Operation Of The Laser; Setting The Laser - Axminster 250mm Slide Mitre Saw User Manual

Operation of the Laser...

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modify the laser to try to increase its power output.
The laser fitted to the AWSMS10 Sliding Mitre Saw provides a convenient visual guide for
lining up the saw blade with a line marked on the timber.
Power comes to the laser from the mains input via a transformer and a toggle switch
mounted in the handle of the saw (See fig K). It should be noted that power is fed to the
input side of the transformer for as long as the machine is connected to the mains and that
the on/off switch operates only on the low voltage output from the transformer to the laser.
The position of the laser can be adjusted to align the beam precisely with the saw blade.
There are no serviceable parts in the laser so if a problem occurs you will need to
contact Axminster Power Tool Centre Customer Services Department.

Setting the Laser...

Take a wide board with a true straight edge and mark a line across the width using an
accurate square. (See fig L) Position the board up against the fence, lower the blade onto
the board and line up the left hand side of the blade with the line. (See fig M) Switch on the
laser and check the alignment of the laser beam with the line marked on the board.
(See fig N) If the alignment is out, the laser can be adjusted as follows:
Check that the laser line is a fine line, not dispersed or splayed. Adjust this by loosening the
caphead screw of the holder slightly, and twist the laser to give a fine straight line;
(See fig O) retighten the holding screw. Loosen the caphead bolt that secures the
mounting bracket to the frame. (See fig P) Move the fitting until the laser is lined up,(this
can involve a small amount of twisting) almost lined up etc. Tighten the bolt very lightly and
check again. Unfortunately, even a very small movement will move the laser line
appreciably. Tightening the bolt must be done with care and may require several attempts
to get 'right' correctly. When all is correct remove the board and any tools you have used
during the setting up procedure, reconnect the saw to the mains supply.
Square
Fig L
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Fig M
THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A
CLASS 2 LASER. DO NOT LOOK
DIRECTLY INTO THE LASER BEAM
Pencil mark
Pencil mark
Laser line
Fig N