Axminster 250mm Slide Mitre Saw User Manual page 8

General Safety Precautions for Mitre Saw...
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DO NOT change blades with power connected. Always use the correct accessories;
especially the correctly sized spanner on the arbor bolt, DO NOT risk damaging the saw by
using incorrectly fitting accessories. If the saw does not have a specific device to lock the
saw shaft, DO NOT jam/wedge the motor fan, it is better to wedge the saw blade with a
piece of scrap timber. After fitting the blade, make sure that all ancillary tools used during
the blade change operation have been stowed away correctly. REMEMBER THE ARBOR
BOLT HAS A LEFT HAND THREAD.
When fitting blades, refer to the manufacturer's instructions concerning the maximum
capabilities of the saw, i.e. cutting capacities and capabilities in various materials,
observance of these guidelines, and clean, sharp saw blades ensure maximum
performance and optimise the life of your saw.
DO NOT overload the saw. (Try to cut too fast)
CHECK that the blade is fitted correctly, i.e. check that the blade is seated properly, the
arbor bolt is fastened and a manual rotation of the blade does not indicate any wobble.
CHECK that the kerf slot in the saw gullet (and under) is clear. The kerf slot is fully
enclosed, as a safety measure, to protect against the saw teeth protruding through table.
REMEMBER to clean it regularly.
If the saw gullet gets damaged it may not support the work close up to the blade and this
will result in bad breakout. Replace the saw gullet as soon as possible.
CHECK the basic parameters of the saw, viz:- check the blade is vertical to the turn table
when the tilt indicator reads '0'; check the blade is perpendicular to the rear fence when the
turn indicator reads '0'. This will give you confidence that the angles you wish to set on the
saw will be correct. If either of these basic parameters is not met, refer to the specific
section in the Instruction Manual that deals with "Setting up your machine".
Set the required mitre angle or tilt angle or both, then carry out a "dry" run to ensure that
you will be able to complete the saw cut without any problems. Connect the power, give the
machine a quick "burst" off load and in a safe position to check that everything is correct
before proceeding with the work operation.
Make sure that the wood is hard against the backfence before starting the saw.
Always allow the saw to run up to speed before attempting to cut.
Pull the saw over in a smooth continuous movement.
We strongly advise that all material is clamped to the table before any sawing is carried out.
When 'fine' cutting e.g. beads, architraves, framing, etc., if the material is still 'breaking out'
at the rear of the cut, you may be able to minimise the damage by the addition of a thin
facing board of an appropriate hardwood, clamped or screwed across the face of the fence
to act as a "spelch".(Make sure you fasten the board on both sides of the fence and cut the
saw slot before any actual work is done.)
When you have finished the cut, allow the saw to rise to its 'up' position, check that the
lower guard has returned to cover the saw blade. Allow the blade to come to a stop before
removing the workpiece.
When working with timber than is bent, bowed, in wind, cupped, etc., make sure that the
offending timber is placed to the machine such that the cut will not allow the timber to 'fall'
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to the table or fence and pinch the saw blade.