Under bench use
1.Set the saw into the bench as required, ensuring the saw is secured adequately.
2.Attach a vacuum adapter to the saw.
3.Ensure the retracting blade guard can retract and return freely, operating as designed, before plugging cordset in the mains socket.
4.Run saw up to ensure it is running smoothly before attempting any cutting.
5.Make sure guarding is suitable so that the operator cannot touch the saw blade when the blade is spinning.
6.Make sure an
7.Make sure a suitable safety off switch is fitted to the saw bench. The saw switch may then be locked on using a spring clamp, cable tie or similar and then plugged into the safety socket on the saw bench. This clamp MUST be taken off when the saw is removed from the saw bench.
8.Using all safety equipment make a test cut in an off cut piece of material making sure all guarding is set up correctly before continuing with your bench sawing.
Switching on and off
1.Connect the plug to the power supply.
2.To switch on the saw, press the
3.When you release the trigger, the machine turns off and
Caution. Allow the blade to come to a complete standstill before setting the saw down.
Making a cut
1.Adjust the depth and angle of cut as required.
2.Plug in the machine and start the motor.
3.Line up your pencil line with the correct sighting notch - for 90° cuts use the right hand (when viewed from the operators perspective) sighting notch (a) and for 45° cuts use the left hand sighting notch (b).
a | b |
90˚ Cuts | 45˚ Cuts |
4.When the blade is at its maximum speed (approximately 2 seconds), slowly push the saw forward using both hands.
Note. Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting. Do not force the saw so that there is an appreciable slowing of the motor. Allow the blade and the saw to do the work.
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