Advertisement
do the following:
1. Lower the saw head t o its lowest position.
2. Return the cutting arm locking knob (A) t o its original position, that means that the button's pin must be engaged in the
vertical slot.
5. POSITION OF HANDS AND FEET WHILE CUTTING
You will be able to make cuts w i t h your mitre saw more easily ar d in a
if you properly position
your hands and body. Position yourself to
the side of the saw, do not place yourself in the line of risk of
debris projection.
• Keep proper footing and balance. Keep your
hands at least 10 cm from the blade. Hold the piece of wood
firmly against the guide and keep your hands in position
until the trigger is fully released and the blade
is completely stopped.
• Before making a cut:
- Carry out a "simulation" with the power off to determine
the blade path or
- Turn on the laser and double check the blade path between
the tracings of the dual laser. Refer to the section "Use and adjustment of the Dual Laser Guidance System" if an adjustment
is necessary.
The circular work area of the table is designated as a "danger zone". Never place your hands inside this area when the
too! is running
/ j \!
- Do not cross your arms in front of the blade while using the mitre saw.
- Make sure the table is secured and that the bevel is also locked before using the mitre saw.
6. CUTTING A PIECE OF WOOD
/ j \!
Before you start cutting with your saw, make sure it was properly assembled and adjusted. Make sure you have read
and understood all of the safety instructions in this manual.
Make sure the table lock handle is properly tightened before making a cut. Serious injuries can occur if these warnings are
not respected.
To start cutting with your mitre saw:
1. Raise the saw head to its uppermost position.
2. Select and lock the desired angle for the mitre cut.
3. Select and lock the desired angle for the bevel cut.
4. Make sure the size of the piece to be cut is adapted to the power of the saw.
5. Fasten the piece t o be cut t o the saw with the clamp.
6. Hold large pieces securely t o avoid their tipping or use lateral extensions or side tables.
7. Make sure your hands are well outside the path of the blade.
8. Pull the saw head towards you along the radial sliding rails.
9. Hold the trigger to start the motor and let the saw blade reach full speed.
ro.Then lower the blade slowly through the cut piece and slide the blade in the opposite direction t o complete the cut. Do
not force the blade. In fact, it will be more efficient and accurate if used at the rate for which it is intended.
11. Release the start trigger, allow the blade to stop itself and reposition the saw head in the uppermost position once the cut
is complete.
CAUTION!
Do not cut metal pieces with your mitre saw. This saw is not guaranteed if you cut metal with it. The manufacturer assumes
no liability for any problem if the machine was used to perform work other than that for which it was designed.
7. PROPER CUTTING TECHNIQUE WHEN USING THE RADIAL DISPLACEMENT
Warning: Cutting by pulling the saw towards you can be dangerous; the saw can jump up and recoil. Always push the saw
In I he back, away from yourself and towards the guide when making a cut using the slide. The following steps provide the
correct procedure for using the slide when cutting with your sliding compound mitre saw:
I, Place the piece to be cut on the saw table and against the guide. Hold the handle of the saw head but do not turn the saw
on yet.
1, I'ull the saw head towards you w i t h it in the up position. Once you've pulled the saw head towards you, press the trigger to
itart it.
1. Press the latch and press on the saw head.
4. Push the saw head to the back and towards the guide t o make the cut.
5. Release the trigger and leave the saw head down position until the blade stops completely.
6. Once the blade is stopped, raise the saw head to the uppermost position.
8. USING THE SAW TO CUT TO LENGTH
When cutting material that is sufficiently narrow t o allow the blade t o cut by performing an up and down movement (simi-
lar to that of a conventional mitre saw) instead of sliding the saw blade across the piece, the sliding movement of the saw
i
1
, locked in the back position by tightening the lock button of the radial displacement arm. The saw head is pushed down
to make the cut. When cutting is finished, release the trigger and let the blade stop completely before replacing the cutting
head in the up position.
9. CUTTING CURVED MATERIAL
Inspect your piece of wood before starting to cut. If
It is curved, position it against the guide w i t h the curved
,ide as shown in figure opposite.
CAUTION! If you do not cut your curved piece of wood
s shown above,you risk catching the blade. Your piece may
move abruptly, causing serious personal injury.
10. MITRE CUTS
CORRECT
INCORRECT
1.Turn the table rotation handle (J) Fig.i t o unlock the table.
?.. Using the same handle, move the saw table (H) t o the desired angle.
j. Lock the table rotation handle (J) t o secure the table in place before starting the cut.
4. Position yourself in alignment w i t h the angle to make the cut.
/ j \!
Extend the guide on each side before attempting t o make a mitre or bevel cut. The blade may come into contact with
the guide if the extensions are not completely extended.
11. BEVEL CUTS
the cutting head of your mitre saw can be tilted to cut any bevel angle from a straight cut at 90° to a bevel cut with an angle
of 45
0
t o the right or left. For this, refer t o "Setting the bevel of the saw head."
12. COMPOUND CUTS
A compound angle cut is a mitre and bevel cut made simultaneously. You must use the radial sliding mechanism when cut-
ting large pieces.
0
Advertisement
