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Abrasive disc cut-off saw

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4.3.
Operating
4.3.1. The cutting disc must be running at its maximum speed before attempting to lower the cutting edge onto the workpiece.
4.3.2. Lower the cutting disc slowly and smoothly down toward the workpiece (avoid jerky movements).
4.3.3. Exert adequate downward pressure on the grip to allow cutting according to the type and size of the material you are work with.
Avoid subjecting disc to excessive strain, always ease disc down against workpiece (a harsh downward impact may break the disc).
Do not over press on the down handle in order to cut workpiece (Never force a disc). Maintain a controlled adequate progression,
which will emit a maximum of sparks (It is normal for sparks to be given off during this task).
4.3.4. when cutting heavy work, move the disc intermittently through the workpiece with steady progression.
4.4.
Completing the cut.
4.4.1. When cutting is completed, carefully raise the cutting disc to its full extent, check that the arm release lever is in the correct position.
4.4.2. Release the trigger and wait until the disc has fully stopped before attempting to remove the workpiece.
4.5.
Mitre cutting.
To cut workpiece at an angle the base of the saw must be adjusted.
4.5.1. To make an angled cut, loosen the vice retaining bolts (fig 3 A) and turn the turntable to required angle by reading
the graduated scale around the perimeter of the table up to a maximum of 45
4.5.2. Re-tighten the retaining bolts and make the cut.
5. CHANGING THE CUTTING DISC
WARNING! Ensure the saw is unplugged from the mains power supply before attempting to change the cutting disc.
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5.1.
Removing disc.
5.1.1. Ensure the arm is fully retracted and held
in the rest position.
5.1.2. View the safety guard to locate the control lever spring
assembly (fig 4a). Press the assembly in to release
and move the guard up the lever. Lock the spring
assembly into the hole at the other end of the guard
slot, thus holding guard in raised position (fig 4).
5.1.3. Check the lever pin is correctly inserted in the
guard hole and is firmly held up.
5.1.4. The centre hole on the safety guard should
now be aligned with the disc nut (fig 4).
5.1.5. Use the face spanner supplied to hold
the disc washer. (fig 5a).
5.1.6. Use 17mm open ended spanner to undo
the fixing bolt then remove disc and parts.
5.1.7. Before fitting the new disc, carefully
clean the support flanges and spacers.
5.2.
Fit disc. (Read chapter 1 safety instructions to ensure disc fitting requirements are followed).
5.2.1. Reposition the inner washer (A) and flange (B) check to ensure a perfect fit on the arbor.
Bring other fittings (C,D,E,F,G) into their respective location.
5.2.2. Tighten the locking bolt (G) by reversing the process in 5.1.5 & 6.
5.2.3. Before plugging the saw into the mains, restore the guard to its original position so that the disc is covered.
5.2.4. Check that the guard is working properly by raising and lowering the operating head.
6. MAINTENANCE
WARNING! Ensure the saw is unplugged from the mains power supply before attempting any maintenance.
6.1.
Regularly clean the dust which accumulates inside the protective guard and on the external parts.
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6.2.
Periodically clean and oil the vice screw.
6.3.
Change the abrasive disc when it is worn and does not operate efficiently.
6.4.
Use and authorised service agent to change the saw brushes.
Abrasive Disc Cut-Off Saw
Models MG305/230VCE & MG314/230VCE
73.23/EEC Low Voltage Directive (S.I. 1994/3260)
89/336/EEC EMC Directive (S.I. 1992/2372 & Amendments).
89/392/EEC Supply of Machinery
(Safety) Regulations 1992 (SI 1992 No. 3073) as amended
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 product. WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof
of which will be required for any claim. INFORMATION: Call on 01284 757525 for a copy of our catalogue. Leave your full name, address & postcode.
01284 757500
fig 4
fig 4a
Declaration of Conformity
are in conformity with the following EEC standards and directives
Signed by Mark Sweetman
The construction file for these products are held by the Manufacturer and may be inspected on request by contacting
Jack Sealey Ltd
For Jack Sealey Ltd. Sole importer into the UK of Sealey
Sole UK Distributor,
Sealey Group, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.
01284 703534
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We, the sole importer into the UK, declare that the products listed here
Date
19th October
E-mail: sales@sealey.co.uk
MG305/230VCE & MG314/230VCE - 0807 -(2) - 191099
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A
fig 5a
1999
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