Laser Adjustment; Permanently Mounting The Mitre Saw; For Portable Use; Front Clamp - Evolution R255 SMS Notice Originale

• Secure the work-piece with a hold down clamp. • The laser mounting block can now be moved
• Recheck the alignment.
• When satisfied that alignment is accurate
proceed to make the cut. • When the laser beam is in the correct place,
• Repeat procedure 'A' to check alignment.
The laser lens cap (if fitted)
If fitted the laser lens cap is a simple push fit onto
Note: The above adjustments & alignments
the front of the laser unit.
should be checked on a regular basis to ensure
If it becomes damaged or opaque for any reason
laser accuracy.
it can be replaced.
Carefully pull the lens from the laser unit and
Note: The following WARNING labels can be
replace with a new lens.
found on this machine:
LASER RADIATION

LASER ADJUSTMENT

DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM
WARNING: At no time during this procedure
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
should the motor be started.
LASER RADIATION
AVOID DIRECT EYE CONTACT
To check laser alignment:
• Place a piece of cardboard, or similar, onto the
PERMANENTLY MOUNTING
rotary table of the machine.
THE MITRE SAW
• With the carriage slide in the rearmost position,
To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected saw
lower the cutting head so that a blade tooth
movement, place the saw in the desired location
makes a mark in the cardboard.
either on a workbench or other suitable machine
• Allow the cutting head to rise, and then
stand. The base of the saw has four mounting
repeat the above with the carriage slide in an
holes through which suitable bolts (not supplied)
approximate mid- way position.
can be placed to secure the mitre saw. If the saw
• Again repeat, but with the carriage slide moved
is to be used in one location, permanently fasten
to its most forward position.
it to the workbench using appropriate fastenings
• With the cutting head raised, turn on the laser
(not supplied). Use locking washers and nuts on
and slide the cutting head backwards and the underside of the workbench. (Fig. 42 )
forwards to observe if the projected laser beam
is in line with the marks previously made: • To avoid injury from flying debris, position the
• Beam is aligned with the marks = No further
action required.
• Beam is not parallel with the • Locate the saw on a firm, level surface where
marks = Follow section A.
• Beam is parallel but not aligned with the marks
• Support the saw so the machine table is level
= Proceed to section B.
• Bolt or clamp the saw securely to its support
A. If the laser beam is not parallel to
the marks proceed as follows:
Note: This machine can be attached to the
• Loosen the clamping screw. (Fig.41a)
Evolution Mitre Saw Stand. (Fig. 44). This will
• Carefully rotate the laser module, until the line
provide a safe secure, and extremely portable
is parallel with the marks in the cardboard.
workshop stand which is capable of handling
• Re-tighten the clamping screw.
long pieces of material. Operator efficiency and
• Recheck the alignment.
safety may thus be enhanced, as well as operator
fatigue reduced.
B. If the laser beam is parallel with the marks, but
not going through them:
• Slacken the two screws. (Fig. 41b)
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sideways to align the laser beam with the
marks made in the cardboard.
re-tighten the two screws.
saw so that other people or bystanders cannot
stand too close (or behind) it.
there is plenty of room for handling and
properly supporting the work-piece.
and the saw does not rock.
stand or workbench.
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FOR PORTABLE USE:

are holes for the clamp located on both left and
• Mount the saw on a 18mm thick piece of right of the base. (Fig. 46)
plywood or MDF (800mm x 500mm min size
recommended) using appropriate fastenings OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(not supplied). Caution: All mitre saws should be inspected
(particularly for the correct functioning of the
Note: It may be necessary to countersink the
safety guards) before each use. Do not connect
washers, nuts, etc. to the underside of the
the saw to the power supply until a safety
plywood or MDF mounting board. The underside
inspection has been carried out.
needs to be smooth and flush with no protruding
WARNING: Ensure that the operator is
fixings etc.
adequately trained in the use, adjustment
and maintenance of this machine, before
• Use 'G' clamps to attach the mounting board to
connecting it to the power supply and
the work surface. (Fig. 44)
commencing operations. To reduce the risk
of injury, always unplug the saw before
THE HOLD DOWN CLAMP (Fig. 45)
changing or adjusting any of the machines
Note: One (1) Hold Down Clamp is provided with
parts. Compare the direction of the rotation
the machine.
arrow on the guard to the direction arrow
on the blade. The blade teeth should always
Two sockets (one either side) are incorporated
point downward at the front of the saw. Check
into the rear of the machines Fence.
the tightness of the arbor screw.
These sockets are for positioning the Hold
Down Clamp.
(8.3)
• Never place your hands within the 'no hands
To use the Hold Down Clamp during operations:
• Fit the clamp to the retaining socket that best
• Keep hands away from the path of the blade.
suits the cutting application, ensuring that it is
• Secure the work-piece firmly to the table and
fully pushed down.
• Tighten the fence thumbscrew to lock the pillar
• Use a Hold Down Clamp at all times but check
of the clamp into the fence socket.
• Place the work-piece to be cut onto the
saw table, against the Fence and in the
desired position.
• Avoid awkward operations and hand positions
• Adjust the clamp using the thumbscrews and
hand-wheel so that it securely holds the work-
piece to the saw table.
• Before attempting a cut, make a 'dry run' with
Conduct a 'dry run' with the power disconnected.
Ensure that the Hold Down Clamp does not
interfere with the path of the blade, or with the • Keep your hands in position until the ON/
path of any other part of the cutting head as it is
lowered to make the cut.
THE ON/OFF TRIGGER SWITCH (Fig. 48)
Note: The R255SMS includes the 2 piece clamp.
The ON/OFF motor trigger switch is a
The R255SMS+ includes a 3 piece clamp with
quick release button. non-latching type. It is ergonomically
positioned inside the Cutting HANDLE.
Front Clamp (Included with R255SMS+) To start the motor:
• Press the switch to start the motor.
To fit the front clamp, place the rear of the clamp
into the holes at the front of the saw's base. There • Release the switch to turn off the motor.
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BODY & HAND POSITIONING (Fig. 47)
zone' (at least 150mm away from the blade).
against the fence to prevent any movement.
that it is so positioned that it does not interfere
with the path of the blade or other moving
machine parts.
where a sudden slip could cause your fingers or
a hand to move into the blade.
the power off so that you can see the path of
the blade.
OFF trigger switch has been released and the
blade has completely stopped.
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