www.evolutionpowertools.com TABLE OF CONTENTS* English Page 02 Deutsch Seite 40 Français Page 82 Italiano Pagina 126 日本語 ページ 168 Nederlands Pagina 204 MACHINE SPECIFICATION Introduction Guarantee Vibration Intended use of this Power Tool Prohibited use of this Power Tool SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Electrical Safety General Power Tool Safety Instructions Health Advice...
‘online’ as explained in the A4 online not exhaustive) blades, cutters, drills, chisels guarantee registration leaflet included or paddles etc. In no event shall Evolution with this machine. You can also scan the Power Tools be liable for loss or damage...
Do not operate this machine if warning and/or instruction labels are missing a. The actual vibration level during use or damaged. Contact Evolution Power Tools for will depend on the workpiece stability/ replacement labels. rigidity and the condition of the cutter being used.
This machine is fitted with the correct Sliding Mitre Saw and has been designed to moulded plug and mains lead for the be used with special Evolution Multipurpose designated market. If the supply cord is blades. Only use blades designed for use in...
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www.evolutionpowertools.com SAVE ALL WARNINGS f) If operating a power tool in a damp & INSTRUCTIONS FOR location is unavoidable, use a residual FUTURE REFERENCE current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to (2.4) your mains-operated (corded) power tool or 3) General Power Tool Safety Warnings...
www.evolutionpowertools.com (2.5) (2.6) 5) General Power Tool Safety Warnings 4) General Power Tool Safety Warnings [Power tool use and care]. [Service]a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
www.evolutionpowertools.com (3.5) (3.6) MITRE SAW SPECIFIC SAFETY PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) The following specific safety instructions for Mitre Saws are based on the requirements of Hearing protection should be worn in order EN61029-2-9:2009. to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss. Eye protection should be worn in order to BLADE SAFETY prevent the possibility of the loss of sight...
www.evolutionpowertools.com (3.7) (3.8) SAFE OPERATION PERFORM CUTS CORRECTLY & SAFELY Always ensure that you have selected the correct saw blade for the material being cut. Do not use Wherever practicable always secure the work this mitre saw to cut materials other than those piece to the saw table using the work clamp specified in this Instruction Manual.
Remove Additional accessories and information on the machine, together with the accessories the use and type of accessory suitable for your supplied from the packaging. machine can be obtained by contacting your local dealer or Evolution Power Tools.
www.evolutionpowertools.com (7.1) ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION WARNING: Always disconnect the saw from the power source before making any adjustments. Note: It is recommended that all instructions are always read before operating. (7.2) Permanently mounting the mitre saw To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected saw movement, Fig.
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• Never exchange the laser module assembly for a different type or class of laser. • Repairs to the laser module must only be conducted by Evolution Power Tools or their authorized agent.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com LASER ADJUSTMENT FOR EUROPEAN PLUG MODELS WARNING: At no time during this procedure should the motor be started. To check laser alignment: • Place a piece of cardboard, or similar, onto the rotary table of the machine. (a)(b) • With the carriage slide in the rearmost position, lower the Cutting Head so that a blade tooth makes a mark in the cardboard.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com LASER ADJUSTMENT FOR NORTH AMERICAN PLUG MODELS WARNING: At no time during this procedure should the motor be started. The Laser Module is held in a ‘mounting block’ , The ‘mounting block, itself is located within the machine on two (2) sprung loaded socket headed screws.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com Note: The above adjustments & alignments should be checked on a regular basis to ensure laser accuracy. Note: The following WARNING labels may be found on this machine: LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT LASER SAFETY The Laser guide line used in this product uses a class 2 Laser with a maximum power output of 1mW at a wave length of between 635...
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www.evolutionpowertools.com To use the laser guide for an unknown angle: • Mark the position of the cut to be made on the workpiece using a pencil etc. • Place the workpiece on the rotary table and against the fence. • Adjust the mitre saw to give the approximate angle of cut. Do not tighten the mitre lock handle at this stage.
www.evolutionpowertools.com • When cutting is complete re-adjust the depth stop so that the Cutting Head can be locked in the down position by the head latching pin. Note: In many circumstances the depth stop can be left at the selected setting if desired. When the depth stop ‘stop plate’ is re- turned to the ‘normal’...
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www.evolutionpowertools.com (8.3) (8.4) BODY AND HAND POSITIONING ADJUSTMENT OF PRECISION ANGLES (Fig. 11) • Never place your hands within the ‘no hands Several checks/adjustments are possible on this zone’ (at least 150mm away from the blade). machine. The operator will require a 90 Keep hands away from the path of the blade.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com BEVEL ANGLES (0 AND 45 Bevel Stop Adjustment • Ensure that the Cutting Head is in the locked down position with the latching pin fully engaged in its socket. (see Fig.19) • Ensure that the Cutting Head is upright, against its stop and on the scale.
www.evolutionpowertools.com Bevel Stop Adjustment • Loosen the Bevel Lock Handle and tilt the Cutting Head completely to the left until it rests against the 45 stop. • Use a Set Square to see if the blade is at 45 to the table (avoiding the TCT tips).
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www.evolutionpowertools.com • Ensure that the Cutting Head is in the locked down position with the latching pin fully engaged in its socket • Place a Set Square on the table with one short edge against the Fence and the other short edge against the Blade (avoiding the TCT tips).
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www.evolutionpowertools.com UNLATCHING AND RAISING THE CUTTING HEAD Step 1 & 2 (Fig. 21) WARNING: To avoid serious injury, NEVER perform the unlocking or locking procedure unless the saw is OFF and the blade stopped. To Release the Cutting Head from the Locked Down position: • Gently press down on the Cutting Handle.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com • Slide the Cutting Head to the rear as far as it will go. • Tighten the slide lock screw. (Fig. 24) • Place the workpiece on the table and against the fence and secure with clamp(s) as appropriate. • Grasp the saw handle.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com • Always push the Cutting Head to the full rear position during each cut. (Fig. 28) • When the cut has been completed, release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to stop. • Allow the Cutting Head to rise to its upper position, with the lower blade guard completely covering the blade teeth, and the Cutting Head locked in the upper position, before releasing the Cutting Handle.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com BEVEL CUTTING - TILTING THE CUTTING HEAD A bevel cut (Fig. 32) is made with the rotary table set at 0 mitre. Note: It may be necessary to adjust the upper section of the Fence to provide clearance for the moving Cutting Head. The Cutting Head can be tilted from the normal 0 (perpendicular position) to a maximum angle of 45...
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www.evolutionpowertools.com Ensure that the Crown Moulding is correctly positioned on the rotary table before making the cut. When cutting operations are completed, return the Cutting Head to the vertical position and return the Crown Moulding Pin to its outer (disengaged) positioned. (8.7) COMPOUND CUTTING (Fig.
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WARNING: Only use genuine Evolution blades or those blades specifically recommended by Evolution Power Tools and which are designed for this machine. Ensure that the maximum speed of the blade is higher than the speed of the motor.
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North American models only are supplied with a silver dual-sided inner-flange which enables you to safely fit Evolution multipurpose blades with a 25.4mm (1”) arbor and by ‘reversing’ this dual-sided inner-flange, you can also safely fit saw blades with a 16mm (5/8”) arbor as available in the North American market.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com 2) 16mm (5/8”) ARBOR BLADES 16mm (5/8”) ARBOR (REVERSE SIDE OF FIG 40B) WARNING: Only carry out this operation with the machine disconnected from the mains supply. WARNING: You must ensure the silver dual-sided inner flange side marked 16mm (5/8”) visible to you is correct for the blade arbor you are fitting.
(8.12) USE OF OPTIONAL EVOLUTION ACCESSORIES Not supplied as original equipment. All accessories can be purchased from Evolution Power Tools. See ‘Additional Accessories’ section. (8.13) DUST BAG A Dust Bag can be fitted to the extraction port at the rear of Fig.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com • Right Hand side. Loosen the support retaining screw located in the top front of the machines base. • Insert the workpiece supports bars into the retaining holes in the base. Push fully home to ensure positive location. Note: Approximately 75mm of the Workpiece Support Bar should slide into the base to provide positive location.
www.evolutionpowertools.com FINAL SAFETY CHECKS Condition Slides Inserted through the Bevel Neck and connected to the Cutting Head. Locating lugs successfully deployed Positive Stop Locking Installed onto Locking Mechanism Lever Mitre Locking Handle Installed onto Locking Screw Power Cable Routed correctly and fastened to back slide bracket. 50 –...
FOR BUSINESS USERS IN inserts (sold in handed pairs) are available THE EUROPEAN UNION from your supplier or Evolution Power Tools. To replace the table inserts: If you wish to discard electrical and electronic • Remove the 3 or 4 cross-head screws that equipment, please contact your dealer or secure one of the inserts to the rotary table.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The manufacturer of the product covered by this Declaration is: Evolution Power Tools, Venture One, Longacre Close, Holbrook Industrial Estate, Sheffield, S20 3FR. The manufacturer hereby declares that the machine as detailed in this declaration fulfils all the relevant provisions of the Machinery Directive and other appropriate directives as detailed below.
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