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- Page 1 SLIDING MITRE SAW MODEL NO: CMS250S PART NO: 6461530 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC0219 ISS 2...
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Page 2: Environmental Protection
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. -
Page 3: Safety Warnings
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 4: Additional Safety Rules For Mitre Saws
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. 5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. - Page 5 20. When possible, always mount the saw on to a bench or plywood base which is then clamped to a bench, or mount the machine to a purpose built mitre saw stand available from your local Clarke dealer. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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Page 6: Safety Symbols
SAFETY SYMBOLS Wear eye protection Wear ear defenders Do not put your hand near the blade Read instruction manual before use Laser Radiation, Class 2 Laser: Do not stare into the beam. Take care not to damage the fence when using different mitre angles. -
Page 7: Electrical Connections
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING! READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE MAINS SUPPLY. Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on 230 V AC 50Hz. - Page 8 OVERVIEW Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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Page 9: Before Use
MITRE SAW STAND ( NOT SUPPLIED You can also mount the mitre saw on a purpose built stand available from your Clarke dealer. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com... -
Page 10: Locking / Releasing The Saw Head
LOCKING / RELEASING THE SAW HEAD 1. Press down slightly on the operating handle. • Pull out the head lock pin to release the arm for cutting. • Push the pin back in to secure the arm for lifting. 2. Gently release the downward pressure on the operating handle and allow the head to rise to its full height. -
Page 11: Dust Extraction
DUST EXTRACTION This machine is provided with a dust extraction port for connection to a dust bag (supplied). 1. Place the dust bag over the dust extraction port using the clip on the neck of the dust bag. 2. Make sure the zipper on the dust bag is closed. -
Page 12: Check And Adjust The Mitre Pointer
ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE SAW IS SWITCHED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS. CHECK AND ADJUST THE MITRE POINTER The saw can be set in a number of positions as determined by the mitre locking mechanism but the pointer should read zero when making straight cuts and remain true for other angles selected. - Page 13 4. Place a set square on the table and up against the blade. • Do not touch the extended tips of the blade teeth with the square. Lower the blade so as to present as much blade surface as possible to the set square. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows: 5.
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Page 14: Operation
OPERATION Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations. BODY AND HAND POSITION Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the saw will make cutting easier and safer. • Never place your hands near the cutting area or blade. •... -
Page 15: Different Saw Cuts
DIFFERENT SAW CUTS VERTICAL STRAIGHT CROSS CUT 1. Release the table mitre lock by twisting the handle anticlockwise. 2. Press and hold the latch down. 3. Move the arm so that the pointer lines up with the 0° position on the scale. -
Page 16: Performing A Sliding Cut
PERFORMING A SLIDING CUT The guide rail allows cutting larger workpieces up to 340 mm x 78 mm using an out-down-back sliding motion. 1. Release the slide rail lock. 2. Pull the saw head towards you (1) and switch the saw on as mentioned on the previous page. -
Page 17: Mitre / Bevel Cuts
BEVEL CUTS Bevel angles can be set from 45° left to vertical and can be cut with the mitre arm set between zero and a maximum of 45° mitre position right or left. 1. Loosen the bevel adjustment handle and set the bevel at the desired angle. -
Page 18: Groove Cutting
GROOVE CUTTING Your saw is equipped with a grooving stop and thumbscrew to allow for groove cutting. 1. Firstly, determine the depth of your groove, and subtract this value from the thickness of your workpiece. This will give you the height above the table surface at which the saw blade must be set. -
Page 19: The Laser Guide
TRANSPORTING 1. Lower the head and lock it down using the head lock pin. 2. Slide the head towards you and secure in place using the slide rail lock. 3. Lock the mitre arm with the table mitre lock. 4. Lock the bevel adjustment handle with the saw head in the vertical position to make the machine as compact as possible. -
Page 20: Maintenance
• The blade must be rated to at least 6000 rpm. • Please note that spare blades are available from Clarke International. Please see your Clarke dealer. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com... -
Page 21: Changing The Carbon Brushes
4. Replace the brush holder plug, taking care not to cross thread it. You may prefer to leave this task to your Clarke dealer. CLEANING Your saw has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. -
Page 22: Parts Diagram
PARTS DIAGRAM Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com... -
Page 23: Parts List
PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Guard & Linkage Plate Assembly Mitre Positioning Shaft Screw M5 x 20 Mitre Lock Front Retain Seat Washer Flat Washer Lower Guard Plate Spring Washer Transparent Cover Screw M4 x 12 Spacer Disc Turntable Assembly Spring Mitre Lock Rear Seat Guard Fulcrum Plate Mitre Lock Friction Plate... - Page 24 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Work Clamp Base Wave Washer Work Clamp Bowl O-Ring 5x1.8G O-ring 4mm Upper Arm Lock Pin Work Clamp Shaft Upper Arm Lock Button Fence Torque Spring Screw M6x25 Upper Arm Spindle Flat Washer Screw M5x8 Small Knob M6x12 Screw Lower Sliding Assembly Bevel Pointer...
- Page 25 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Cable Sleeve Carbon Brush Holder Capacitor 0.33 µF Brand label Terminal Block Screw M5 x 30 Screw M5x12 Spring Washer Flat Washer Flat Washer Upper handle Gearbox Assembly Self Tapping Screw Gear Screw M5x35 Flat Key 4x4x10 Spring Washer Wave Washer Flat Washer Bearing Housing...
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Page 26: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 230 V @ 50Hz Laser Class 2 power supply 1800W Electrical Insulation Class Blade Diameter 250 mm Blade bore 30 mm Max. blade thickness (Kerf) 3.2 mm Number of Teeth Max. No Load Speed 7000 rpm Operating Modes Single Speed Max. -
Page 27: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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