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- Page 1 10” TABLE SAW 10” TABLE SAW Model: CTS10PLM Part No. 6500741 0302 OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing your new CLARKE 10” TABLE SAW which is designed for DIY and hobby use ONLY Before attempting to operate this machine, please read this instruction manual thoroughly and follow all directions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of both yourself and others around you and, at the same time you should look forward to the machine providing long and trouble free service. -
Page 3: Specifications
(Cutting 50mm soft wood) Please note that the detaiis and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time at going to print. However, CLARKE INTERNATIONAL reserve the right to change specitications at any time without prior notice. Always check machines’ data label Use of machine This machine is designed to rip and cross cut wood exclusively, up to a maximum thickness of 70mm. -
Page 4: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with their operation and use. Exercising respect and caution will considerably lessen the risk of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator or damage to property may result. -
Page 5: Additional Safety Rules For Table Saws
18. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep the blade sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for changing accessories. 19. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep your proper footing and balance at all times. For best footing wear rubber soled footwear. Keep floor clear of oil, scrap wood, etc. -
Page 6: Electrical Connections
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING! If the power cable is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately to avoid shock or fire hazard. Connect the mains lead to a 230 volt (50Hz) domestic electrical supply via a standard 13 amp BS 1363 plug fitted with a 13 amp fuse, or a suitably fused isolator switch. -
Page 7: Features
FEATURES The switch panel incorporates the ON and OFF switches. Your saw also teatures an Overload Protection device, so that it the motor is overloaded (due to feed pressure being too great, dull blade or low voltage), the Overload Relay will intervene, and the motor will automatically cut out. -
Page 8: Glossory Of Terms
The Blade Tilt Lock Handle locks the tilt mechanism atter the blade is adjusted to its desired position. The Blade Height Adjuster Wheel elevates or lowers the blade, It is also used to tilt the blade from to 450 The Blade Tilt Scale shows the degree the blade is tilted. The Rip Fence is for use when rip cuffing timber. -
Page 9: Unpacking And Checking Contents
Separate all parts and check to ensure that all components are accounted for, according to the following list, before discarding any packing material. Should any component be missing or damaged in transit, please contact your CLARKE dealer immediately, or CLARKE Customer Service Department on 020 8988 7400. -
Page 10: Assembly Instructions
ASSEMBLY Before the machine can be used, the loose parts must first be assembled to it, and certain adjustments carried out. Please proceed as follows: A. Handle ( to Blade Height Adjuster Handwheel - see illustration, page 7) Locate the small plastic handle, (item K, Fig. 2). with the centre screw and nut, and screw the nut in fully so that it butts up against the handle. - Page 11 Thread the 55mm bolt through the hole in the Fig.4 NON RECESSED end of the Support Block. (see fig 3), with the lock washer, followed by the flat washer up against the bolt head. Thread the spacer on to the protruding end of the 55mm bolt, and screw the bolt into the mounting hole at the back edge of the table.
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Page 12: Mounting The Saw
If the table saw is to be used in a permanent location, it should be fastened securely to a firm supporting surtace such as a stand or workbench, using the four mounting holes in the base. A Floor Stand is available from your CLARKE dealer, An ideal accessory, giving complete stability together with portability of the machine, Model No. -
Page 13: Important Checks Before Starting
Mounting to Plywood An alternative method of securing your table saw is to fasten the saw base to a mounting board, with a minimum size of 600x600mm. This is to prevent the saw from tipping whilst in use. A good grade of plywood with a minimum thickness of 19mm is recommended. -
Page 14: Operating Instructions
Should the Riving Knife subsequently become out of shape or misaligned, it must be gently eased back into line, or if the damage is more severe, it must be removed and bent back into shape accordingly or replaced. 3. The Saw Blade Check to ensure the blade is sound. -
Page 15: Starting & Stopping
OPERATION 1. Starting and Stopping the Machine The ON and OFF switches are located on the front left of the machine.The left hand, GREEN switch is the ON switch and is marked with an ‘I’ symbol. The right hand RED switch is the OFF switch. It is raised and marked with the symbol ‘0’ For additional safety, the ON switch is a ‘NO VOLT RELEASE’... - Page 16 When width of rip is 50 - 150mm (2” - 6”) wide Fig.14 use a push stick to feed the work. (Fig. 14). When width of rip is narrower than 50mm (2”), the push stick cannot be used because the guard will interfere.
- Page 17 ✘ NEVER make these cuts FREEHAND (without using the rip fence or auxiliary devices when required) because the blade could bind in the cut and cause a KICKBACK. ✘ NEVER stand directly in front of the blade in case of a kickback. Stand to either side. ✘...
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Page 18: Cross Cutting (Incl. Mitre Gauge Adjustments)
4. Crosscutting. Crosscutting is the term used to describe cuts Fig.18 made in timber across the grain. This type of cut requires the use of the MITRE GAUGE. This includes bevel cutting, mitre cutting and compound mitre cutting (described later in this chapter). To perform a cross cutting operation, the work is firmly held against the mitre gauge head, as shown in Fig. -
Page 19: Repetitive Cutting
When crosscutting, you should ALWAYS abide by the following rules: ✔ ALWAYS lock the mitre gauge securely. ✔ ALWAYS remove the rip fence from table during any operations which utilise the mitre gauge. ✔ ALWAYS make sure the blade guard is installed (for ALL sawing operations). ✔... -
Page 20: Mitre Cutting
CAUTION! NEVER use the rip fence as a length stop because the cut-off piece could bind between the fence and the blade causing a kickback. 6. Mitre Cutting Mitre cutting is the term used for cutting at an angle other than 90 to the edge of the wood. -
Page 21: Maintenance
2. Changing the Blade This procedure is explained on page 10 under ‘Assembly’. NOTE: A Clarke 10” TCT Blade. Part No. 6503125, is available as a replacement. See your CLARKE dealer. Replace the blade when the teeth become damaged or dull. -
Page 22: Changing The Saw Blade
3. Adjusting Blade Parallel to the Mitre Gauge Slots This adjustment must be maintained to ensure Fig.25 accuracy and help prevent kickback, it is factory set prior to shipping, but should bechecked periodically to guarantee the performance of your machine, To check and adjust, you should proceed a follows: 3.1 Raise blade as high as it will go. -
Page 23: Adjusting 90 And 45 Degree Positive Stops
4. Adjusting 90 and 45 Degree Positive Stops 4A. Adjusting Positive Stop at 90 Degrees 1. Raise the blade to maximum height. 2. Loosen the blade tilt locking handle and push the height adjuster wheel to the left as far as possible. -
Page 24: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Saw will not start 1. Saw not plugged in 1. Plug in the machine 2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit tripped breaker 3. Power cable damaged 3. Have cable replaced by authorised service centre Does not make 1. -
Page 25: Parts Lists And Diagrams
PARTS LIST Blade Guard Assembly No. Description Part No No. Description Part No. Spring Pin NW026202-00 1 14. Rivet NW024302-001 Push Nut NW021608-001 15. Blade Guard NW300006-100 Anti-kickback Pawl NW270008-000 16. hex. Head Screw NW020304-020 Spacer NW060009-000 17. Fiat Washer NW021101-000 Torsion Spring NW029202-00 1... -
Page 26: Rip Fence Assembly
PARTS LIST Mitre Gauge Assembly No. Description Part No 1. Mitre Gauge Knob NW303169-000 2. Mitre Gauge Body NW302003-000 3. Plastic Washer NW021502-001 4. Panhead Screw NW020110-002 5. Mitre Gauge Pointer NW270144-000 6. Mitre Gauge Bar NW203009-000 Rip Fence Assembly No. - Page 27 PARTS LIST Description Part No. NW221005-001 Table ..................NW270014-000 Table Insert ................NW020200-004 Pan Head Screw ..............NW024501-001 Tinnerman Nut ..............NW020202-002 Pan Head Screw ..............NW020202-004 Pan Head Screw ..............NW030800-004 Pan Head Screw ..............NW020312-002 Pa8.n Head Screw .............. NW270112-000 Front Plate ................
- Page 28 PARTS DIAGRAM...
- Page 29 NW375002-000 43. Riving Knife 20. Roil Pin NW026103-001 NW270020-100 44. Riving Knife Bkt 21. Hex Head Screw NW028303-002 NW270020-101 22. Spacer NW130013-000 ** A 10in TCT Blade is available as a replacement. Contact your CLARKE dealer, quoting Part No. 6503125...
- Page 30 PARTS DIAGRAM Motor and Blade Adjuster Components...
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