Prior To Operation; Body And Hand Position - BTI PS 1800+ Manual Del Usuario

3. This is the 45° bevel position.
4. If adjustment is required, turn the stopscrew
as necessary until the pointer
WARNING: The guide grooves can become clogged with
sawdust. Use a stick or some low pressure air to clear the
guide grooves.

Prior to Operation

WARNING:
• Install the appropriate saw blade. Do not use
excessively worn blades. The maximum rotation speed
of the tool must not exceed that of thesaw blade.
• Do not attempt to cut excessively small pieces.
• Allow the blade to cut freely. Do not force.
• Allow the motor to reach full speed before cutting.
• Make sure all locking knobs and clamp handles
are tight.
• Secure the workpiece.
• Although this saw will cut wood and many
nonferrous materials,these operating instructions
refer to the cutting of wood only. The sameguide-lines
apply to the other materials. Do not cut ferrous (iron
and steel) materials or masonry with this saw! Do not
use any abrasive discs!
• Make sure to use the kerf plate. Do not operate the
machine if the kerf slot is wider than 10 mm.
• Placing the workpiece on a piece of wood will increase
the capacities to 300 mm.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit
off and disconnect machine from power source
before installing and removing accessories, before
adjusting or changing set-ups or when making
repairs. Be sure the trigger switch is in the OFF position.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
The attention of UK users is drawn to the "woodworking machines
regulations 1974" and any subsequent amendments.
Ensure the machine is placed to satisfy your ergonomic
conditions in terms of table height and stability. The machine
site shall be chosen so that the operator has a good overview
and enough free surrounding space around the machine that
allows handling of the workpiece without any restrictions.
To reduce effects of increased vibration, make sure the
environment is not too cold, the machine and accessory
are well maintained and the workpiece size is suitable for
this machine.
Switching On and Off (Fig. A)
A hole is provided in the on/off switch
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a padlock to lock the tool.
56 in or out
53 indicates 45°.
for insertion of
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1. To run the tool, press the on/off switch
2. To stop the tool, release the switch.
Use of LED Worklight System (Fig. A, V)
NOTE: The mitre saw must be connected to a power source.
The LED Worklight System is operated with an push button
switch, fitted on the handle under the black plastic lever.
The LED Worklight System is independent of the mitre
saw's trigger switch. A failure of LED, has no effect on the
intended operation.
To cut through an existing pencil line on a piece of wood:
1. Push the black plastic lever, then pull down on the
operating handle 3 to bring the saw blade
wood. The shadow of the blade will appear on the wood.
2. Align the pencil line with the edge of the blade's shadow.
You may have to adjust the mitre or bevel angles in order to
match the pencil line exactly.

Body and Hand Position

Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the
mitre saw will make cutting easier, more accurate and safer.
WARNING:
• Never place your hands near the cutting area.
• Place your hands no closer than 150 mm from
the blade.
• Hold the workpiece tightly to the table and the fence
when cutting. Keep your hands in position until
the switch has been released and the blade has
completely stopped.
• Always make dry runs (without power) before finish
cuts so that you can check the path of the blade.
• Do not cross your hands.
• Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain
proper balance.
• As you move the saw arm left and right, follow it and
stand slightly to the side of the saw blade.
Basic Saw Cuts
Vertical straight cross-cut (Fig. A, S)
NOTE: Use 216 mm saw blades with 30 mm arbor holes to
obtain the desired cutting capacities.
1. Raise the saw head
25
down on the saw head
button 23 . Release the downward pressure and allow the
saw head to rise to its full height.
2. Squeeze the mitre latch
position.
3. Release the mitre latch.
4. Always ensure that the mitre latch is locked tightly before
cutting.
5. Place the wood to be cut against the sliding fence
secure it with the material clamp
6. Take hold of the operating handle
lock-up release lever 2
.
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8 close to the
to its highest position by pushing
25 and pulling out the lock-down
then move the arm to the 0°
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3 and press the guard
to release the guard. Press the
ENGLISH
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