HSS Hire 941 Troubleshooting guide

Metal Cut
Mitre Saw
Hire Shops
A metal cutting mitre saw, utilising
TCT blade technology.
Operating & Safety Guide 941
Lock the clamp release and tighten the clamp by
turning the clamp handle clockwise until the
material is firmly held.
Do not attempt to cut material unless it is firmly
held and note that this machine is only suitable for
cutting material of 2mm thickness and above.
Push the power head down lightly without
depressing the power switch, hold the handgrip
and depress the arm release lever with your
thumb. Pull down the handle to allow the saw
guard to move revealing the blade.
You may now check that the blade and the
material to be cut line up correctly and make any
adjustments as necessary. Now return the power
head to the raised position.
Plug the machine into a suitable power supply and
switch ON. Squeeze the trigger and wait until the
blade is running at full speed. NEVER start the
machine with the blade in contact with the
workpiece.
Depress the release lever, then lower the blade and
cut through the work-piece.
Once the cut is completed release the trigger and
wait for the blade to stop before you raise the
blade from the material.
Never partially cut through material, always make
a complete cut.
Keep hands away from the cutting area, and
maintain a steady balance, keep feet firmly on
the floor.
To stop the machine, release the trigger and wait for the
blade to stop before raising the blade from the work piece.
Never attempt to raise the blade clear of the cut
when still moving, or stop the machine in mid-cut.
Always clear the work area of off cuts and other
debris between each cut.
The HSS metal cut mitre saw is supplied fitted with
a tungsten tipped blade specially designed for this
type of work. If the blade blunts or becomes
damaged, DO NOT attempt to remove it from the
machine. Contact your local HSS Hire Shop for a
replacement machine.
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 – you will find this less of a
chore if you clean it regularly, rather than wait until the
end of the hire period.
Periodically empty the swarf collection tray found
at the rear of the unit. To empty the tray, switch the unit
EQUIPMENT CARE
BASIC TECHNIQUES
OFF and unplu it from its power supply then lift and pull
the tray by its handle and fully remove it. Empty the swarf
from the tray ensuring you avoid contact with its
contents. Finally, refit the tray.
When not in use, store the equipment somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves.
Switch OFF and unplug the saw from the power
supply, then remove the material from the clamp.
Depress the lever on the handle assembly, pull
down on the handle and reattach the transit chain.
Neatly coil the cable and give the unit a final clean
ready for return to your local HSS Hire Shop.
FINISHING OFF
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For advice on the safety and suitability of this equipment
contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do
not follow all instructions laid down in this guide.
The hirer has a responsibility to ensure that all
necessary risk assessments have been completed
prior to the use of this equipment.
This equipment should only be used by an operator
who has been deemed competent to do so by
his/her employer.
This equipment should be used by an able bodied,
competent adult who has read and understood these
instructions. Anyone with either a temporary or permanent
disability, should seek expert advice before using it.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the work area. Cordon off a NO GO area using
cones and either barriers or tape, available for hire
from your local HSS Hire Shop.
Never use this equipment if you are ill,
feeling tired, or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Safety goggles MUST be worn by everyone in
the work area.
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.
Some materials when cut contain substances
which, when inhaled, can be harmful to
health. A suitable mask must be worn when using this
equipment. Respiratory protective equipment is available
for hire, contact your local HSS Hire Shop for details.
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 lighting and ventilation equipment at
your local HSS Hire Shop.
Do not work near flammable gasses or liquids,
petrol or paint thinner fumes for example. Keep
combustible materials at a safe distance - at least 5m.
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 saw before
making adjustments to it.
Having switched OFF, always wait for the blade to come
to rest before removing or replacing the work piece.
Never carry or pull the equipment by its power
supply cable.
This machine is designed to be used only with the TCT
blade it is supplied with, DO NOT fit any other type of
blade, including abrasive wheels, to this machine.
GENERAL SAFETY 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 safety guard is operating correctly
before starting work.
Most HSS Metal Cut Mitre Saws plug into a
standard 240V 13amp power socket. However,
110V models (with a round yellow plug) must be
provided with a suitable 110V generated supply, or
powered from the mains via a suitable 110V transformer.
If the equipment fails, or if its power supply cable
or plug becomes damaged, return it. Never try to
repair it yourself.
Keep cables 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.
Keep the equipment dry, using electrical
equipment in very damp or wet conditions can be
dangerous.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, always
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 machine up on a firm, level surface and
convenient to an appropriate power supply. Take
into account the length and shape of the material to be
cut.
The unit can be secured to the worktop by fitting
suitable bolts through the securing bolt holes (see
illustration).
Check that the power cable is away from the saw and
where it will not become entangled with the work piece.
Lightly press down on the power head handle and
release the transit chain.
Check the condition of the blade, paying special
attention to the TCT (tungsten carbide tipped) teeth.
If any are cracked, chipped or missing do not use
the saw, contact your local HSS Hire Shop for a
replacement.
Adjust the material clamp to set the cut angle.
Move the mitre lock lever (this lever is telescopic and
can be extended to aid adjustment) forward to release
the clamp’s rear fence, set the fence to the required
angle (indicated on the scale by the red pointer) an
retighten the mitre lock lever.
Mark up the material to be cut.
GETTING STARTED
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Turn the clamp release and pull the clamp
assembly fully back. Place the material against the
rear fence and push the clamp assembly forward
until it is in contact with the work piece.
Power
Head
Handle Arm Release
Lever
Safety
Guard
Transit
Chain Hook
Transit
Chain
ON/OFF
Trigger
Blade
Tray
Rear
Fence
Mitre
Lock
Lever
Unlock
Lock
Material
Clamp
Jaw Clamp
Handle
Clamp
Release
Securing
Bolt Holes
Metal Cut Mitre Saw