HSS Hire 03431 Troubleshooting guide

Cross Cut
Mitre Saw
©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 1997 No. 606/01
Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
Hire Shops
A portable, bench – top chop saw
for cutting accurate mitres and
compound mitres.
Operating & Safety Guide 606
To set the mitre turntable angle, slacken the mitre
lock wing nut on the turntable, release the locking
catch, and rotate the table to the right or left.
Any angle up to 45 degrees can be chosen on the
protractor scale. Read the red scale on the mitre bar’s left
hand edge if turning to the right, the black scale off the
bar’s right hand edge if turning to the left. Alternatively,
locate the locking catch on the turntable’s underside
for a pre-set angle: 0, 15, 22.5, 30 or 45 degrees.
Then simply re-engage the locking catch and tighten the
mitre lock wing nut.
For compound mitres, set the desired bevel and
mitre angle. For the widest choice, move the turntable
to the left. Even so, this saw will not cut 45x 45
degree compound mitres.
NOTE: that in the cross cut mode, this saw will cut
timber up to 50mm thick and 250mm wide. When
cutting a mitre, the capacity will reduce to a
maximum of 50 x 175mm.
Always position yourself so you can control the
cutting operation while staying clear of the
saw blade.
Always keep the saw table clear of off cuts and
other debris.
For precision work, always make a test cut to check
the saw’s settings.
HSS cross cut mitre saws come with tungsten tipped
blades that can both rip and cross cut. But even these
blunt eventually. So, if you notice the blade burning the
timber, contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
Never push the equipment beyond its design
limits. If it will not do what you want with reasonable
ease and speed, assume you have the wrong tool for the
job. Contact your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
Keep the equipment clean – paying special attention
to the air vents. You will find this less of a chore if you
clean them regularly, rather than wait until the end of the
hire period.
When not in use, store the equipment somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves.
EQUIPMENT CARE
Switch OFF and unplug the equipment.
Clean off sawdust and dirt, paying special
attention to motor ventilation slots.
Park the saw head, set the bevel angle to 45
degrees and tighten up the traverse locking screw.
The tool can now be carried by its handle.
Finally, neatly coil the flex and give the tool a final
clean up ready for return, to your local HSS
Hire Shop.
FINISHING OFF
Code 03431
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For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the work area.
Never use this equipment if you are ill, feeling
tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
This equipment should only be used by a
competent person who has read and understood
these instructions.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do
not follow all instructions laid down in this guide.
Safety Goggles MUST be worn by everyone in
the work area.
Some materials when cut contain substances
which, when inhaled, can be harmful to
health. A suitable mask must be worn when using
this equipment.
This equipment generates potentially harmful
noise levels. To comply with health and safety at
work regulations, ear defenders must be worn by
everyone in the vicinity.
Wear practical, protective clothing, gloves and
footwear. Avoid loose garments and jewellery that
could catch in moving parts, tie back long hair.
Ensure the work area is well lit and ventilated, if in
doubt, ask about dust extraction and ventilation
equipment at your local HSS Hire Shop.
Make sure you know how to switch this machine OFF
before you switch it ON in case you get into difficulty.
Always switch OFF and unplug the machine before
making adjustments to it. Check that it is switched
OFF and that you have removed all spanners and keys
before plugging it back in.
Having switched OFF, always wait for the blade to
come to rest before removing or replacing
the workpiece.
Never carry or pull the equipment by its flex.
Check the condition of the equipment before use.
If it shows signs of damage or excessive wear, return it to
your local HSS Hire Shop.
Ensure the guard is operating correctly before starting
work. If it does not close automatically and cover the blade,
STOP and contact your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
Most HSS cross cut mitre saws plug into a standard
13amp power socket. However, 110V models (with a
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY round yellow plug) must be provided with a suitable
110V generated supply, or powered from the mains via
a suitable 110V transformer (minimum 2.2kvA tool rating).
If the equipment fails, or if its flex or plug gets
damaged, return it. Never try to repair it yourself.
Keep flexes out of harm’s way, and clear of the
work area.
Extension leads should be fully unwound and
loosely coiled, away from the equipment. Never run
them through water, over sharp edges or where they
could trip someone.
Using electrical equipment in very damp or wet
conditions can be dangerous.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use a
suitable RCD (Residual Current-Operated Device)
available from your local HSS Hire Shop, or power the
equipment from a mains circuit with a built-in RCD.
Ensure the machine and power socket are switched
OFF before plugging into the power supply.
Set the saw on a firm workbench, if desired, fit a dust
extraction unit, ask at your local HSS Hire Shop for details.
If vacuum dust extraction is not used, ensure the work
area is well ventilated.
All that now remains is to connect the saw up to
its power supply and switch the supply ON.
Hold the workpiece against the saw’s rear fence.
The saw’s action should keep it there, but if it rides
up or pulls away from the fence, secure it with
a G-clamp.
To make a cross cut, grip the saw’s handle (thereby
releasing the saw head locking lever), squeeze the
ON/OFF trigger and, having allowed the blade to
reach full speed, lower it into the work. Once the cut
is finished, return the saw head to its ‘parked’
position and release the handle.
To cut wide materials, push the carriage lock on the
motor housing (padlock open symbol) and begin the
cut as already described. Once the blade is through the
work close to the fence, pull the saw head towards you to
complete the cut. For mitres, select the required angle
from the turntable scale and operate the saw as above.
To set the bevel angle, slacken the lever at the rear
of the saw and tilt the saw head, reading the angle
off the protractor scale. Once you have aligned the
required angle, re-tighten the lever to lock the saw head
in place.
BASIC TECHNIQUES
GETTING STARTED
Variable
Speed
Carriage
Lock
Protractor
Scale
Mitre Lock Catch
Carriage & Guard
Release
Lever
ON/OFF
Trigger
Mitre Lock
Wing Nut
Bevel Angle
Adjustment Lever