Setting up, Switching on and off | Global Machinery Company RC1200

Setting up

Installing a saw blade

CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the mains supply before installing or removing a blade. Wear work gloves when replacing a blade.

1.Loosen the blade clamp (4) by depressing the clamp lever (12). This will allow the saw blade to be inserted.

2.Whilst holding the blade clamp open, line up and insert the new saw blade.

3.Let go of the blade clamp lever (12) to lock the saw blade in position.

4.Pull on the blade to ensure it is securely fastened.

WARNING. Make sure that the blade is securely fastened before starting the saw.

Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

Switching on and off

1.Connect the plug to the mains supply.

2.To start the saw, press the lock-off button (3) and squeeze the trigger switch (1).

3.There is no need to keep the lock-off button (3) depressed once the saw has started.

However, if the trigger switch

(1)is released, the lock-off button will re-engage as a safety precaution to prevent accidental operation.

4.In order to restart the saw, the both the lock-off button (3) and the trigger switch (1) must be pressed again.

Varying the speed

Vary the speed to suit the blade and the material being cut with the use of the speed control knob (9).

Using the pendulum control

1.With the pendulum control

(2) set at , the blade moves backwards and forwards only. This is called “straight cutting”. Use straight cutting when sawing hard materials such as metal.