SAINT-GOBAIN Norton Clipper CWT 255 User manual

CWT 255
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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The undersigned manufacturer:
SAINT - GOBAIN ABRASIVES S.A.
190, BD J.F. KENNEDY
L- 4930 BASCHARAGE
Declares that this product Wood saws: CWT 255 230V Code: 70184631918
is in conformity with the following Directives:
"MACHINES" 2006/42/CE
"ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY" 2014/30/UE
and European standard:
EN 62841-1:2015
EN 62841-3-1:2014/A11:2017
EN 55014-1:2017/A11:2020
EN IEC 55014-1:2021
EN 55014-2:1997/A2:2008
EN IEC 55014-2:2021
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019/A1:2021
EN 61000-3-11:2000
EN IEC 61000-3-11:2019
Where applicable, the notified body TUV SUD Product Service GmbH, Ridlerstraße 65 •
80339 Munich • Germany. Number : 0123, performed EC-Type Examination Certificate
and issued the certificate: M8A 116949 0001 Rev.00
Valid for machines as of serial number: 4503130226001
Storage site for the technical documents:
Saint-Gobain Abrasives 190, Bd. J. F. Kennedy 4930 BASCHARAGE, LUXEMBOURG
This declaration of conformity loses its validity when the product is converted or modified
without agreement.
Bascharage, Luxembourg, 17.11.2022
Fabrice Genuardi, Quality Manager
Responsible for the technical file
Bascharage, Luxembourg.
Declaration of conformity

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CWT 255
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6
1.1 Pictogram
1.2 Machine name plate
1.3Purpose of use
2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9
2.1 Work area safety
2.2 Electrical safety
2.3 Personal safety
2.4 Power tool use
2.5 Service
2.6 Safety instructions for miter saw
2.7 Guarding relating warnings
2.8 Cutting procedure warnings
2.9 Kickback causes and related warnings
2.10 Table saw operating procedure warnings
3TECHNICAL DATA 16
4SETUP BEFORE USE 17
5MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 24
6CUSTOMER SERVICE 25

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1 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Pictogram
Important warnings and pieces of advice are indicated on the machine using symbols. The following symbols
are used on the machine:
Read operator's instructions
Ear protection must be worn
Hand protection must be worn
Eye protection shall be worn
Wear a dust mask

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1.2 Machine name plate
Important data can be found on the following plate located on the machine:
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the
usual three wire
Grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor
components with protecting insulation. Double-insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
Never dispose of any electric power tools with your household refuse. To comply with
European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electric and electronic equipment, and its implementation
in national laws, old electric power tools must be separated from other waste and disposed of in an
environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking them to a recycling depot.
This product is recyclable. If it cannot be used anymore, please take it to waste
recycling centre.
Machine Model
Machine Code
Maximum blade
diameter and bore
size
Serial number
Power
Electrical Insulation Class II
Blade speed
Recycling instruction

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1.3 Purpose of use
Your CWT255 saw bench has been designed for rip, cross, bevel and miter sawing operations in
wood, wood products and plastics. This unit is designed for use with a 250mm diameter carbide
blade.
Uses other than the manufacturer's instructions shall be considered as contravening the regulations.
The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any resulting damage. Any risk shall be borne
entirely by the user. Observing the operating instructions and compliance with inspection and
servicing requirements shall also be considered as included under use in accordance with the
regulations.

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2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions 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.
2.1. 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.
2.2. 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 of electric 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.
f. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit
interrupter protected supply. Use of a ground fault circuit interrupter reduces the risk of
electric shock.

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2.3. 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
personal injury.
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 may results 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 unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry 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.
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.
i. Only use safety equipment that has been approved by an appropriate standards agency.
Unapproved safety equipment may not provide adequate protection.
j. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
k. Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn off the
tool, and unplug it from its
electrical outlet before leaving.
l. This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.
m. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic
fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker
failure. In addition, people with pacemakers should:
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with Trigger locked on.
• Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock.
• Properly ground power cord.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) should also be implemented –it prevents sustained
electrical shock.
n. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but
must be supplied by the operator.

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2.4. Power tool use
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 be repaired.
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.
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.
e. Maintain power tools and accessories. 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 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.
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.
2.5. 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.
b. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If
unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
2.6. Safety instructions for miter saws
a. Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or wood-like products, they cannot be used with
abrasive cut-off wheels for cutting ferrous material such as bars, rods, studs, etc.
Abrasive dust causes moving parts such as the lower guard to jam. Sparks from abrasive
cutting will burn the lower guard, the kerf insert and other parts.
b. Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever possible. If supporting the workpiece by
hand, you must always keep your hand at least 100 mm from either side of the saw blade.
Do not use this saw to cut pieces that are too small to be securely clamped or held by
hand. If your hand is placed too close to the saw blade, there is an increased risk of injury from
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c. The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or held against both the fence and the
table. Do not feed the workpiece into the blade or cut ″freehand″in any way. Unrestrained
or moving workpieces could be thrown at high speeds, causing injury.
d. Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not pull the saw through the workpiece. To make
a cut, raise the saw head and pull it out over the workpiece without cutting, start the
motor, press the saw head down and push the saw through the workpiece. Cutting on the
pull stroke is likely to cause the saw blade to climb on top of the workpiece and violently
throw the blade assembly towards the operator.
e. Never cross your hand over the intended line of cutting either in front or behind the saw
blade. Supporting the workpiece ″cross handed″ i.e. holding the workpiece to the right of the
saw blade with your left hand or vice versa is very dangerous.
f. Do not reach behind the fence with either hand closer than 100 mm from either side of the
saw blade, to remove wood scraps, or for any other reason while the blade is spinning.
The proximity of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not be obvious and you may be
seriously injured.
g. Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with
the outside bowed face toward the fence. Always make certain that there is no gap
between the workpiece, fence and table along the line of the cut. Bent or warped
workpieces can twist or shift and may cause binding on the spinning saw blade while cutting.
There should be no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.
h. Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except for the
workpiece. Small debris or loose pieces of wood or other objects that contact the revolving
blade can be thrown with high speed.
i. Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple workpieces cannot be adequately clamped
or braced and may
bind on the blade or shift during cutting.
j. Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on a level, firm work surface before use. A level
and firm work surface reduces the risk of the mitre saw becoming unstable.
k. Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel or mitre angle setting, make sure the
adjustable fence is set correctly to support the workpiece and will not interfere with the
blade or the guarding system. Without turning the tool ″ON″ and with no workpiece on the
table, move the saw blade through a complete simulated cut to assure there will be no
interference or danger of cutting the fence.
l. Provide adequate support such as table extensions, saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that
is wider or longer than the table top. Workpieces longer or wider than the mitre saw table can
tip if not securely supported. If the cutoff piece or workpiece tips, it can lift the lower guard or be
thrown by the spinning blade.
m. Do not use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as additional support.
Unstable support for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind or the workpiece to shift during
the cutting operation pulling
you and the helper into the spinning blade.
n. The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed by any means against the spinning saw
blade. If confined, i.e. using length stops, the cut-off piece could get wedged against them
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o. Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to properly support round material such as rods
or tubing. Rods have a tendency to roll while being cut, causing the blade to ″bite″ and pull the
work with your hand into the blade.
p. Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of
the workpiece being thrown.
q. If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving
parts to stop and disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery
pack. Then work to free the jammed material. Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece
could cause loss of control or damage to the mitre saw.
r. After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold the saw head down and wait for the blade
to stop before removing the cut-off piece. Reaching with your hand near the coasting blade
is dangerous.
s. Hold the handle firmly when making an incomplete cut or when releasing the switch
before the saw head is completely in the down position. The braking action of the saw may
cause the saw head to be suddenly pulled downward, causing a risk of injury.
2.7. Guarding related warnings
a. Keep guards in place. Guards must be in working order and be properly mounted. A guard
that is loose, damaged, or is not functioning correctly must be repaired or replaced.
b. Always use saw blade guard, Riving Knife and anti-kickback device for every through
cutting operation. For through-cutting operations where the saw blade cuts completely through
the thickness of the workpiece, the guard and other safety devices help to reduce the risk of
injury.
c. Immediately reattach the guarding system after completing an operation (such as
rabbeting, dadoing or resawing cuts) which requires removal of the guard, Riving Knife
and/or anti-kickback device. The guard, Riving Knife, and anti-kickback device help to reduce
the risk of injury.
d. Make sure the saw blade is not contacting the guard, Riving Knife or the workpiece before
the switch is turned on. Inadvertent contact of these items with the saw blade could cause a
hazardous condition.
e. Adjust the Riving Knife as described in this instruction manual. Incorrect spacing,
positioning and alignment can make the Riving Knife ineffective in reducing the likelihood of
kickback.
f. For the Riving Knife and anti-kickback device to work, they must be engaged in the
workpiece. The Riving Knife and anti-kickback device are ineffective when cutting workpieces
that are too short to be engaged with the Riving Knife and anti-kickback device. Under these
conditions a kickback cannot be prevented by the Riving Knife and anti-kickback device.
g. Use the appropriate saw blade for the Riving Knife. For the Riving Knife to function properly,
the saw blade diameter must match the appropriate Riving Knife and the body of the saw blade
must be thinner than the thickness of the Riving Knife and the cutting width of the saw blade
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2.8. Cutting procedures warnings
a. DANGER: Never place your fingers or hands in the vicinity or in line with the saw blade. A
moment of inattention or a slip could direct your hand towards the saw blade and result in
serious personal injury.
b. Feed the workpiece into the saw blade only against the direction of rotation. Feeding the
workpiece in the same direction that the saw blade is rotating above the table may result in the
workpiece, and your hand, being pulled into the saw blade.
c. Never use the miter gauge to feed the workpiece when ripping and do not use the Rip
Fence as a length stop when cross cutting with the miter gauge. Guiding the workpiece
with the Rip Fence and the miter gauge at the same time increases the likelihood of saw blade
binding and kickback.
d. When ripping, always apply the workpiece feeding force between the fence and the saw
blade. Use a push stick when the distance between the fence and the saw blade is less than
150mm, and use a push block when this distance is less than 50mm. “Work helping” devices
will keep your hand at a safe distance from the saw blade.
e. Use only the push stick provided by the manufacturer or constructed in accordance with
the instructions. This push stick provides sufficient distance of the hand from the saw blade.
f. Never use a damaged or cut push stick. A damaged push stick may break causing your hand
to slip into the saw blade.
g. Do not perform any operation “freehand”. Always use either the Rip Fence or the miter
gauge to position and guide the workpiece. “Freehand’ means using your hands to support or
guide the workpiece, in lieu of a Rip Fence or miter gauge. Freehand sawing leads to
misalignment, binding and kickback.
h. Never reach around or over a rotating saw blade. Reaching for a workpiece may lead to
accidental contact with the moving saw blade.
i. Provide auxiliary workpiece support to the rear and/or sides of the saw table for long
and/or wide workpieces to keep them level. A long and/or wide workpiece has a tendency to
pivot on the table’s edge, causing loss of control, saw blade binding and kickback.
j. Feed workpiece at an even pace. Do not bend or twist the workpiece. If jamming occurs, turn
the tool off Immediately, unplug the tool then clear the jam. Jamming the saw blade by the
workpiece can cause kickback or stall the motor.
k. Do not remove pieces of cut-off material while the saw is running. The material may
become trapped between the fence or inside the saw blade guard and the saw blade pulling
your fingers into the saw blade. Turn the saw off and wait until the saw blade stops before
removing material.
l. Use an auxiliary fence in contact with the table top when ripping workpieces less than
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2.9. Kickback causes and related warnings.
Kickback is a sudden reaction of the workpiece due to a pinched, jammed saw blade or
misaligned line of cut in the workpiece with respect to the saw blade or when a part of the
workpiece binds between the
saw blade and the Rip Fence or other fixed object. Most frequently during kickback, the
workpiece is lifted from the table by the rear portion of the saw blade and is propelled towards
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. Never stand directly in line with the saw blade. Always position your body on the same side
of the saw blade as the fence. Kickback may propel the workpiece at high velocity towards
anyone standing in front and in line with the saw blade.
b. Never reach over or in back of the saw blade to pull or to support the workpiece.
Accidental contact with the saw blade may occur or kickback may drag your fingers into the saw
blade.
c. Never hold and press the workpiece that is being cut off against the rotating saw blade.
Pressing the workpiece being cut off against the saw blade will create a binding condition and
kickback.
d. Align the fence to be parallel with the saw blade. A misaligned fence will pinch the workpiece
against the saw blade and create kickback.
e. Use a feather board to guide the workpiece against the table and fence when making no
through cuts such as rabbeting, dadoing or resawing cuts. A feather board helps to control
the workpiece in the event of a kickback.
f. Use extra caution when making a cut into blind areas of assembled workpieces. The
protruding saw blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.
g. Support large panels to minimize the risk of saw blade pinching and kickback. Large
panels tend to sag under their own weight. Support(s) must be placed under all portions of the
panel overhanging the table top.
h. Use extra caution when cutting a workpiece that is twisted, knotted, warped or does not
have a straight edge to guide it with a miter gauge or along the fence. A warped, knotted,
or twisted workpiece is unstable and causes misalignment of the kerf with the saw blade,
binding and kickback.
i. Never cut more than one workpiece, stacked vertically or horizontally. The saw blade could
pick up one or more pieces and cause kickback.
j. When restarting the saw with the saw blade in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the
kerf so that the saw teeth are not engaged in the material. If the saw blade binds, it may lift
up the workpiece and cause kickback when the saw is restarted.
k. Keep saw blades clean, sharp, and with sufficient set. Never use warped saw blades or saw
blades with cracked or broken teeth. Sharp and properly set saw blades minimize binding,
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2.10. Table saw operating procedure warnings
a. Turn off the table saw and disconnect the power cord when removing the table insert,
changing the saw blade or making adjustments to the Riving Knife, antikickback device
or saw blade guard, and when the machine Is left unattended. Precautionary measures will
avoid accidents.
b. Never leave the table saw running unattended. Turn it off and don’t leave the tool until it
comes to a complete stop. An unattended running saw is an uncontrolled hazard.
c. Locate the table saw in a well-lit and level area where you can maintain good footing and
balance. It should be installed in an area that provides enough room to easily handle the size of
your workpiece. Cramped, dark areas, and uneven slippery floors invite accidents.
d. Frequently clean and remove sawdust from under the saw table and/or the dust collection
device. Accumulated sawdust is combustible and may self-ignite.
e. The table saw must be secured. A table saw that is not properly secured may move or tip over.
f. Remove tools, wood scraps, etc. from the table before the table saw is turned on.
Distraction or a potential jam can be dangerous.
g. Always use saw blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbor
holes. Saw blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run off-center,
causing loss of control.
h. Never use damaged or incorrect saw blade mounting means such as flanges, saw blade
washers, bolts or nuts. These mounting means were specially designed for your saw, for safe
operation and optimum performance.
i. Never stand on the table saw, do not use it as a stepping stool. Serious injury could occur if
the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
j. Make sure that the saw blade is installed to rotate in the proper direction. Do not use
grinding wheels, wire brushes, or abrasive wheels on a table saw. Improper saw blade
installation or use of accessories not recommended may cause serious injury.
3 TECHNICAL DATA
Supply Voltage:
230V~, 50 Hz
Power:
1500W
No Load Speed:
4500 min-1
Cutting Capacity at 90˚:
80mm
Cutting Capacity at 45˚:
55mm
Main table size:
624x 550 mm
Rip capacity:
620mm right, 315mm left;
Maximum Bevel:
45˚
Maximum Miter:
90˚
Saw Blade:
ø255xø30mm

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4 SETUP BEFORE USE
WARNING
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before
performing any
procedure in this section.
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.
Functional Description
Insert Lock
Rip Fence
Lock Lever
Rip Fence
Extension Table
Push Stick
Blade Wrench
Storage
Adjusting Knob
Rail Lock Lever
Pawl Storage
Bevel Scale
Bevel Lock
Handle
Height/Bevel
Adjustment
Handwheel
Switch
Scale
Miter Gauge
Blade Guard
Table Insert
Front Rail
Miter Gauge
Locking Knob
Cable Storage
Rear Rail
Dust Extraction
Port
Dust Extraction
adapter
Anti-kickback
Pawls
Miter Gauge
Groove
Saw Blade
Riving Knife

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Assembly
Mounting Table Saw
1. Select a workbench or mounting location that is
able to support the weight of the Table Saw, plus
any additional weight placed on it during use.
2. Make sure there are no hidden electric wires,
cables or other obstructions that may interfere
with the mounting procedure or cause a hazard.
3. Mark the mounting hole locations at the base
of the Saw and drill the appropriate size holes
for the mounting bolts (not included).
4. Mount the Saw using bolts, washers
and nuts (not included).
Attaching the Hand wheel
1. Remove hand wheel from its storage box
located underneath the Table Saw.
2. Remove tape and Set Screw from hand wheel.
3. Place Handwheel on Spindle and align holes
on both the Spindle and Handwheel.
4. Use Set Screw to fasten Handwheel to the Spindle.
5. Tighten Set Screw.
Removing the Table Insert
1. Lower the blade by turning the Height
Adjustment Knob counter-clockwise.
2. Lock the blade by turning Bevel
Lock Handle clockwise.
3. To remove Table Insert, turn the Insert Lock
clockwise. Using finger hole on the insert, pull up
and forward to expose the inside of the saw.
4. To reinstall the table insert: Push insert down in
place and turn the Insert Lock counterclockwise.
Storage
Box
Bevel Scale
Spindle
Handwheel
Height Adjustment Knob
Bevel Lock Handle
Table Insert
Insert Lock

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Adjusting Riving Knife
Note: Riving Knife has three mounting holes for three
positions. The uppermost position is for all through
cuts. The middle position is for non-through cuts
(with blade guard and anti-kickback pawls removed).
The down position is only used for shipping.
Note: Riving Knife follows the saw blade to keep
the kerf (gap) from closing on the saw blade.
Reposition the Riving Knife before initial use.
1. With Table Insert removed, rotate Lock Lever
up and pull the Riving Knife toward right side
of the saw to release it from lock pin. This
will allow the knife to slide up and down.
2. Bring Riving Knife up so that the lock pin is
re-engaged into bottom mounting hole.
3. Pull Lock Lever forward, locking Riving
Knife in uppermost position.
4. Once the blade is installed and Riving Knife
adjusted to its working setting, replace table insert.
Removing and Installing the Blade
NOTICE: To work properly, the saw blade teeth
must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure
to heed this instruction could cause damage to
the saw blade, the saw or the workpiece.
WARNING! Make sure that the saw blade is installed
to rotate in the proper direction. Do not use grinding
wheels, wire brushes, or abrasive wheels on a
table saw. Improper saw blade installation or use of
accessories not recommended may cause serious
injury. When installing the saw blade, wear protective
gloves. Danger of injury when touching the saw blade.
WARNING! Only use a 255mm saw blade with a 30mm
arbor, rated to at least 4,800 min-1 and intended for
woodcutting. To avoid serious injury from an accidental
start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and
the plug is not connected to the power source outlet.
1. To remove the blade, unplug saw. Turn Height
Adjustment Knob clockwise to raise blade to
maximum height. Remove Table Insert.
2. Remove the Blade Wrench from storage area.
3. Turn the Arbor Nut with the blade wrench and
at the same time, pull Spindle Lock Lever until
it engages. Keep lever pulled and loosen nut
by turning in a counterclockwise direction.
4. Remove Arbor Nut, Outer Blade, Flange and Saw
Blade.
Note: All parts must be clean before assembly.
5. To install the blade, place new saw blade onto
the Inner Blade Flange of the tool arbor.
In uppermost position
for through cuts
Riving Knife
Lock Lever
Blade Wrench
Spindle
Lock Lever
In middle position
for non-through cuts
In down position
for shipping
Lock Lever
Inner
Blade
Flange
Arbor
Blade Wrench
Outer
Blade
Flange
Saw Blade
Arbor Nut

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WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: When
installing the saw blade, make sure that the saw
blade teeth point down at the front side of blade.
6. Place Outer Flange and Arbor Nut on arbor.
7. Turn Arbor Nut with the blade wrench and at the
same time, pull the Spindle Lock Lever until it engages.
8. Tighten arbor nut in a clockwise direction. DO NOT
overtighten.
9. Lower the saw blade completely and replace Table
Insert.
10. Once the saw blade is secured, adjust the Riving
Knife and install Antikickback Pawls and Blade Guard.
Installing Anti-Kickback Pawls
Note: Anti-kickback pawls should only
be installed for through cuts.
WARNING! Make sure that the pawls are reinstalled
immediately after finishing any non-through cut
operations which require their removal.
WARNING! Replace dull or damaged anti-kickback
pawls. Dull or damaged anti-kickback pawls may not
stop
a kickback, increasing the risk of serious personal
injury.
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Set the blade angle to 0°. Raise the saw
blade to maximum height by turning Height
Adjustment Knob clockwise. Lock the blade
by turning Bevel Lock Handle clockwise.
3. Place Riving Knife in its highest position.
4. Remove pawls from the storage
compartment by pulling out and holding
knob, then pushing pawls down.
5. Secure pawls by placing over Riving Knife until
they snap securely into the Mounting Hole.
Note: Pull up on Pawls assembly to make
sure it is secured to Riving Knife.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Use
extra caution when cutting wood with slippery surface
as the anti-kickback pawls may not always be effective.
Installing the Blade Guard
WARNING! KEEP GUARD IN PLACE and in good
working order for all through cut operations.
Reinstall blade guard immediately after finishing
any non-through cut operations which require
removal of the blade guard. Failure to heed this
instruction could result in serious personal injury.
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Hold the knobs (one on either side of the blade
guard) and push knobs forward to the front of the Blade
guard.
3. Push up until the pin comes out from the slot in the
mounting bracket (blade guard storage) at bottom
right side of the saw, then remove Blade Guard.
4. Hold and push knobs forward to the front of
the Blade Guard. Place the blade guard pin
into the slot indicated on Riving Knife. Pull
blade guard fully back onto knife. Push pin
and release it to lock guard into position.
5. If blade guard is not parallel to working table when
Riving Knife is in uppermost position (through
cuts), adjust the set screw as necessary.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: After
the installation, check the blade guard to ensure that it
is properly placed and working before operation of the
saw.
Knob
Anti-kickback Pawls
Riving Knife
Pin
Knob
Anti-kickback
Pawls
Mounting Hole
Riving Knife
Pin
Blade Guard
Storage
Blade
Guard
Knob
Slot
Knob
Blade Guard