into position.
• Confirm that the Quick Release Mechanism vice
(if fitted) is secure and correctly positioned.
• Ensure that the workpiece is firmly secured in
the vice.
• Ensure that the 'cut-off' material is free to
move sideways away from the blade when the
cut is completed.
• Ensure that the 'cut-off' piece cannot become
'jammed' in any other part of the machine.
• Do not use these saws to cut small pieces.
If the workpiece being cut could cause your hand
or fingers to come within 150mm of the saw
blade, the workpiece is too small.
Angles should be clamped in an inverted position.
The supplied 'V' block (Fig.17) can be attached to
a vice jaw to provide increased clamping contact
of (particularly tubular) round, angle and some
square or rectangular section workpieces.
THE ON/OFF TRIGGER SWITCH
These models are equipped with a none latching
safety start trigger switch.
TO START THE MOTOR:
• Slide the safety lock on the left side of the
trigger switch to the left (Fig. 18).
• Depress the main trigger switch.
WARNING: Never start the saw with the cutting
edge of the saw blade in contact with the
workpiece surface.

MAKING A CUT

• With the Cutting Head in the upper position,
switch on the motor and allow it to reach full
operational speed.
• Gently lower the Cutting Head to the material
and use light pressure at first to prevent
the blade from grabbing. Do not 'force' the
machine. Let the saw blade do the work.
• Cutting performance will not improve by
applying undue pressure on the machine, and
doing so may cause blade and motor life to
be reduced.
• Reduce the pressure as the blade begins to
exit the material.
On completion of a cut release the ON/OFF
trigger switch to turn off the motor.
• Allow the Cutting Head to return to its
upper position.
• Only remove your hands, or the workpiece
from the machine, after the motor has
completely stopped and the stationary blade
is covered by the lower blade guard.
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