INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1200W 184mm (7-1/4”) Circular Saw • London • Melbourne • Perth • Shanghai • Taipei • Verona • Hong Kong • New York • Auckland • MX1275 050805 ED6 PW
Contents Warranty Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications General safety instructions Additional safety rules for circular saws Contents of carton Unpacking Assembly Know your product Overview Adjustments Under bench use Switching on and off Making a cut Using the parallel fence guide Dust extraction Changing the blade Maintenance General inspection Power cord maintenance 2 3 3 3 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 Full 2 Years Home Use Warranty Whilst every effor
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General safety instructions Personal safety • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. • Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
the nameplate of the tool. A power source with a voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to the user, as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, do not plug in the tool. Using a power source with a voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor. Always remove the plug from the mains socket before making any adjustments or maintenance, including changing the blade.
• Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first switching off the machine. • Do not slow or stop a blade with a piece of wood. Let the blade come to rest naturally. • If you are interrupted when operating the saw, complete the process and switch off before looking up. • Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings are properly tightened. • Do not store materials or equipment above a machine in such a way that they could fall into it. • Always hold the saw on parts that are insulated.
Know your product 13 14 1. Trigger switch 2. Lock-off button 3. Motor housing 4. Main handle 5. Front handle 10 6. Bevel adjustment knob 7. Bevel scale 8. Parallel fence locking knob 9. Parallel fence 10. Blade guard lever 11. Retracting blade guard 12 12. Base plate 18 13. Fixed blade guard 11 14. Dust extraction port 15. Depth locking lever 16. Cut depth indicator 17. Spindle lock button 18. Blade 19. Blade key storage area 20. Hex key 21.
Overview Adjusting the depth locking lever The saw is capable of ripping and cross cutting hardwoods, softwoods and man made boards quickly, accurately and safely. If the tool becomes too hot, let it run under no load for 2–3 minutes to cool the motor. The quality of the cut will improve as the number of blade teeth increases. The blade cuts on an upward stroke and may chip the uppermost surface or edges of your work piece.
Under bench use Making a cut 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.
Using the parallel fence guide The parallel fence allows you to make parallel cuts in a sheet of wood, all at the same width. Caution. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments. 1. Slide the parallel fence (9) through the slots in the base plate. 2. Turn the blade bolt anti-clockwise using the hex key (20) provided. 3. Remove the outer blade flange and the blade bolt. 4. Retract the lower blade guard (11) using the lever (10). 5.
Maintenance 1. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all times. 2. Remove dust and dirt regularly. Cleaning is best done with a soft rag or a soft brush. Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes while cleaning. 3. Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals. 4. If the body of the saw needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft damp cloth. A mild detergent can be used but nothing like alcohol, petrol or other cleaning agent. 5. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts. Caution.
Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. Before returning this product for a Warranty Claim or any other reason Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) When you make your call, please have the following information at hand: With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual.
