EXEL 5156 Original Operating Instructions page 11

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2.MOUNTING HOLES
• Before use, the saw can be fixed to a firm, level surface with the 4 mounting bolts
(10) (Not supplied).
• Four holes are provided in the base of the saw to enable it to be fixed to a bench, or
other supporting surface.
• To mount the saw, process as follows:
1) Locate and mark where the saw is to be mounted.
2) Drill 4 holes through the surface.
3) Place the mitre saw on the surface aligning holes in base when holes drilled in the
surface. Install holes, washers and nuts.
CAUTION!Make sure that the mounting surface is not warped as an uneven
surface can cause binding and inaccurate sawing.
3.WORKPIECE CLAMP
• When cutting workpiece, the boards should always be clamped with the Workpiece
Clamp (19) (provided).
• The workpiece clamp is preassembled. Insert the height adjustment pillar into the
workpiece clamp holder (31) on either side of the base if necessary.
4. EXTENDABLEWORKPIECE SUPPORT
For supporting long workpiece, fix the Extendable workpiece support (9) and adjust
the length to suit the long work pieces. Then tighten the locking knob (30) of base.
5. RELEASE BOLT
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 on the
saw armand pull out the release bolt (32), rotate the knob to unlock the saw head.
The head will be raised gently to upper position. The saw must never be used with
the release bolt locking the head down.
6. MITRE TABLE LOCKS
• The turntable locking handle (12) are used to lock the table at the desired mitre
angle.
• The mitre sawcuts from0° to 45° both left and right. To adjust the mitre angle
loosen the turntable locking handle (12) anticlockwise and uplift adjustment lever
(13) then rotate the mitre table to the desired position.
• The mitre table features positive click stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30° and 45°
for quick setting of common mitre angles.
7. BEVEL LOCK
The bevel locking handle (28) is used to set the blade at the desired bevel angle. The
mitre saw bevel cuts from 0° to 45° to the left. To adjust the bevel angle loosen
the bevel lock anticlockwise and adjust the saw armto the desired bevel angle.
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