www.evolutionpowertools.com TABLE OF CONTENTS English Page 02 Deutsch Seite 32 Español Página 68 Français Page 104 Italiano Pagina 140 Nederlands Pagina 176 Important Information Page 03 Guarantee Page 03 Specification Page 04 Labels & Symbols Page 05 General Safety Rules Page 06 Safety Precautions for All Saws Page 06...
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LABELS & SYMBOLS WARNING: Do not operate the saw if any Symbol Description warning and/or instruction labels are missing or damaged. Contact evolution power tools for Volts replacement labels. Only use genuine Evolution replacement Amperes blades. Unauthorized blades may be dangerous! Keep the blades securely fastened.
www.evolutionpowertools.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment is fitted with an approved cord and Distractions can cause you to lose control. plug for its intended country of use. Do not change the cord or plug in any way.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, Power tools are dangerous in the hands of or hearing protection used for appropriate untrained users. e) Maintain power tools. Check for conditions will reduce personal injuries. misalignment or binding of moving parts, c) Avoid accidental starting.
Wearing gloves when handling saw blades or knife regularly and replace it if it is worn. Use rough material. only a genuine Evolution riving knife as this is a f) Saw blades should be carried in a holder dedicated component for this machine.
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Mitre Gauge o) Use recommended accessories. Only use Assembly genuine Evolution accessories. p) Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that Hold Down Clamp is damaged should be carefully checked to...
www.evolutionpowertools.com ASSEMBLY & OPERATION Note: Some minor assembly is required to prepare this machine for use. Please refer to the Service Parts Diagram. Some of the following tasks can be carried out with the machine still in its packaging if desired. WARNING : Do not connect this machine to a power supply until assembly has been completed, and a thorough safety check of the...
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www.evolutionpowertools.com ASSEMBLY & OPERATION 2. Fitting the Riving Knife WARNING: Ensure that this procedure is only carried out with the machine disconnected from the mains supply. The Riving Knife is a very important component, and must be fitted correctly. The Riving Knife has two functions: •...
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www.evolutionpowertools.com ASSEMBLY & OPERATION To attach the assembled Rip Fence to the machine: • Hook the rear of the Rip Fence Guide over the rear Rip Fence Rail. (Fig. 6A) • With the handle in its upper position, locate the front of the Rip Fence over the front Rip Fence Rail.
www.evolutionpowertools.com ASSEMBLY & OPERATION • Check the operation of the blade guard. Ensure that it is working efficiently and covers the blade entirely at the sides as well as the crown. • Lower the blade a little and recheck that the blade guard operation.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com ASSEMBLY & OPERATION 2. Raising/Lowering the blade WARNING : Only make adjustments to the machine when the machine is switched OFF and the blade is stationary. Note: This machine is equipped with a dual function folding handle hand-wheel. In its ‘normal’ (outer) position the hand- wheel is used to raise or lower the blade.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com ASSEMBLY & OPERATION 4. Rip Fence Guide This machine is fitted with a two piece Rip Fence. We recommend that the Rip Fence is normally used in conjunction with its adjustable Face piece. The Rip Fence should be positioned to the RH side of the blade and is locked in position by using the locking lever.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com ASSEMBLY & OPERATION To reposition the Rip Fence Face: • Loosen the two thumb nuts to the RH side of the Rip Fence. • Slide out the Rip Fence Face extrusion. • Re-attach the Rip Fence Face in the ‘Lo’ position. •...
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www.evolutionpowertools.com ASSEMBLY & OPERATION Note: Each of the fast index screws has been factory set for angular accuracy. All the index screws can be adjusted if necessary. The ‘stop plate’ should rotate easily. It is important that the punched swage on the plate (Fig. 21) which prevents it from being over-rotated and potentially fouling the ‘T’...
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www.evolutionpowertools.com ASSEMBLY & OPERATION To Check 45 Settings • Raise the blade to its full height. • Place the 45 square on the machine table with one face resting accurately against the saw blades body. (Fig. 25) • Check that the Mitre Gauge is set at one of the 45 settings.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com ASSEMBLY & OPERATION Sliding Carriage System This machine is fitted with a Sliding Carriage to the LH side of the blade. This facility can be particularly useful when cross- cutting small section material such as metal box-section or extrusions etc. The sliding carriage should always be used with the Mitre Gauge locked to it in the desired position.
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ASSEMBLY & OPERATION BASIC TABLE SAW OPERATIONS Multi-purpose blade The Rage 5 comes fitted with a multi-purpose TCT blade which is capable of cutting many materials. We recommend that a workshop dust extraction system is always attached to the dust extraction port (Fig. 30) when cutting wood or wooden products to prevent any possible build up of sawdust in the lower blade guard.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com ASSEMBLY & OPERATION 3. Bevel crosscutting Bevel crosscutting is the same as crosscutting but with the blade tilted at an angle. Tilt the blade to the desired angle as previously described, and ensure that it is locked in place. Set the mitre gauge to 90 and adjust the faceplate so that it does not touch or foul the saw blade as it passes.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com ASSEMBLY & OPERATION 6. Rip cutting Rip cutting is cutting along the length of a piece of material rather than across it. Rip cutting should always be done with the Rip Fence Face set to the desired width and on the RH side of the machines table.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com ASSEMBLY & OPERATION Note: Although the Mitre Gauge can be locked in any desired position along the ‘T’ slot it does have a dedicated position to the front of the carriage, where the locking screw will engage in a hole in the sliding carriage body. (Fig. 38) •...
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www.evolutionpowertools.com ASSEMBLY & OPERATION WARNING: Ensure that the machine is disconnected from the mains supply before any maintenance tasks or adjustments are attempted. CHANGING THE BLADE Note: We recommend that the operator considers wearing protective gloves when handling or changing the machines blade. 1.
MAINTENANCE Note: Use only a genuine Evolution Riving Knife, as this is a dedicated component for this machine. Non genuine parts could be dangerous. If in any doubt, please contact the Helpline. Push Stick A plastic push stick is provided with the machine and has its own dedicated storage brackets to the RH side of the machines main body.
www.evolutionpowertools.com ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Machine will not start. Plug removed from outlet Replace plug and/or switch socket or outlet socket...
In accordance with EN ISO 17050-1:2004 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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