Global Machinery Company LS1200 Changing the blade, Place saw on its side on a flat surface

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6.Start the motor by depressing the lock-off button (5) and squeezing the trigger switch (4).

7.Always let the blade reach full speed (approximately

2 seconds) before you begin to cut into the work piece.

8.Slowly push the saw forward using both hands, keeping the red laser light beam on the line of cut.

9.After completing your cut, release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.

Do not remove the saw from the work piece while the blade is moving.

10.Switch off the laser beam on completion of the cut.

Note. The laser generated line is preset to align with the left side of the blade (closest to the motor).

Changing the blade

CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments.

1.Place saw on its side on a flat surface.

2.Rotate the saw blade by hand whilst depressing the spindle lock button (20) until the blade locks (Fig. Q).

3.Whilst depressing the spindle lock button, turn the blade bolt anti-clockwise using the wrench provided (Fig. R).

Q

 

R

 

 

 

4.Remove the outer blade flange and the blade bolt.

5.Raise the lower blade guard (14) using the blade guard lever (13).

6. Remove the saw blade

from the inner flangeS and pull it out (Fig. S)

7.Clean the saw blade flanges thoroughly before mounting the new saw blade. Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner and outer flange where they

will touch the blade.

T

8.Mount the new saw blade onto the spindle and against the inner flange.

9.Replace the outer flange and tighten the blade bolt (Fig. T).

WARNING. The direction in which the blade rotates has to be the same as the direction

of the arrow marked on the housing (25).

10.Ensure that the spindle lock button (20) is released.

11.Before using the saw again, check that the safety devices are in good working order.

IMPORTANT. After replacing the saw blade, make sure that the saw blade runs freely by turning the blade by hand.

12.Plug the machine into a power socket and run the saw under no load to check that it runs smoothly before using it to cut any material.

If purchasing a replacement blade, you may find that the exact blade diameter is not available.

This saw is designed to accept 160mm blade diameter also. Ensure the arbor diameter is 16mm.

IMPORTANT: This blade will not take larger blades than 165mm or smaller than 160mm.

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