Turning on and off

N

1. Plug the cordset into the

 

mains socket.

 

2. Push the lock-off button and pull the trigger to start the tool (fig N).

3. To stop the tool release the trigger switch.

4. When you release the trigger

switch, the machine turns off and the lock-off button re-engages to prevent accidental operation.

WARNING. The cutting disc will continue to run down for a short period of time after the trigger swich has been released.

Replacing a cut off disc

CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before installing or removing a disc.

1.Loosen and remove the spark shield locking knob (fig O).

2.Swing the front spark shield downwards and pull out from the upper disc guard to reveal the cutting disc bolt and flange (fig P).

O

P

3.Push the spindle lock lever to the right and rotate the disc until the spindle lock engages (fig Q).

4.Whilst holding the spindle lock lever use the 8mm hex key supplied to remove the disc bolt. Note that the bolt unscrews in an anti-clockwise direction (fig R).

5.Remove the disc lock bolt, washer, outer flange, blotter and cut off disc (fig S).

Q

R

6.Clean any grinding dust from

the inner flange and, after S checking that it is in good condition, mount a new disc between two paper blotters.

The rear blotter should be mounted onto the inner flange and the front blotter is the printed surface on the front of the disc.

7.Replace the outer flange, washer and lock bolt. Tighten the bolt in a clockwise direction.

8.Turn the new disc by hand, ensuring that it rotates fully and does not wobble unduly.

9.Replace the front spark shield by locating the centre pivot section of the spark shield into the raised centre section of the upper disc guard (fig T).

NOTE. You need to locate the

 

small tab of the spark guard on

T

the inside of the wheel guard.

 

You may need to push this into

 

position over the head of the

 

disc locking bolt. The two parts

 

will only locate together when

 

the spark guard is in the down

 

position with approximately

 

80mm of the wheel at the

 

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Global Machinery Company MX355C warranty Turning on and off, Replacing a cut off disc