Unlatching & Raising The Cutting Head; Installing Or Removing A Blade - Evolution R255 SMS Notice Originale

Note: The cable guides can be used to
provide a very convenient way of storing the
mains cable on the machine (Fig. 21) when
the machine itself is not being used and is
perhaps in storage.
UNLATCHING AND RAISING
THE CUTTING HEAD
(Fig. 22)
WARNING: To avoid serious injury, NEVER
perform the locking or unlocking procedure
unless the saw is OFF and the blade stationary.
To release the cutting head from the locked
down position:
• Gently press down on the Cutting
Head Handle.
• Supporting the head pull out the head
latching pin (Step 2) allow the cutting head
to rise to its upper position.(Step 2)
Note: The cutting head will automatically rise
to the upper position once it is released from
the locked down position.
• It will automatically lock in the upper position.
If release is difficult:
• Gently rock the cutting head up and down.
• At the same time twist the Head Latching
Pin clockwise and pull outwards.
Note: We recommend that when the machine
is not in use the cutting head is locked in
its down position with the latching pin fully
engaged in the open half socket which is
machined into the cutting head upper surface
near to the pivot point. (Fig. 23).
INSTALLING OR
REMOVING A BLADE
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.
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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. 24)
• (Step 1) you will need to unscrew the blade arbor
cover. There are 2 screws that need removing.
Use cross head screwdriver (Not supplied)
• (Step 2) rotate the lower blade guard up and
into the upper blade guard.
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. 25)
• Using the supplied Hex Key, release the flange
bolt and outer blade flange and the blade from
the arbor. (Fig. 26)
Note: The arbor screw has a Left-hand 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.
WARNING: To safely install Evolution
Multipurpose blades the inner blade flange
must be installed with the 1" (25.4mm)
boss facing to the outside. (Fig. 27a)
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
and flange bolt.
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