Non-North American Models; Checking & Adjusting - Evolution R255 SMS-DB Notice Originale

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Install the new blade. Make sure the rotation
arrow on the blade matches the clockwise
rotation arrow on the upper guard.
Note: The blade teeth should always point
downward at the front of the saw.
• Install the outer blade flange making sure
it is fitted the correct way around, then refit
flange bolt. (Fig. 30)
• Lock the arbor and tighten the arbor screw
using moderate force, but do not overtighten.
• Refit the blade arbor cover.
• Ensure the Hex Key is removed and the arbor
lock has released before proceeding.
• Ensure the blade guard is fully functional
before using the machine.

NON-NORTH AMERICAN MODELS

WARNING: Only carry out this operation with the
machine disconnected from the mains supply.
WARNING: Only use genuine Evolution
blades or those blades specifically
recommended by Evolution Power Tools
and which are designed for this machine.
Ensure that the maximum speed of the
blade is higher than the speed of the motor.
Note: It is recommended that the operator
considers wearing protective gloves when
handling the blade during installation or when
changing the blade.
Ensure the cutting head is in its upper position.
(Fig. 25)
• Press the lower blade guard locking trigger
(Fig. 26 - step 1).
• Rotate the lower blade guard up and into the
upper blade guard (Fig. 26 - step 2).
Note: Lowering the cutting head slightly will
allow the lower blade guard to rotate fully into
the upper blade guard giving maximum access
for the operator.
• Press the black arbor lock button to lock the
arbor. (Fig. 27) You may need to rotate the
arbor slightly for the arbor lock to engage.
• Using the supplied Hex Key, release the flange
bolt and outer blade flange and the blade (if
fitted) from the arbor. (Fig. 28)
Note: The arbor screw has a LH thread.
Turn clockwise to loosen. Turn counterclockwise
to tighten.
Ensure that the blade and blade flanges are
clean and free from any contamination.
• The inner blade flange should be left in
place, but if it is removed for cleaning it must
be replaced the same way round as it was
removed from the machine.
Install the new blade. Make sure the rotation
arrow on the blade matches the clockwise
rotation arrow on the upper guard.
Note: The blade teeth should always point
downward at the front of the saw.
• Install the outer blade flange making sure
it is fitted the correct way around, then refit
flange bolt. (Fig. 30)
• Lock the arbor and tighten the arbor screw
using moderate force, but do not overtighten.
• Ensure the Hex Key is removed and the arbor
lock has released before proceeding.
• Ensure the blade guard is fully functional
before using the machine.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
OF THE PRECISION ANGLES
Note: This machine has been accurately set up and
adjusted at the factory. If it is suspected that some
of the precision angles have been lost they can be
reset by following the procedure outlined below.
Note: Several checks/adjustments are possible
on this machine. Pease read the entire angle
adjustment section before attempting
to adjust the angles on the machine. It is
recommended that the adjustments only be
made by someone who is confident it their
ability to do so. The operator will require a set
square (triangle) (not supplied) or similar to
carry out these checks and adjustments. If bevel
adjustment proves difficult, please contact
Evolution Customer Services on the appropriate
helpline on rear cover of this manual.
WARNING: Checks/adjustments must
only be conducted with the machine
disconnected from the power supply.
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