Fig. 25
Fig. 26
Fig. 27
Fig. 28
Note: The extruded aluminium faceplate of the mitre gauge should
be adjusted so that it passes close to, but does not touch the blade
or blade guard. Adjust the faceplate by loosening the two wing nuts
(Fig. 25) and slide the faceplate to the required position. Securely
tighten the wing nuts.
WARNING: Conduct a 'dry run' with the machine disconnected
from the mains supply to ensure that the mitre gauge does indeed
slide passed the blade and blade guard without any interference.
ANTI-BOUNCE DEVICE
Note: When cutting thin sheet or similar material the
anti-bounce device can be usefully employed. (Fig 26)
Insert the anti-bounce device into the socket provided in the mitre
gauge. Position the anti-bounce device for optimum efficiency and
secure in place using the thumb screws.
Adjust the anti-bounce device so that the head does not quite touch
the material to be cut. You can achieve this by gently clamping the
material to be cut with the anti-bounce device, and then backing off
the head by 1/2 to 1 turn.
BASIC TABLE SAW OPERATIONS
WARNING: Never attempt freehand cuts on this machine. Always
use the appropriate guide or fence to minimise the possibility of
the blade binding and/or kickback occurring. We recommend
that the saw blade protrudes through the material to be cut by
approximately 3mm. (Fig. 27) Adjust the height of the blade
accordingly.
WARNING: This machine is not suitable for cutting rebates or
stopped grooves.
A workshop dust extraction machine can be connected to the
extraction port found at the rear of the machine if required.
CROSS-CUTTING
Set the mitre gauge to 0˚ and tighten using the vertical handle.
Position in the desired 'T' slot and adjust the mitre face plate as
previously described. Index and hold the material to be cut against
the mitre gauge faceplate (Fig.28). Switch on the saw and allow the
blade to reach full operating speed before making the cut.
MITRE CROSS-CUTTING
Mitre cross-cutting is cutting across material at an angle of other
than 90˚. Set the mitre gauge to the desired angle, tighten and
proceed as cross-cutting above.
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