Operating Instructions - Guild BMS210G Instruction Manual

Operating Instructions

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1. RELEASING THE SAW HEAD (SEE FIG E1, E2)
When boxed or during storage, transportation, the saw head is locked in the down position.
To release the head ready for operation, apply downward pressure and pull out the lock pin
(a) The head will be raised gently to upper position.
2. STARTING THE SAW (SEE FIG F)
Press the trigger switch (18). Allow the motor to reach full speed. When the blade has reached
maximum speed, unlock the blade guard by operating the safety release lever (2) using your thumb.
3. CHOP CUT (SEE FIG G1, G2)
Chop cut is used mainly for narrow pieces, i.e. the lock screw of slide rod is tightened and
the head assembly is lowered to cut through the workpiece.
1) Connect the machine to power outlet, ensure that the mains cable is clear of the blade
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and base plate.
2) Position the material to be cut on the rotary table, ensure it is firmly clamped so that it
will not move during cutting.
3) Ensure that the rotary table locking knob (7) and bevel lock lever (19) is tightened before
cutting.
4) Press the trigger switch and allow the saw blade to run up the speed.
5) Still holding in the trigger, using your thumb simply press the safety release lever. It will
then be possible to push the saw head down by the handle.
6) Continue to move the saw head down smoothly and make the cut exerting only gentle
pressure on the downward stroke, letting the saw do the work.
4. CROSS PULL CUT (SEE FIG H1, H2)
A mitre cut is made at 0° bevel and any mitre angle in the range from 45° left to 45° right. It can
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