Maintenance - Sealey SMS255.V3 Manual

255mm sliding compound mitre saw
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6.9.
LIMITING THE CUTTING DEPTH
6.9.1.
Move the cutting depth limiter (fi g 10 - 25) by unscrewing the Philips headed screw and move the limiter inside.
6.9.2.
Loosen the knurled nut on limiter screw (fi g 10 - 24) and turn the screw in or out to set the required depth. Re-tighten the knurled
nut.
6.9.3.
Check the setting by completing a test cut. Adjust if required.
6.10.
LASER GUIDE INSTRUCTION
6.10.1.
The saw is equipped with a laser guide to aid in precision cutting, by projecting a visible red line onto the workpiece surface.
6.10.2.
When required switch on using the laser On/Off switch (fi g 7 - 34).
6.10.3.
Switch off the laser after completing the cut.
NOTE: Clean the laser (fig 1 - 33) periodically as the sawdust may 'block' the laser beam.
WARNING! NEVER stare directly into the laser beam or point the beam at anybody.
DANGER: Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye contact with light source.

7. MAINTENANCE

WARNING! Remove the plug from the power socket before carrying out any adjustments, servicing or maintenance.
When all the adjustments, servicing or maintenance have been completed, ensure that all keys and wrenches have been removed
and that all screws, bolts and other fi ttings are securely tightened.
7.1.
CLEANING
7.1.1.
Keep the ventilation grilles clear of dust.
7.1.2.
Wipe clean with a dry cloth or soft brush regularly. DO NOT use water or solvents to clean the saw.
7.1.3.
Brush sawdust and wood chips from the bed and head regularly.
7.2.
PRECISION SETTING OF 0º TURN TABLE ANGLE
7.2.1.
The saw has been factory set, and it is advisable to check the 0º setting of the turn table.
7.2.2.
Lower the machine head (fi g 1 - 4) and secure with the fastening bolt (fi g 11 - 23).
7.2.3.
Move the turn table to 0º. See section 5.5.
7.2.4.
Using a set square (not supplied) check that the angle between the saw blade (fig 2 - 6) and the stop rail (fig 1 - 16) is 90º.
7.2.5.
Make any adjustments using adjusting screw a (fig 11 - a).
7.2.6.
If any adjustment has been made the pointer (fig 1 - 12) may require adjusting.
7.2.7.
Using a Philips screwdriver re-align the pointer to the 0º on the mitre scale (fig 1 - 13).
7.3.
PRECISION SETTING OF 90º BEVEL ANGLE
7.3.1.
The saw has been factory set, and it is advisable to check the 90º setting of the bevel.
7.3.2.
Lower the machine head (fi g 1 - 4) and secure with the fastening bolt (fi g 11 - 23).
7.3.3.
Move the machine head to 90º. See section 6.7.
7.3.4.
Using a set square (not supplied) check that the angle between the saw blade (fig 2 - 6) and the fixed table (fig 1 - 15) is 90º.
7.3.5.
Make any adjustments using adjusting screw a (fig 12 - 38).
7.3.6.
If any adjustment has been made the bevel pointer (fig 1 - 19) may require adjusting.
7.3.7.
Using a Philips screwdriver re-align the pointer to the 90º on the bevel scale (fig 1 - 18).
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7.4.
CHANGING THE SAW BLADE
WARNING! Only use blades that are recommended for this machine.
DANGER : Disconnect the saw from the electricity supply.
WARNING! Wear safety gloves for this operation.
7.4.1.
Move the machine head up to the upper position. See section 5.6.
7.4.2.
Remove the saw blade guard release screw (fi g 13 - a) and rotate, upwards, the saw blade guard (fi g 13 - 5) to expose the fl ange
bolt (fi g 13 - 29).
7.4.3.
Press the spindle lock button (fi g 15 - 31) and rotate the blade until it locks, then loosen and remove the blade fl ange bolt and outer
fl ange with the hex head key (fi g 14 - d), turning clockwise. NOTE: This is a left handed thread.
7.4.4.
Remove the blade. Clean any saw dust and debris from the fl ange bolt, outer fl ange and inner fl ange.
© Jack Sealey Limited
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SMS255.V3 Issue 1 21/05/21

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