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12. Wear proper apparel.  Avoid loose clothing, gloves, ties, rings, bracelets, 

and jewellery which could get caught in moving parts.  Non-slip footwear is 
recommended.  Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. 

 

13. Always use safety glasses. Normal spectacles only have impact resistant 

lenses.  They are not safety glasses. 

 

14. Do not over-reach.  Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 

 

15. Maintain the machine in good condition.  Keep the machine clean for best and 

safest performance.  Follow instructions for lubrication and changing 
accessories. 

 

16. Disconnect the machine from power source before servicing and when 

changing the blade. 

 

17. Never leave the machine running unattended.  Turn the power off.  Do not 

leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop. 

 

18. Do not use any power tools while under the effects of drugs, alcohol or 

medication. 

 

19. Always wear a face or dust mask if operation creates a lot of dust and/or 

chips.  Always operate the tool in a well ventilated area and provide for proper 
dust removal.  Use a suitable dust extractor.  

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS 

 

1.  Ensure that the saw table is clear of off-cuts, tools or anything else that might 

foul the work-piece. 

 

2.  If your saw has a dust extractor hose connected to the crown guard, ensure 

that it is held clear of the table and will not foul the work-piece as it passes 
over the table. 

 

3.  When cutting large sheets of material or long boards use one or more roller 

stand(s) to support the work or have a competent helper to support it as it 
feeds off the rear of the table. 

 

4.  Never use the saw without the riving knife and check that it is in line with the 

blade before using the saw. 

 

5.  Always use a brush to clear the table of dust or debris.  NEVER use your 

hands, especially when the machine is running. 

 

6.  ALWAYS USE A PUSH STICK WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO PUSH ANY 

PIECE OF MATERIAL OF SUCH SIZE THAT IT WOULD BRING YOUR 
HANDS WITHIN 30 CM OF THE BLADE. 

Summary of Contents for W616

Page 1: ...W OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODEL W616 Charnwood Cedar Court Walker Road Hilltop Industrial Estate Bardon Leicestershire LE67 1TU Tel 01530 516 926 Fax 01530 516 929 email sales charnwood net website www charnwood net ...

Page 2: ...using the machine again 4 Remove adjusting keys and spanners Form a habit of checking to see that the keys and adjusting spanners are removed from the machine before switched it on 5 Keep your work area clean Cluttered areas and workbenches increase the chance of an accident 6 Do not use in dangerous environments Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain Keep work area...

Page 3: ...ar a face or dust mask if operation creates a lot of dust and or chips Always operate the tool in a well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal Use a suitable dust extractor ADDITIONAL RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS 1 Ensure that the saw table is clear of off cuts tools or anything else that might foul the work piece 2 If your saw has a dust extractor hose connected to the crown guard ensure...

Page 4: ...ever reach into Protection Protection the running saw blade Specification Table size 440 w x 660 d mm Table size with extensions Table height 950 w x 1060 d mm 830mm Motor carbon brush 1800W 2 5 hp 240v single phase Blade diameter and bore 254mm 10 x 30mm Blade rotation speed no load 5700 rpm Maximum depth of cut at 90o 45 o 75 60mm Cutting width with table extension 450mm 17 Dust extractor hose c...

Page 5: ...bolt the rails to the body of the saw as shown in first two illustrations Instead fully assemble the floorstand first The main body of the machine is designed to simply fit on top of the floorstand and is located by the rubber feet Whenever possible it is recommended that the saw is bolted to the stand for increased stability Leave all bolts finger tight until assembly of the legs is completed Inv...

Page 6: ...at the ends are angled to match the splay of the legs Use coach bolts as before Place the four black rubber feet on the legs Bolt the two stabilisers to the back legs These prevent the possibility of the table tipping if a heavy board is resting on the rear extension table Return the saw to a vertical position true it up and tighten all the nuts and bolts Attach the two side extension tables by pu...

Page 7: ...he main table Loosely fit bolts washers and nuts into the top end of the blue support arms Fit the slots in the rear extension table over the heads of the bolts Use a straight edge or the fence extrusion to level the rear extension table The surface should be flush to the main table Put the push stick in its holder on the right hand side of the saw but please do not leave it there Use it whenever ...

Page 8: ... each coach bolt The aluminium extrusion is shown fitted with the taller side facing the blade When cutting narrow and thin timber the extrusion can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise to avoid it fouling on the saw guard Fit the fence to the guide rail which runs along the front of the table It can be locked in place with the locking handle There is a magnifier to assist you with setting the fence Th...

Page 9: ... Hand wheel On Off Switch On Off Switch To turn the saw on press the green button Wait for the blade to reach its maximum speed of rotation before commencing with the cut To turn the machine off again press the red button Cutting Depth Adjustments to the cutting depth should be made only when the saw is not running Turn the hand wheel to set the blade to the required depth Turn anticlockwise to ra...

Page 10: ... To set 90 degrees or any other angle undo the locking knob and rotate the quadrant to the desired angle Lock the angle setting with the plastic knob The mitre fence can be used on either side of the blade If a longer fence is required you can fit the extrusion from the rip fence onto the mitre fence When setting the fence take care to ensure the fence will not contact the blade Angle of Cut Adjus...

Page 11: ...ional Accessories W616ET Right hand Extension Table An additional extension table which fits onto the standard table and increases the maximum ripping width to 700mm 28 W520 Universal Wheel Base Allows the saw to be easily moved around the workshop simply by pressing the foot pedals W680 Dust Extraction It is highly recommended that a suitable Vacuum extractor or Dust collector is used with this T...

Page 12: ...to replace Remove the hose and the saw guard Wind the blade down below the surface of the table Invert the saw and remove the plastic cover from the base Tilt the blade over to the 45 degree bevel position to gain better access to the brush cover Use a flat screwdriver to remove the plastic cap Use a small screw driver or pliers to pull out the brush Check for wear anything less than 5mm in length...

Page 13: ...parallel It is essential to use a vacuum extractor or chip collector with this machine If one is being used check for blockages in the hose Check the drive belt replace if broken Check fuse check switch Check carbon brushes replace if worn Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Charnwood Declare that Woodworking Circular Saw Model W616 Conforms with the following Directives Machinery Directive 2...

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Page 15: ...tension rear 1 22 Hex nut 2 72 Hex headed bolt 2 23 Washer 1 73 Crown guard 1 24 Large washer 1 74 Table 1 25 Front panel 1 75 Locking knob 4 26 Angle scale 1 76 Access panel 1 27 Screw 3 77 Screw 2 28 Angle adjustment knob 1 78 Table extension left 1 29 Washer 1 79 Mitre gauge 1 30 Locking knob 1 80 Rip fence support rail 1 31 Hand wheel rise and fall 1 81 Rip fence extrusion 1 32 Screw 2 82 Guid...

Page 16: ...16 Charnwood Cedar Court Walker Road Hilltop Industrial Estate Bardon Leicestershire LE67 1TU Tel 01530 516 926 Fax 01530 516 929 email sales charnwood net website www charnwood net ...

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