CMS254 COMPOUND MITRE SAW © 0604 OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS Motor: ......................................................... 230V 50Hz 1 phase. Current Rating ........................................... 6.5Amps Power Rating: ............................................ 1300kW No Load Speed: ........................................ 5000RPM Fuse Rating ................................................ 13Amps Dimensions: (Head Lowered) .................. 365x345x270mm Dimensions: (Head Raised) ..................... 365x345x410mm Blade size: (Fitted) .....
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 254mm (10”) Compound Mitre Saw which is designed for use by tradesmen in a light commercial environment. Before operating the Mitre Saw please read this leaflet thoroughly and carefully follow all instructions. This will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can also look forward to the saw giving you long and satisfactory service.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR OPERATING MACHINERY WARNING: As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with their operation and use. Exercising respect and caution will considerably lessen the risk of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator or damage to property, may result. 1. READ and BECOME FAMILIAR with the entire operating manual.
11. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine before switching on. 12. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication. 13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of improper accessories could be hazardous. 14. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED. Turn power OFF. Do not leave machine until it comes to a complete stop. 15.
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS FOR MITRE SAWS 1. Wear safety goggles as protection against flying wood chips and saw dust. In many cases, a full face shield is even better protection. A dust mask is also recommended to keep saw dust out of your lungs. 2. Use a solid wood workbench which will not move under load. 3. This saw is for use by tradesmen in a light commercial environment. 4. Clear the work table of all objects except the workpiece (tools, scraps, rulers etc.) before switching on the saw. 5.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Connect the mains lead to a standard, 230 Volt (50Hz) electrical supply through an approved 13 amp BS 1363 plug, or a suitably fused isolator switch.
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE SAW Fig 1 82
FEATURES As its’ name implies, the machine is a Bevel/Mitre Saw, capable of straight cross cutting, and cutting bevels and mitres, or a combination of the two. The main arm, or Cutting Fig 2 Head, carries the motor and the tungsten carbide saw blade. It is allowed to swivel to produce mitre cuts and tilt to the left to produce bevel cuts. The maximum sizes of wood that may be cut in any of these processes is given on page 17.
ASSEMBLY and INSTALLATION On receipt inspect the machine to ensure that all parts are accounted for and that no damage was incurred during transit. Any deficiency or damage should be reported to your CLARKE dealer immediately. The main body of the saw is fully assembled and adjusted at the factory. It is necessary only to fit the accessories supplied, shown below. Fig.4 Accessories provided with the machine Mount the machine on a firm solid base that will not move under load.
Enter the screw with washer down though the hole in the bed (See Fig.5, and B, Fig.3), and screw on the clamp from below by a few turns, open channel upwards. Slide the work support into place between the underside of the bed and the clamp and tighten the screw. Take care not to slide the work support too far. The position is correct when the upturned ends of the support are directly in line with the table surface. Fig. 6 Attach the dust bag to the dust extraction outlet with its spring clip.
Allow the blade to reach full speed. If any unusual sounds or vibrations occur, release the Trigger immediately and investigate the cause. When satisfied, move the Head Release Lever, (C fig.7 and also shown in fig.10), sideways with the fingers of your right hand, and gently lower the head so that the blade comes into contact with the workpiece. Do not force the blade, a light pressure is all that is required.
C. Straight Bevel Cutting Fig. 9 As with Mitre Cutting, this is a cross cutting operation, except that the blade is not perpendicular to the table, (see fig. 10). Ensure the Table is set so that the table pointer lines up with the zero on the scale on the bed. Slacken off the Bevel Locking Handle (C, fig.16), and swing the Head to the side. Fig. 10 Set the head to the required angle according to the scale, adjacent to the pivot point and shown in fig 9.
MAINTENANCE 1. General The machine is maintenance free, except for changing the saw blade when necessary, maintaining adjustments, and ensuring that after use, you clean away any sawdust or wood chips, with a low pressure air line or brush, paying particular attention to the motor air vents which should be kept clear at all times.
4. Remove the outer flange followed by the blade. 5. Replace in reverse order, ensuring the tips of the blade point downwards at the front. 3. Renewing Motor Brushes Fig. 14 Eventually, the motors’ carbon brushes will need replacing. This task may be carried out quickly and easily as follows. 1. Remove the three cross head screws,securing the motors’ end cover, andpull off the cover. 2. With a pair of long nose pliers, pull out each brush holder, as shown in fig. 14, and disconnect the push-on connector.
ADJUSTMENTS Ref: Fig 16 It may be necessary from time to time, to check various settings and make appropriate adjustments. Fig. 16 a. Squareness of Blade It is first of all most important to check that the blade is exactly perpendicular to the table. To do this, place a small square on the table and bring it up to the blade, checking to see if it is square.
b. Squareness of Backfence Place a square flat on the table with its base resting on the Backfence. If it is not square with the edge of the slot in the table, slacken off the two backfence securing screws D, sufficient to be able to move the fence until it is square. When satisfied, tighten the securing screws. c. 45° Bevel Stop Slacken off the Bevel lock (C), and tilt the Head to its maximum. Lower the Blade and with a small 45° gauge between the bed and blade, check for trueness of angle.
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