Powerplus POW8041 MITRE SAW +UPPER TABLE 1200W 210MM EN - Manual (Page 7)

POW8041 EN
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5.5 Service
 Your power tool should be serviced by a qualified specialist using only standard spare
parts. This will ensure that it meets the required safety standards.
6 BEFORE PUTTING THE MACHINE INTO OPERATION (FIG. 1-3)
6.1 General information
 The machine has to be set up where t can stand firmly, e.g. bolt it to a work bench, a
universal base or similar.
 All the covers and safety devices have to be properly fitted before the machine is switched
on.
 It must be possible for the saw Wade to run freely.
 When working with wood that has been processed before, watch out for foreign bodies
such as rails or screws etc.
 Before you activate the On/Off switch, make sure that the saw blade is correctly fitted and
that the machines moving parts run smoothly.
 Before you connect the machine to the power supply, make sure the data on the rating
plate is the same as that for your mains.
6.2 Converting the combination saw
The saw has two wording positions:
A: Bench-type Circular saw (Fig. 1)
B: Cross-cut and mitre box saw (Fig. 2)
To convert the saw from one working position to another, proceed step by
step exactly as described below or you may damage components.
Caution: Pull out the power plug each time before you convert the saw!
The saw is delivered in working position A (bench-type circular saw).
6.2.1 Converting the saw to mitre box mode
 First slacken the locking nut (15).
 Raise the saw table (16) with the one hand while pressing down the machine head by the
handle (2) with the other.
 The blade (5} must disappear completely in the slot of the saw table (16).
 Re-tighten the locking nut (15).
 The locking fork (24) has lifted as the result and released the retaining pin (23).
 Press down the machine head by the handle (2) and pull out the retaining pin (23).
 This disconnects the power supply to the switch (4) for bench-type circular saw mode and
connects it to the switch (3) for mitre box saw mode.
Caution! A return spring causes the machine head to rise automatically at
the end of the cut. Do not let go of the handle {2} as soon as the cut is
completed but steady the machine head and allow it to rise slowly,
 Remove the saw blade cover (14).
 The saw is now ready for use in mitre box saw mode,
6.2.2 Converting the saw to bench-type circular saw mode
 Set the machine head in vertical position and the rotary table (8) to 0 °,
 Fix the locking screws (10) and the clamping screw (22).