The electric motor has been designed for 230V and 240V only. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. Note: The supply of 230V and 240V on Ozito tools are interchangeable for Australia and New Zealand.
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CMG-421 manual opt 2 24/5/05 4:48 PM Page 5 GENERAL 1. Keep work areas clean. Cluttered work areas and benches can cause accidents. 2. Consider work area environment. Do not expose your tool to high humidity or rain. Do not use your tool in damp or wet conditions. Keep the work area well lit.
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Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this appliance. 22. Replacement of the supply cord. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised Ozito Service Agent in order to avoid a hazard.
CMG-421 manual opt 2 24/5/05 4:48 PM Page 7 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Always Wear eye protection. • Keep hands out of the path of saw blade. • Do not operate saw without the safety guard in place. • Do not perform any operation freehand.
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CMG-421 manual opt 2 24/5/05 4:48 PM Page 8 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) • Don’t Attempt to cut small pieces 100mm (4”) without clamping. • Don’t Reach around or behind saw blade. • Don’t Reach underneath the saw unless it is turned off and unplugged.
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CMG-421 manual opt 2 24/5/05 4:48 PM Page 9 FAMILIARISATION (cont.) Locking Cutting Head in the Down Position When transporting the saw, the cutting arm should always be locked in the down position. This can be done by lowering the cutting head and pulling the lock pin out off the cradle, rotate it 90°...
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CMG-421 manual opt 2 24/5/05 4:48 PM Page 10 ASSEMBLY (cont.) 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. Move the cutting head to the up position as described in the FAMILIARISATION section. 3. Rotate the blade protection cover allowing access to the blade bolt by lining up the notched section on the blade cover to the bolt head.
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CMG-421 manual opt 2 24/5/05 4:48 PM Page 11 ADJUSTMENTS (cont.) Adjusting Pointers It may become necessary to adjust a pointer. To reset the bevel pointer first set the bevel in the upmost right position. If the pointer is not indicating 0º, simply loosen the screw, adjust the pointer accordingly and fasten the screw.
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CMG-421 manual opt 2 24/5/05 4:48 PM Page 12 ADJUSTMENTS (cont.) Adjusting Fence 90º to the Blade If the fence, is ever removed from the saw it should be adjusted so it is 90º to the blade when it is replaced as follows: 1.
CMG-421 manual opt 2 24/5/05 4:48 PM Page 13 OPERATION Guard Actuation and Visibility The blade protection guard on your saw has been designed to rise when the cutting head is brought down. When the cutting head is raised the protection guard retracts, covering the blade.
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CMG-421 manual opt 2 24/5/05 4:48 PM Page 14 OPERATION (cont.) Bevel Cuts A bevel cut is a cross cut made with the saw blade at a bevel to the wood. In order to set the bevel, loosen the bevel lock lever and move the saw head to the left as desired.
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CMG-421 manual opt 2 24/5/05 4:48 PM Page 15 OPERATION (cont.) Cutting Aluminium Note: Do not use the standard saw blade provided. This is for wood only. You must purchase an appropriate aluminium cutting blade from your nearest hardware store.
Do not attempt any form of repair. Tool should be taken to an authorised service agent for any maintenance or repair not detailed in this manual. Note: Ozito Industries will not be responsible for any damage or injuries caused by repairing of the tool by an unauthorised person or by mishandling of the tool.
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CMG-421 manual opt 2 24/5/05 4:48 PM Page 17 CONTENTS 1 x Slide Compound Mitre Saw CMG-421 1 x Allen key 1 x 60 Tooth TCT blade 1 x Spare set of carbon brushes 1 x Dust bag 1 x Material clamp...
PURCHASED FROM: ________________________________________________ DATE PURCHASED: _________________________________________________ 3 YEAR REPLACEMENT WARRANTY Your Ozito tool is guaranteed for a period of 36 months from the original date of purchase and is intended for DIY (Do it yourself) use only. WARNING The following actions will result in the warranty being void.
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