T.O.M TST254A Manuel D'utilisation page 24

MiTrE fEnCE
The blade must be locked in position before using the mitre fence. Always ensure that the blade is properly locked before working with your
machine.
Remove the mitre fence (14) Fig.15 from its support, and insert it into the slot (49) Fig.9 on the saw table (1).
Unscrew the knurled screw (24) Fig.9 and turn the mitre fence (14) until the indicator scale (33) is at the desired angle.
Then re-tighten the knurled screw (24) Fig.9.
ELECTriCaL OVErLOaD rEsET BUTTOn
This machine has a reset button (or thermal circuit breaker) that trips in case of electrical overload. It is located next to the on/off switch. If
your saw stops when it is in use, let it cool for a few minutes before pressing the reset button and starting the saw once again.
If the machine does not start, disconnect it from the power source and check all the electric wires, then connect the machine once again
and start it. If it starts and stops as you cut, this means that you are forcing the workpiece, working with an unsuitable blade, or the power
supply circuit is inadequate.
BEVEL aDJUsTMEnT anD LOCKinG HanDLE
This handle (9) Fig.4 is used to tilt the blade. Turn clockwise to tilt the blade to the left. Turn anticlockwise to bring the blade back to 90°.
This handle can also be tightened to lock the blade tilt.
Turn the handle anticlockwise to loosen it. Loosen the handle for all bevel or blade adjustment operations. however, make sure that this
handle is fully tightened before carrying out any cutting work.
CrOss CUTs
Cross cuts are cuts that are perpendicular to the grain of the wood. For cross cutting, set the mitre fence to 0°. before using the mitre
fence, make sure it is locked at the required angle.
This fence can be used in one of the table grooves.
anGLED CrOss CUTs
For angled cuts, set the cutting angle of the mitre fence by loosening the screw and re-tightening the mitre fence screw and then applying
your workpiece against the mitre fence (Fig.26). Use the mitre fence on the side where it will not interfere with the blade guard.
BEVEL CUTs
bevel cuts are like cross cuts, but the blade is at a certain angle (Fig.25). Set the required bevel angle. Use the mitre fence in one of the
grooves so that it does not interfere with the blade guard.
COMPOUnD CUT
A compound cut is the combination of a bevel cut and a mitre cut. The cut is made at an angle other than 90°, in relation to both the table
reference surface and the length of the workpiece.
rEPETiTiVE CUTs
Repetitive cutting means cutting several pieces to the same length without having to mark the length of each piece.
never use the rip fenCe as a GauGe for Cross Cuts. This could lead to extremely hazardous kickback.
Never push the workpieces by hand, use the push stick instead. Make sure that the workpiece does not jam the blade, as that could lead to
a hazardous backlash phenomenon.
UsinG THE riP fEnCE fOr riP CUTTinG
Rip cuts involve cutting the wood along the grain.
The rip fence is used for all rip cutting operations. Never do any rip cutting without the rip fence fully locked in position on the table.
All rip cutting, whether with a bevel or otherwise, is done with the help of the rip fence.
Set the fence parallel to the required cutting width and lock the locking handle. before starting the rip cut, check that the fence is parallel to
the blade and that the riving knife is perfectly aligned with the blade.
while rip cutting large workpieces or boards, always use bench vices to support the workpiece. Apply slight pressure and always use the
push stick until the workpiece is fully clear of the saw (Fig.21).
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