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4.4.2. Lower the blade slowly and smoothly down toward the workpiece (avoid jerky movements).
4.4.3. Avoid subjecting the blade to excessive strain. Always ease the blade down against workpiece (a harsh downward impact may cause
blade damage). Do not apply undue force on the handle when cutting the workpiece. Maintain a controlled cutting speed.
4.5.
Completing the cut
4.5.1. When cutting is complete, fully raise the blade and release the On/Off switch.
4.5.2. Wait until the blade has stopped rotating before attempting to remove the workpiece.
4.6.
Mitre cutting
To cut the workpiece at an angle the base of the saw must be adjusted.
4.6.1. To make an angled cut, loosen the vice back plate clamp (fig. 4.E) and turn the turntable to the required angle, reading the graduated
scale around the perimeter of the vice back plate.
4.6.2. Re-tighten the clamp and make the cut.
5. CHANGING THE BLADE
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DANGER! The use of damaged blades is dangerous and may cause injury.
FWARNING! Ensure that the saw is unplugged from the power supply before attempting to
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change the blade.
Before using a blade ensure that it is undamaged. Once mounted on the saw test the blade before
use by facing the saw in a safe direction (turned away from yourself, others and vulnerable items)
and running it for a short time.
IMPORTANT! Blades used with this machine shall be of an adequate speed rating and
suitable for the task in hand.
5.1.
Removing blade
5.1.1. With the head in the up position rotate the blade guard until the handle engages with the slot
in the fixed guard (fig. 4.A).
5.1.2. Loosen the centre guard clamp screw (fig. 4.B) and swing the centre guard (fig. 4.D) down.
5.1.3. Place the holding tool in the spindle hole (hole is located on the motor side of the blade, see fig. 5).
5.1.4. Use the spanner to remove blade clamp bolt (fig. 4.C).
5.1.5. Carefully remove the blade and clamping parts.
5.1.6. Clean parts before re-assembly.
5.2.
Fitting blade (fig. 5)
5.2.1. Fit the inner flange (2) checking to ensure that it seats correctly on the spindle (1).
Fit the blade and items 3,4 & 5 to the spindle.
5.2.2. Fit and tighten the locking bolt (6).
5.2.3. Before plugging the saw into the mains, move the blade guard back to the closed position so
that the blade is covered.
5.2.4. Check that the guard is working properly by raising and lowering the operating head.
6. MAINTENANCE
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WARNING! Ensure that the saw is unplugged from the power supply before attempting
any maintenance.
6.1.
Regularly clean the dust which accumulates inside the protective guard and on the external parts.
6.2.
Periodically clean and oil the vice screw.
6.3.
Change the blade when it is worn and does not cut efficiently.
6.4.
To change the motor brushes removed the brush caps with a screwdriver (fig. 6). Replace the
carbon brushes and re-install the brush caps.
7. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Cut-Off Machines
Models MG3143 & MG3143/110
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC EMC Directive
98/37/EC Machinery Directive
93/68/EEC CE Marking Directive
NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
IMPORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this equipment.
WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.
INFORMATION: For a copy of our catalogue and latest promotions call us on 01284 757525 and leave your full name, address and postcode.
01284 757500
Declaration of Conformity
are in conformity with the following standards and directives.
Signed by Mark Sweetman
The construction files for these products are held by the Manufacturer and may be inspected, by a national authority,
upon request to Jack Sealey Ltd.
For Jack Sealey Ltd. Sole importer into the UK of Sealey Quality Machinery.
Sole UK Distributor,
Sealey Group,
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.
01284 703534
We, the sole importer into the UK, declare that the products listed here
sales@sealey.co.uk
e-mail
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