3) When cutting long pieces of timber, support the opposite end of the timber with the side support bars (36), a
roller stand or a work surface that is level with the saw table.
4) Use the clamp assembly (10) to secure the workpiece wherever possible.
It is possible to remove the clamp assembly (10) by loosening the clamp assembly lock (11) and moving it to the
other side of the table. Make sure the clamp assembly lock is tight before using the clamp.
Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting operation to check that there are no problems.
5) Hold the operating handle (7) firmly and squeeze the switch trigger (24). Allow the blade to reach maximum
speed.
Press the release latch (35) and slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
Release the switch trigger (24) and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the
workpiece. Wait until the blade stops before removing the workpiece.
3 CROSS-CUTTING (WITH SLIDE ACTION)
When cutting wide workpieces, first unscrew the slide lock (29).
Pull on the release knob (6), raise the saw arm (5) to its highest position and slide it towards you.
Hold the handle firmly and squeeze the switch trigger (24). Allow the blade to reach maximum speed.
Press the release latch (35) and slowly lower the blade into the workpiece and slide it away from you at the same
time until the workpiece is cut.
Release the switch trigger (24) and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the
workpiece.Wait until the blade stops before removing the workpiece.
4 BEVEL CUT
A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the workpiece with the blade angled to the fence and mitre table.
The mitre table is set at the zero degree position and the blade set at an angle between 0º and 45º.
Use the slide action when cutting wide workpieces.
Repeat Steps 29 and 30.
Loosen the bevel lock (16) and move the saw arm (5) to the left to the desired bevel angle (between 0º and 45º).
Tighten the bevel lock (16).
Repeat Steps 31 and 32.
5 COMPOUND MITRE CUT
A compound mitre cut involves using a mitre angle and a bevel angle at the same time.
It is used in making picture frames, to cut mouldings, making boxes with sloping sides and for roof framing.
Always make a test cut on a piece of scrap wood before cutting into the good material.
Use the slide action when cutting wide workpieces.
VI - Maintenance and repair
DANGER.
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Never try to use a blade larger than the stated capacity of the saw. It might come into contact with the blade
guards.
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Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. It
will prevent the blade screw from properly securing the blade on the spindle.
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Do not use the saw to cut metal or masonry.
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Ensure that any spacers and spindle rings that may be required suit the spindle and the blade fitted.
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Make sure that the electrical plug is removedfrom the power point.
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