Body & Hand Positioning; The On/Off Trigger Switch; Preparing To Make A Cut; Chop Cutting - Evolution R185 SMS Notice Originale

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BODY & HAND POSITIONING
(8.3)
(Fig. 45)
• Never place your hands within the 'no hands
zone' (at least 150mm away from the blade).
• Keep hands away from the path of the blade.
• Secure the work-piece firmly to the table and
against the fence to prevent any movement.
• Use a Hold Down Clamp if possible but check
that it is so positioned that it does not interfere
with the path of the blade or other moving
machine parts.
• Avoid awkward operations and hand positions
where a sudden slip could cause your fingers or
a hand to move into the blade.
• Before attempting a cut, make a 'dry run' with
the power off so that you can see the path of
the blade.
• Keep your hands in position until the ON/OFF
trigger switch has been released and the blade
has completely stopped.

THE ON/OFF TRIGGER SWITCH

The ON/OFF motor trigger switch is a
non-latching type. It is ergonomically positioned
inside the Cutting HANDLE.
To start the motor:
• Press the switch to start the motor.
• Release the switch to turn off the motor.
Place the saw on a secure stationary work
surface and check the saw over carefully.
Check particularly the operation of all the
machines safety features before attempting
to operate the machine.

PREPARING TO MAKE A CUT

DO NOT OVER-REACH
Keep good footing and balance. Stand to one side
so that your favce and body are out of line of a
possible kickback.
WARNING: Freehand cutting is a major cause of
accidents and should not be attempted.
• Ensure that the work-piece is always firmly
resting against the fence, and where practical
is clamped with the Hold Down Clamp to the
table.
• The saw table should be clean and free from any
sawdust etc. before the work-piece is clamped
into position.
• Ensure that the 'cut-off' material is free to move
sideways away from the blade when the cut
is completed. Ensure that the 'cut-off' piece
cannot become 'jammed' in any other part of the
machine.
• Do not use this saw to cut small pieces. If the
work-piece being cut would cause your hand or
fingers to be within 150mm of the saw blade,
the work-piece is too small.

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 work-piece.
The sliding carriage should be locked in its
rearmost position. (Fig. 47)
• Slide the cutting head to the rear as far as it
will go.
• Tighten the slide lock screw. (Fig. 48)
• Place the work-piece on the table and
against the fence and secure with clamp(s)
as appropriate.
(Fig. 46)
• Grasp the Cutting Handle.
• Turn the motor on and allow the saw blade to
reach full speed.
• Press the lower guard locking trigger to
release the cutting head. (Fig. 49)
• Lower the Cutting Handle downwards and cut
through the work-piece.
• Allow the speed of the blade to do the work,
there is no need to apply undue pressure to
the Cutting 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 lower blade guard
completely covering the blade teeth, and the
cutting head locked in the upper position,
before releasing the Cutting Handle.
• Remove the work-piece.

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. 50)
The saw blade is lowered into the work-piece
and then pushed to the rear of the machine to
complete a cut. This type of cut can be used for
cutting wide pieces.
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