Chop Cutting; Slide Cutting - Evolution RAGE3-S Instructions D'origine

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ChOp CUTTiNG

This type of cut is used mainly for cutting small or narrow
section material. The Cutting Head is gently pushed down to cut
through the workpiece.
The Sliding Carriage should be locked
in its rearmost position. (Fig. 23)
• Slide the Cutting Head to the rear as far as it will go.
• Tighten the slide lock screw. (Fig. 24)
• Place the workpiece on the table and against the fence and
secure with clamp(s) as appropriate.
• Grasp the saw handle.
• Turn the motor on and allow the saw blade to reach full speed.
• Remember to press the lock-off button first before the
On/Off switch. (Fig. 25)
• Lower the Handle downwards
and cut through the workpiece.
• Allow the speed of the blade to do the work, there is no need
to apply undue pressure to the Handle.
• When the cut has been completed,
release the ON/OFF trigger switch.
• Allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
• Allow the Cutting Head to rise to its upper position, with the
retractable lower blade guard completely covering the blade
teeth, and the Cutting Head locked in the upper position,
before releasing the Handle.
• Remove the workpiece.

SLiDE CUTTiNG

This saw is equipped with a Sliding Carriage system.
Loosening the slide lock screw will release the slide and allow
the Cutting Head to move forwards and backwards. (Fig. 26)
The saw blade is lowered into the workpiece and then pushed
to the rear of the machine to complete a cut. This type of cut
can be used for cutting wide pieces.
• Position the workpiece on the table and against the fence
and secure with clamp(s) as appropriate.
• Loosen the slide lock screw.
• Grasp the Handle and pull the Cutting Head forward until
the arbor (centre of saw blade) is over the front edge of the
workpiece. (Fig. 27)
• Operate the ON/OFF motor trigger switch and allow the saw
blade to reach full speed.
• Push the Handle all the way down and cut through the
leading edge of the workpiece.
Fig. 24
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
Fig. 27
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