Chop Cutting - Evolution R255 SMS Originalbetriebsanleitung

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parts. Compare the direction of the rotation
arrow on the guard to the direction arrow
on the blade. The blade teeth should always
point downward at the front of the saw. Check
the tightness of the arbor screw.
BODY & HAND POSITIONING (Fig. 47)
(8.3)
• Never place your hands within the 'no hands
zone' (at least 150mm away from the blade).
• Keep hands away from the path of the blade.
• Secure the work-piece firmly to the table and
against the fence to prevent any movement.
• Use a Hold Down Clamp at all times but check
that it is so positioned that it does not interfere
with the path of the blade or other moving
machine parts.
• Avoid awkward operations and hand positions
where a sudden slip could cause your fingers or
a hand to move into the blade.
• Before attempting a cut, make a 'dry run' with
the power off so that you can see the path of
the blade.
• Keep your hands in position until the ON/
OFF trigger switch has been released and the
blade has completely stopped.
THE ON/OFF TRIGGER SWITCH (Fig. 48)
The ON/OFF motor trigger switch is a
non-latching type. It is ergonomically
positioned inside the Cutting HANDLE.
To start the motor:
• Press the switch to start the motor.
• Release the switch to turn off the motor.
Place the saw on a secure stationary work
surface and check the saw over carefully.
Check particularly the operation of all the
machines safety features before attempting
to operate the machine.
PREPARING TO MAKE A CUT
DO NOT OVER-REACH
Keep good footing and balance. Stand to one
side so that your face and body are out of line
of a possible kickback.
WARNING: Freehand cutting is a major cause
of accidents and should not be attempted.
• Ensure that the work-piece is always firmly
resting against the fence, and where practical
is clamped with the Hold Down Clamp to
the table.
• The saw table should be clean and free from
any sawdust etc. before the work-piece is
clamped into position.
• Ensure that the 'cut-off' material is free to
move sideways away from the blade when
the cut is completed. Ensure that the 'cut-off'
piece cannot become 'jammed' in any other
part of the machine.
• Do not use this saw to cut small pieces. If the
work-piece being cut would cause your hand
or fingers to be within 150mm of the saw
blade, the work-piece is too small.

CHOP CUTTING

This type of cut is used mainly for cutting small or
narrow section material. The cutting head is gently
pushed down to cut through the work-piece.
The sliding carriage should be locked in its
rearmost position. (Fig. 49)
• Slide the cutting head to the rear as far as it
will go.
• Tighten the slide lock screw. (Fig. 50)
• Place the work-piece on the table and
against the fence and secure with clamp(s)
as appropriate.
• Grasp the Cutting Handle.
• Turn the motor on and allow the saw blade
to reach full speed.
• Press the lower guard locking trigger to
release the cutting head. (Fig. 51)
• Lower the Cutting Handle downwards and
cut through the work-piece.
• Allow the speed of the blade to do the work,
there is no need to apply undue pressure to
the Cutting Handle.
• When the cut has been completed, release
the ON/OFF trigger switch.
• Allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
• Allow the cutting head to rise to its upper
position, with the lower blade guard
completely covering the blade teeth, and the
cutting head locked in the upper position,
before releasing the Cutting Handle.
• Remove the work-piece.
SLIDE CUTTING
This saw is equipped with a sliding carriage
system. Loosening the slide lock screw will
release the slide and allow the cutting head to
move forwards and backwards. (Fig. 52)
The saw blade is lowered into the work-piece
and then pushed to the rear of the machine to
complete a cut. This type of cut can be used for
cutting wide pieces.
• Position the work-piece on the table and
against the fence and secure with clamp(s) as
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