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4.8.
ADJUSTING BLADE PARALLEL TO MITRE GAUGE SLOTS.
The saw blade was adjusted parallel to the mitre gauge slots by the factory. Check that alignment is true before using the saw.
If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows.
4.8.1. Raise the blade to its highest position and adjust the blade so it is 90
4.8.2. Select a tooth on the saw blade that is set to the left. Mark this tooth with a pencil or marker.
4.8.3. Using a combination square, place the body of the square against the mitre gauge slot (fig 15.A) and adjust the blade so that the
marked tooth just touches the squares tip (B).
4.8.4. Move square to the other end of blade (fig 16). Rotate blade and check the same marked tooth to see that it just touches the square.
4.8.5. If the front and back measurements are not identical, loosen the four screws (fig 17.C). Carefully move the saw blade until the blade is
parallel with the mitre gauge slot. Re-tighten the four screws securely.
Note: If sufficient adjustment is not achieved, loosen screw (fig 17. E) and follow 4.8.5. again. When blade is square tighten screws C & E.
4.9
ADJUSTING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SPLITTER AND SAW BLADE.
The correct gap between splitter and saw blade is 2 to 3mm. If adjustment is required, loosen the two screws (fig 19) and correct
the gap. When the gap is correct re-tighten the screws.
fig 15.
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! As with all power tools, there are potential hazards involved with the operation and use of this saw. It is therefore vital to
ensure you have read, understood and apply all the safety instructions in chapter 1. Familiarise yourself again with the specific saw
safety rules for each step of the following operation. Failure to do so may cause serious damage or personal injury and may invalidate
your warranty. Disconnect the saw from the mains power before adjusting or setting accessories. Ensure all locks, bolt, and nuts are
secure and the blade is in good condition and correctly positioned. ALWAYS USE the saw guard in down position before turning the
saw blade on. Wear approved safety eye protection.
5.1.
CROSS CUTTING
Cross cutting requires the use of the mitre gauge to position and guide the work.
Place the workpiece against the mitre gauge and advance both the
gauge and the work toward the saw blade (fig 20). The mitre gauge
may be used in either left or right table slot.
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CAUTION! If you are bevel cross cutting ( i.e. blade is tilted) ensure
you place the mitre in the RIGHT hand table slot only. This will ensure
that the blade is tilted away from the mitre gauge and your hands.
5.1.1. When you have completed the cross cut, the waste off-cut will be
un-supported and may remain on the saw table, or may fall from the
table. Before starting therefore, consider how you will handle the off-cut.
5.1.2. Check that everything is ready and that the blade guard is down.
Plug the saw into the mains power supply and switch the saw on.
Remove the fence arm if the work extends beyond the side of the table.
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WARNING! DO NOT attempt to pick up a short off-cut before the saw
blade has completely stopped. In principal, only pieces over 300mm (1ft)
long may be handled,and only then by ensuring all safety rules in chapter 1 are followed.
5.1.3. Hold work firmly against the mitre gauge and table, (hold main
supporting item & not the piece that will become the off-cut) (fig 20).
5.1.4.
Slowly move the workpiece forward into the rotating blade. Continue holding
work firmly whilst passing it completely through blade and the piece is cut in two.
5.1.5. Before drawing the workpiece back towards yourself, move it slightly to the side so that it is clear of the saw blade.
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WARNING! DO NOT use the fence as a cut off gauge when cross-cutting.
NOTE: For added safety you can fit an auxiliary wood-facing to the mitre gauge. To do so prepare and cut to size an appropriate
wooden face and fix it to the mitre gauge by using screws passed through the two slots provided in the mitre body.
5.2.
RIP SAWING.
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WARNING! The same safety precaution must be adhered to as stated at the beginning of chapter 5.
Ripping is when a board or similar workpiece is held against the rip fence and cut along the length
(fig 21). The fence is used to position and guide the workpiece through the saw.
The workpiece is laid flat on the saw table with one edge held tightly against the rip fence.
The safety guard has anti-kickback fingers and a splitter to prevent the saw cut
from closing and binding the blade. Proceed as follows:
5.2.1. Fit the rip fence at the depth of cut required and lock it to the saw table.
5.2.2. Before starting consider how you will handle the workpiece and the off-cut when
ripping is complete. Depending on the size and type of work, off-cuts and work
may remain on the table, or, tilt up slightly and be caught by the rear end of the
blade guard, or, fall to the floor. We recommend a support is provided at the rear of
the saw table to keep the work and off-cut from falling. Alternatively the feed may
continue to the end of the table, after which the workpiece may be lifted and brought
back along the outside edge of the fence back towards yourself. Off-cuts that remain on the table must not be touched until the saw
blade has completely stopped.
5.2.3. Check all is ready and blade guard is down. Plug saw into the mains power supply and switch on.
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