Wickes BMS2102 Manual page 16

Fig. E2
2. CHOP CUT (SEE FIG. M1, M2)
Chop cut is used mainly for narrow pieces, i.e. the slide
rod lock knob is tightened and the saw head is lowered
to cut through the workpiece.
1) Connect the machine to power outlet ensure that the
mains cable is clear of the blade and base plate.
2) Position the material to be cut on the rotating mitre
table with one edge securely against the fence,
ensure it is firmly clamped with the work clamp so
that it will not move during cutting.
3) Loosen the slide rod lock knob by turning it anti-
clockwise and slide the saw head to rear position as
far as it will go. Lock the slide rod by turning the slide
rod lock knob clockwise.
NOTE: Ensure that the mitre table lock latch and bevel
lock lever are tightened before cutting.
WARNING: ALWAYS tighten the slide rod lock
knob. Failure to do so will cause the blade
suddenly climb up on the top of the workpiece and
force itself towards you.
4) Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the
cutting operation just to make sure that no problems
will occur when the cut is made.
5) Hold the operating handle firmly when squeezing the
on/off switch. Allow several seconds for the blade to
reach maximum speed.
6) Press and hold the on/off switch, slowly lower the
saw head and blade into and through the work-piece.
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.
7) Release the on/off switch. Allow the saw blade
to stop rotating BEFORE raising the blade out of
the work-piece. Wait until the blade stops before
removing the workpiece.
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Fig. M1
Fig. M2