Mac allister MSPS1200 Installation instructions

1200W Plunge Saw
MSPS1200
EAN: 3663602797579
WARNING: Read the instructions before using the product!
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These instructions are for your safety. Please read through them thoroughly
before use and retain them for future reference.
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Your product 03
Technical and legal information 05
Before you start 11
In more detail... 20
Product functions 21
Cleaning and maintenance 33
Troubleshooting 38
Recycling 38
Guarantee 39
EC declaration of conformity 40
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1. Plunge lock button
2. ON/OFF switch
3. Main handle
4. Rear bevel lock knob
5. Rear parallel guide
fixing screw(not provide)
6. Base plate
7. Rear fine adjustment knob
8. Anti-kickback knob
9. Track lock
10. Front fine adjustment knob
11. Front parallel guide
fixing screw(not provide)
12. Front bevel lock knob
13. Bevel scale
14. Depth adjustment knob
15. Track compensation
16. Depth scale
17. Auxiliary handle
18. Mode selector
19. Carbon brush cap (2x)
20. Slot for track
21. Slot for Parallel Guide
22. Cutting width indicators
23. Saw blade
24. Dust extraction outlet
25. Shaft lock
26. 5mm hex key
27. 700mm track
28. 3mm hex key
29. connection adapter
Technical Specifications
Rated input: 220-240V~50Hz
Rated power: 1200W
No load speed: 6000/min
Mitre setting: 0°-48°
Saw blade dimensions: Ø165x2.2x20mm
Max. cutting depth with track: 54mm at 90°
Max. cutting depth without track: 59mm at 90°
Max. cutting depth with track: 38mm at 45°
Max. cutting depth without track: 42mm at 45°
Protecting rating: IPX0
Protecting class: II
Net weight: 5.4kg
Noise date & vibration level
> Noise pressure level (L ) 92 dB(A) (K : 3 dB)
> Sound power level (L ): 103 dB(A) (K : 3 dB)
> Hand-Arm-Vibration hand grip: 6m/s
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The declared vibration total value has been measured in accordance with a
standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
The declared vibration total value may also be used in a preliminary assessment
of exposure.
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Safety warnings
WARNING：Read all safety warnings and instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all
warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded)
power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable
for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
WARNING ! The vibration emission during actual use of the power
tool can differ from the declared total value depending on the ways in
which the tool is used; and of the need to identify safety measures to
protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the
actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating
cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is
running idle in addition to the trigger time).
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f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personalinjury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position
before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or
carrying the tool.Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the power tool in unexpectedsituations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application
The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any
power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
berepaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and
/or remove the battery pack
if detachable from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
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h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to
become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can
cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power
tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling
and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
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Further safety instructions for all saws
Cutting procedures
a) DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep
your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are
holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
b) Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from
the blade below the workpiece.
c) Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a
full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
d) Never hold the workpiece in your hands or across your leg while cutting.
Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to support the work
properly to minimise body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
e) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing
an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord. Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power
tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
f) When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edgeguide.
This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.
g) Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round)
of arbour holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw
will run off-centre, causing loss of control.
h) Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade washers
and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and
safety of operation.
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Kickback causes and related warnings:
- Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, jammed or misaligned saw blade,
causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the
operator;
- When the blade is pinched or jammed tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade
stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator;
- If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge
of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb
out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
a) Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to
resist kickback forces. Position your body to either side of the blade, but
not in line with the blade. Kick back could cause the saw to jump backwards,
but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are
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b) When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release
the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade
comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work
or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may
occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade
binding.
c) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf
so that the saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If a saw blade binds
walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
d) Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback.
Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed
under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the
panel.
e) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
f ) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure
before making the cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause
binding and kickback.
g) Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or other blind areas.
The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.
Safety instructions for plunge type saws
Guard function
a) Check the guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the
saw if the guard does not move freely and enclose the blade instantly.
Never clamp or tie the guard so that the blade is exposed. If the saw is
accidentally dropped, the guard may be bent. Check to make sure that the
guard moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles
and depths of cut.
b) Check the operation and condition of the guard return spring. If the guard
and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before
use. The guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits,
or a build-up of debris.
c) Assure that the base plate of the saw will not shift while performing a
“plunge cut”. Blade shifting sideways will cause binding and likely kick back.
d) Always observe that the guard is covering the blade before placing sthe aw
down on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to
walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for
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To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand this
manual before using this product.
Wear eye protection.
Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Wear respiratory protection.
Always wear protective gloves.
Double insulation.
Conforms to relevant safety standards.
Do not dispose of old appliances with domestic rubbish.
Do not touch and keep the hand away from the movable parts
such as saw blade.
For cutting wood.
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MSPS1200: Designation of th
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The updated Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1st October
2012 now also targets to reduce the risks associated with silica, wood and gypsum
dusts.
Construction workers are one of the at-risk groups within this because of the dust that
they breathe: silica dust is not just a nuisance; it is a real risk to your lungs!
Silica is a natural mineral present in large amounts in things like sand, sandstone and
granite. It is also commonly found in many construction materials such as concrete and
mortar. The silica is broken into very fine dust (also known as Respirable Crystalline
Silica or RCS) during many common tasks such as cutting, drilling and grinding
Breathing in very fine particles of crystalline silica can lead tothe development of:
Lung cancer Silicosis Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (Chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) And breathing in fine particles of wood dust can lead tothe
development of Asthma The risk of lung disease is linked to people who regularly
breathe construction dust over a period of time, not on the odd occasion.
To protect the lung, the COSHH Regulations sets a limit on the amount of these dusts
that you can breathe (called a Workplace Exposure Limit or WEL) when averaged over
a normal working day. These limits are not a large amount of dust: when compared to
a penny it is tiny – like a small pinch of salt:
This limit is the legal maximum; the most you can breathe after the right controls have
been used.
How to reduce the amount of dust?
1 Reduce the amount of cutting by using the best sizes of building products.
2 Use a less powerful tool e.g. a block cutter instead of angle grinder.
3 Using a different method of work altogether – e.g. using a nail gun to direct fasten
cable trays instead of drilling holes first.
Please always work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that
specially designed tofilter out microscopic particles and use the dust extraction facility
at all time.
For more information please see the HSE website:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction or http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cis69.pdf
Warning:Some dust particles created bypower sanding, sawing, grinding,
drill and other construction jobs contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects orother reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
•Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated timber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure tothese chemicals:
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• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter microscopic particles.
The European Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive has been brought in to help
reduce hand arm vibration syndrome injuries to power tool users. The directive
requires power tool manufacturers and suppliers to provide indicative vibration test
results to enable users to make informed decisions as to the period of time a power
tool can be used safely on a daily basis and the choice of tool.
SEE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THE
VIBRATION LEVELS OF YOUR TOOL.
The declared vibration emission value should be used as a minimum level and
should be used with the current guidance on vibration.
Calculating the actual period of the actual period off use can be difficult and the
HSE website has further information.
The declared vibration emission been measured in accordance with a standardised
test stated above and may be used to compare one tool with another tool.
The declared vibration emission value may also be used in a preliminary assessment
of exposure.
Warning: The vibration emission value during actual use of the power tool can
differ from the declared value depending on the ways in which the tool is used
dependant on the following examples and other variations on how the tool is used:
How the tool is used and the materials being cut or drilled.
The tool being in good condition and well maintained.
The use the correct accessory for the tool and ensuring it is sharp and in good
condition.
The tightness of the grip on the handles.
And the tool is being used as intended by its design and these instructions.
While working with this power tool, hand/arm vibrations occur. Adopt the
correct working practices in order to reduce the exposure to vibration. This
tool may cause hand-arm vibration syndrome if its use is not adequately
managed.
Warning: Identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on
an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts
of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is
running idle in addition to the trigger time). Note The use of other tools will reduce
the users’ total working period on this tool.
Helping to minimise your vibration exposure risk. ALWAYS use sharp chisels, drills
and blades.
Maintain this tool in accordance with these instructions and keep well lubricated
(where appropriate).
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Unpack
Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Familiarize yourself with all its features and
functions.
Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any parts are
missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting to use this tool.
1x plunge saw
1x 5mm hex key
2x 700mm track
1x d
1x 3mm hex key
ust connector
2x carbon brush
Set cutting depth
The cutting depth can be set between 0-59 mm.
For best results, less than a full blade tooth should be visible below the workpiece.
1. Loosen the depth adjustment knob (14) and slide it to the desired cutting depth
according to the depth scale (16) to set the cutting depth. (Refer to Fig. 3)
NOTE :The graduated values on the depth scale (16) apply for straight
cuts (90° cut). The guide rail track compensation (15) must be tilted up
when using the plunge saw without track. Only when using the plunge
saw with track, the track compensation is used to compensate for the
thickness of the track.
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Helping to minimise your vibration exposure risk. ALWAYS use sharp chisels, drills
and blades.
Maintain this tool in accordance with these instructions and keep well lubricated
(where appropriate).
Avoid using tools in temperatures of 10ºC or less. Plan your work schedule to
spread any high vibration tool use across a number of days.
Health surveillance
All employees should be part of an employer’s health surveillance scheme to
help identity any vibration related diseases at an early stage, prevent disease
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Using the track = guide rail track compensation down.
Not using the track = guide rail track compensation lever up. (Refer to Fig. 4)
2. Tighten the depth adjustment knob (14). The motor or respectively the saw
blade can now be pushed down to the set cutting depth.
For a clean, safe cut set the cutting depth in such way that only max. one saw
blade tooth protrudes under the work piece.
NOTE
The When accuracy is critical, use a set square not provided to
check the depth and make test cuts on a scrap piece of material.
NOTE Maximum cutting depth for working without track can reach
59mm in special case if the track compensation lever is set in “down”
position. The real cutting depth is then 5mm more than the indicated
value on the scale. This setting shall only be applied if the ordinary
maximum cutting depth for working without track (54mm) shall be
exceeded on demand.
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Track pack
The track pack includes:
x 72
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x track connectors (Note: each connector consists of two parts)
x 3mm hex key
NOTE : When accuracy is critical, use a set square (not provided) to
check the angle and make test cuts on a scrap piece of material.
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Set cutting angle
The plunge saw can be swiveled between 0° and 48°:
1. Loosen the front and rear bevel lock knobs (4 and 12).
2. Pivot the body of the saw until the bevel angle pointer adjacent to the front bevel
lock aligns with the bevel angle required on the bevel scale(13).
3. Tighten the bevel lock knobs firmly.
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Connecting rods for track
Using the track connectors supplied in the track pack, you can connect lengths of
track for long cuts. Each track connector (d) comprises a spacer (a) and an
expansion bar(b) with four hex screws (c).
Assemble each connector by fitting the spacer (a) to the side of the expansion bar
(b)opposite the heads of the hex screws as the Fig. 6 shown.
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d
Fig. 6
1.Thread one track connector into the upper clamp channel (on the face of a
length of the track).
2.Ensure that the heads of the hex screws are facing away from the track and
therefore accessible.
3.Position the connector half way into the channel, so that one of hex screw is
within the channel and exposed.
NOTE : Before first use and from time to time as needed, apply a light
spray of lubricant so that the saw will glide smoothly along the length of
the track. Do not allow dust, shavings or other debris to build up on the
track.
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4.Tighten the hex screw clockwise to secure the half of the connector connect to
the track. (Refer to Fig. 7)
5.Now repeat this procedure, threading the second connector into the lower clamp
channel (on the underside of the track).
6.Again, ensure the heads of the hex screws are accessible, and secure the second
connector in position by tightening the hex screw anti-clockwise (Refer to Fig. 7).
Hex screw
Hex key
d1
d2
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7.Guide the free ends of the two track connectors into the clamp channels of the
second track.(Refer to Fig. 8)
d1
d2
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8.Tighten the hex screws on the face and underside of the second track and
ensure all hex screws fixed firmly. (Refer to Fig. 9 )
Hex key
Hex screw
Fig. 9
Switch ON/OFF the plunge saw
1. Press the plunge lock button (1) and then the ON/OFF switch (2) to switch
the saw on.
2. Release the ON/OFF switch (2) to switch the saw off.
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NОТЕ : Pressing the plunge lock button (1) unlocks the plunge
cut mechanism at the same time, so that the motor can be moved
downwards. The saw blade emerges from the protective cover.
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Determine cutting line
Two cutting lines are marked on the base plate (6) of the plunge saw.
1. Align position A (0 mark on base plate) at the front of the base plate with
your marked cutting line when using the saw without track for straight cuts.
For 45° mitre cuts align position B (45 mark on base plate) at the front of
the base plate with your marked cutting line.
2. When using the saw with track always align position A (0 mark on base plate)
at the front of the base plate with your marked cutting line for straight cuts and
45° mitre cuts.
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Cleaning and maintenance 33
Trouble shooting 38
Recycling 38
Guarantee 39
EC declaration of conformity 40
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