5.4.
Side Supports
5.4.1.
Side Supports (fig.1.17) are provided for both sides of the table. These must be locked in the required position to support long work.
5.4.2. Each support is provided with a retractable stop (fig.8).
5.5.
Work Clamp
5.5.1. The work clamp (fig.1.36) may be fitted to either side of the table by fitting into the holder and securing (fig.9).
5.5.2. Screw the clamp down onto the work whenever possible to secure before cutting.
fig.8
fig.9
5.6.
Laser Guide
The laser cutting guide may be switched on with switch fig.1.28.
DO NOT
look into the laser light.
5.7.
LED Work Light
The LED work light may be switched on by switch fig.1.29.
5.8.
GUIDE RAILS
5.8.1.
The guide rail travel is provided in two stages. If a limited travel is required, either stage may be locked by tightening the sliding
lock (fig.10).
5.8.2. For cutting small section work, both rails may be locked so the saw head does not move to and fro.
5.9.
CUTTING
5.9.1. To start the saw, unlock the blade, as in section 5.1. and depress the operating handle (fig.1.1).
5.9.2. When using the sliding function, raise the head and pull forward. Lower the blade through the work and push back slowly to create the cut.
5.9.3. When the cut is complete, release the operating handle and wait for the blade to stop before removing the work.
fig.10
6. MAINTENANCE
6.1.
Blade Changing
WARNING:
DO NOT
use any blade other than those recommended for this machine.
ALWAYS
disconnect the machine from the electric supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
6.1.1. Lock both sliding locks to stabilise the head.
6.1.2. Raise and lock the head.
6.1.3. Loosen the hex headed bolt which secures the moving blade guard (fig.11) until the moving guard is released.
6.1.4. Pull the guard release lever and lift the moving guard to reveal the blade screw (fig.12).
6.1.5. Engage the spindle lock (fig.13) and, using a hex key, undo the bolt holding the saw blade.
NOTE:
This is a left-hand thread.
6.1.6. Remove the external washer and blade.
6.1.7. Smear the inner faces of the washers with a small amount of oil and mount the new blade on the spindle between the washers.
6.1.8. Ensure that the new blade is fitted with direction of rotation matching the arrow on the blade guard.
6.1.9
Tighten the blade securing nut and refit the guard, checking that it has full and free movement.
6.1.10. Run the machine to check that the blade is true.
fig.11
fig.12
fig.13
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