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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION! Make sure the saw is unplugged from the power source before making any adjustment.
To ensure the safe, accurate and efficient operation of the saw, the following adjustments procedures must all be complet-
ed.
When all adjustments have been made, make sure all of the keys and tools are removed from the machine, and that all
screws, bolts and other fasteners are properly tightened.
Do not use the saw until you have followed these procedures.
Check that all external parts are working properly and are in good condition while making these adjustments.
Any and all damaged or broken parts must be replaced by a qualified technician before using the saw.
Check the following settings t o be sure to get an accurate cut.
1. CHECKING AND SETTING ANGLES IN RELATION TO THE BLADE
The different angle settings for mitre cuts were adjusted when the machine was manufactured. However, t o ensure accurate
work, check the precision of the angles before using your mitre saw.
ADJUSTING THE REAR SUPPORT GUIDE FOR go
0
MITRE CUT:
Make sure the blade is perpendicular to the guide.
1. Lock the saw head in the down position.
2. Loosen the table rotation handle and set it to o". Tighten the table rotation handle.
3. Loosen the bevel locking handle of the saw head at the rear of the machine and set the head at o°.
Then tighten the bevel locking handle of the head saw.
4. Place one of the ends of a square (A) Fig.7 (not included) against the guide (B) and the other against the saw blade.
Make sure the square is properly positioned along the
blade without coming into contact with the teeth. When the square is
correctly positioned, the t w o ends of the latter
must be fully in contact with the saw blade and
the guide.
5. If the blade is not in contact with the square, adjust the
guide as follows:
• Slide the two extensions of the guide outwards
as described in the preceding paragraph.
• Loosen the guide's 4 adjusting bolts (C) Fig.7.
• Place the square against the saw blade. Move the
guide until it is fully in contact with the extremity
of the square.
• Tighten the adjustment bolts of the guide (C).
ADJUSTING THE SAW TABLE IN RELATION TO THE BLADE:
Make sure the blade is perpendicular to the saw table.
1. Lock the saw head in the down position.
2. Loosen the table rotation handle and set it to 0°.
Tighten the table rotation handle.
3. Loosen the bevel locking handle of the saw head
at the rear of the machine and set the head too".
Then tighten the bevel locking handle
of the saw head.
4. While lowering the saw head, place one end
of a square (A) Fig.8 (not included) against the saw table and
the other end against the blade. Make sure that the t w o
sides of the square are in contact with the blade without touching
teeth. When the square is correctly positioned,
both ends of it are fully
in contact with the saw blade as well as the table
the mitre saw.To do this, turn the saw blade by hand
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H i d check the squareness of the blade with the saw table.
», If the saw blade does not completely come into contact w i t h
I he end of the square:
• Slide the extension of the right to guide to the
exterior.
• Loosen the locking nuts (A) Fig.9 (located
on each side of the bevel handle of the
saw head) to release the two bolts (B).
• Loosen the bevel locking handle
(C) of the saw head and pull the adjustment knob (D)
towa rds yourself.
• Place the square against the saw table.
• Adjust the two bolts (B) for adjusting the bevel
until the two ends of the square
are in contact with the blade and the table.
• Tighten the bevel locking handle
(C) and the speed nuts (A).
• Check the squareness of the blade in
relation to the saw table.
61 Make sure the bevel angle indicator (B) Fig.8 is aligned with o°.
a. ADJUSTING THE BEVEL OF THE SAW HEAD AND THE STOP
You can incline the head of your machine from o° to 45
0
to the right
ind to the left.
1. To adjust the bevel, loosen the
bevel locking handle (A) Fig.10 at the rear of the
saw.
2. To tilt the saw head to the left, unlock the
lock handle (A) and then tilt the saw head from o° to45°
with the aid of the handle.
When correctly adjusted, tighten this handle.
|, To tilt the saw head to the right, unlock the
h.mdle (A) and pull the pin (B) to release the bevel angle,
I hen tilt the saw head from o° to 45
0
until you reach
I he desired bevel angle with the help of the handle (A). Once a
iljusted.tighten the handle firmly.
NOTE: The bevel angle indicator should be aligned with the 45° mark on each side of the scale when the handle (A) is com-
pletely loose and the saw head is tilted completely to the right or left.
3. ATTACHING THE SAW TO A SURFACE
Before use, the saw should be firmly attached to a level surface.
1. l-'our holes are located at the ends of the saw base to attach it to a workbench or other support surface.
.'. If you use side extensions, install them before you mount the saw on the support surface.
1. If the saw is moved frequently, mount it on a plywood base (with a thickness of at least 20 mm) so that you can attach it
by clamping it to any support surface.
fiS^ CAUTION! To reduce the risk of unexpected movement of the saw:
- Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
- Lock the saw head in the down position and secure the sliding bar before transporting the mitre saw.
- Carry the mitre saw close to your body to avoid getting back pain. Bend your knees when you lift the saw.
- Carry the saw by the carrying handle if there is one or by the base. Do not carry the saw by the cord or starting han
die. Carrying the saw by the cord may damage the insulation or electrical connections and thus produce an electric
shock or start a fire.
- Place the saw in a low traffic area where people cannot circulate or sit. Woody debris thrown by the saw could injure
people situated around the machine.
- Attach the saw to a sturdy level surface so that it does not tip over.
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