Powerplus POWX0782 MITRE SAW +UPPER TABLE 1800W 254MM EN - Manual (Page 14)

POWX0782
EN
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- Mitre saw locked in the desired position.
- Saw head tilted at the desired angle, in relation to the surface of the workpiece, and locked in
position.
9.1.9 Sawing the workpiece:
 Hold the workpiece against the mitre and width guide. If possible, use a work clamp for
fastening the workpiece.
 Push on the upper half of the ON/OFF switch and push on the safety lock.
 Lower the saw head carefully and completely downwards, while firmly holding onto the
handgrip. You should only apply minimum pressure while sawing, so as to prevent the
motor from slowing down.
 Saw the workpiece in one single movement.
 Carefully let the saw head return to its topmost starting position.
 If further sawing works do not have to be carried out immediately, switch the saw OFF.
9.2 Table saw mode
9.2.1 Safety instructions for the saw blade guard (Fig. 12)
The saw blade guard (3) protects against accidental contact with the saw blade and prevents
wood splinters from flying about.
Make sure that the saw blade guard is always installed while working.
9.2.2 Riving knife (Fig. 12)
 The riving knife (2) prevents that a workpiece is grasped by the rising teeth of the saw
blade and is thrown in the direction of the operator.
 Always make sure that the riving knife is installed while working with the saw.
9.2.3 Lower saw blade guard (Fig. 12)
 The lower saw blade guard (14) is designed to provide protection against accidental
contact with the saw blade.
 The safety saw blade guard must always be installed, while the machine is in operation.
9.2.4 Push block (Fig. 17 and 18)
 A push block (24) serves as an extension of the hand and protects against accidental
contact with the saw blade.
 Always use a push block, when the interval between the saw blade and the mitre and
width guide is less than 120 mm.
 Use the push block at an angle of 20° to 30° in relation to the surface of the saw table.
 Replace the push block when damaged.
9.2.5 Installation
HAZARD!
Before starting with the installation of the machine:
- Switch the machine “OFF”
- Remove the plug from the socket
- Wait until at the machine has come to a complete standstill
 Leave the saw head in a raised position.