Swarts Tools SW1045 User manual

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PLEASE READ CARE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
305mm
Double Bevel Sliding Compound Mitre Saw
Part No. SW1045

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WARRANTY
The product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period
of 36 months from the date of sale. This warranty covers defective parts and workmanship provided that the product is
shipped pre-paid to the seller within 36 months of purchase of goods. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement
(at the manufacturers’ discretion) of parts and shipping prepaid to the original dispatch destination. We regret that no
liability can be accepted for consequential or special damages of any kind howsoever arising in connection with products
supplied by the seller. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied. No representative is authorised
to assume for the seller any other liability in connection with the seller’s products.

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SPECIFICATION
Model Number: SW1045
Voltage/Frequency: 240V 50Hz
Input Power: 2000W
No load speed: 4500 RPM
Saw Blade: 305 x 25.4mm
Mitre Table Angles: 45 Degrees to the Left & Right
Straight Cut: 340 x 102mm 0 x 0 Degrees
Mitre Cut: 240 x 102mm 45 x 0 Degrees
Bevel Cut: 340 x 55mm 0 x 45 Degrees to the Left
340 x 40mm 0 x 45 Degrees to the Right
Compound Mitre Cut: 240 x 55mm 45 x 45 Degrees to the Left
240 x 40mm 45 x 45 Degrees to the Right
Insulation class: Double Insulated
Weight: 18Kg
Content of Delivery
TCT Blade (tted)
Dust Bag
Work Clamp
Front Mount Vice
Blade Socket Wrench
Side Support Bar (x2)
Instruction Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Keep your work area clean and free from all clutter.
2. Have a safe working environment where the tool is not exposed to rain or moisture. Ensure the workplace is well lit
and free of ammable materials.
3. Guard yourself against electrical shock by avoiding body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces.
4. All visitors or bystanders should be kept at a safe distance at all times and are not to touch the tool, material or
power source under any circumstances.
5. This tool should be stored in a cool, dry, secure place, disconnected from any power source.
6. Do not force this tool. Cutting at a slow and steady pace where the saw is doing all the work is not only safer, it
also will do a better job and extend the tool’s working life.
7. This tool is only to be used for purposes outlined in this manual. Misuse or unsafe usage automatically voids all
warranties and guarantees.
8. Dress properly. Do not wear loose or hanging garments or jewellery as they may get caught in moving
components. Always wear a hair net for long hair, rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when
using this tool.
9. Wear safety glasses, hearing protection and face or dust masks at all times when operating this saw.
10. This saw is tted with a dust extraction nozzle. Please ensure that it is hooked up correctly before use.
11. Never carry this saw by its cord or yank it from the power point. Keep this cord away from sharp objects, water and
oil.
12. Always use clamps or vices to secure the work piece being cut.
13. Keep a rm footing and stay balanced at all times.
14. Make sure the saw blade is kept sharp and clean at all times. Please follow all service instructions very accurately.
Do not attempt to service this tool. Take it to a licensed repairer or contact Swarts Tools.
BEFORE EACH USE:
1. Check the saw. If a part is missing or damaged or if there is a defect on electrical equipment, switch the saw off
and unplug it. Prior to the next use, replace all the missing, damaged or defective parts.
2. Take steps to prevent jamming the saw blade as this can cause throw backs:
3. Select a saw blade matched to the specic job. Use this saw only for wood.
4. The arrow on the saw disc showing the rotation direction should coincide with the arrow on the saw. The saw

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blade teeth should direct downwards towards the front of machine.
5. Make sure that the saw blade is sharp, undamaged and properly set up. With the machine unplugged, push the
saw head downwards. Turn the saw blade with your hand to check whether the movement is free. Turn the saw
head to the position at an angle of 45° and repeat the check.
6. Make sure that all the attachment devices and locks are tight and no component is allowed too much free travel.
7. Make sure that cut offs fall away from the blade as they may back throw if they contact the blade.
8. Only cut one piece at a time.
A. Take special care when cutting large or very small pieces or pieces difcult to handle.
Use auxiliary supports (table, holders) for long pieces that tend to fall down from the table when unsupported.
B. Never use this saw to cut pieces so small that they cannot be safely held.
C. When cutting pieces of various prole, work so that the material cannot slip and get jammed in the blade. Work
pieces should either attach with all their surface areas or it is necessary to hold them with a device that will prevent
rotating, turning or slipping during the course of cutting.
D. Round pieces, such as bars or tubes should be held rmly, otherwise they could spin and there is a risk of the
blade getting stuck.
9. Do not cut timber with nails, screws or other foreign objects embedded in it.
10. Ensure the cutting table is clear of all loose material before turning the saw on.
11. Ensure that the depth stop is set correctly and it can not cut through the saw bed. Ensure all fasteners are
edequetly tight.
PRE-OPERATION STEPS:
1. Hold saw head by the handle grip and push it slightly downwards. Pull out lock knob .
2. Prior to the rst work operation set the angle between the disc and the table to 90°.
3. If necessary, adjust the saw head to the table at an angle of 90° using the adjusting screw. Then lock the screw.
Using a manual protractor, check whether a trial cut is cut at a 90° angle as required.
4. Setting an angle of 45° for a bevel cut, the procedure is the same, the adjusting screw has to be used. Using two
lock screws, it is possible to set the stop for 90° and 45°.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR MITRE SAWS
1. Ensure that the lighting is adequate.
2. Do not use the saw unless the guards are in place.
3. Do not use the saw to cut metal or masonry.
4. Keep the area free of tripping hazards.
5. Do not let anyone under 18 years of age operate this saw.
6. Always stand to one side when operating the saw.
7. Never use damaged or deformed saw blades. Only use sharp blades.
8. When cutting round wood, use clamps that prevent the work piece from turning on both sides of the blade.
9. Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips or waste close by the saw blade. Use only blades recommended
by the manufacturer.
10. Do not use blades manufactured from high speed steel.
11. If the table insert is damaged or worn, have it replaced at an authorized service centre.
12. Before making a compound mitre cut, ensure that the work head is securely xed in the desired position.
13. Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should never be left around the work area.
14. Avoid cutting nails in the proximity of the Mitre Saw. Inspect the workplace and remove all nails and other foreign
objects before beginning sawing.
15. Support the work properly.
16. Never reach over the blade to remove waste or off cuts.
17. Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before rst switching off the machine and disconnecting the power supply.
18. Do not slow or stop a blade with a piece of wood. Let the blade come to rest naturally.
19. If you are interrupted when operating the saw, complete the process and switch off before looking up at the
interruption.
20. Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other xings are properly tightened.
21. Always hold the saw on parts that are insulated. If you accidentally cut into hidden wiring or the saw’s own cable,
the metal parts of the saw will become ‘live’ (electried). Switch off at the mains and immediately remove the plug.
22. Connect the saw to a dust collection device and ensure that it is operated properly.
23. Wear gloves when handling saw blades.
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cut-offs.
25. Always use stands to provide support for long work pieces that overhang the turntable.
26. Feed workpiece into a blade/cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade/cutter, not with it.
WARNING! We recommend the use of a residual current rating of 30mA or less
1. Wear goggles.
2. Wear earmuffs.
3. Wear a breathing mask.
WARNING! For your own safety read instruction manual before operating Mitre Saw
1. Wear eye protection.
2. Keep hands out of path of saw blade.
3. Do not operate the saw freehand.
4. Never reach around saw blades.
5. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workplace or changing settings.
6. When changing the blade, replace and secure all guarding to its original position correctly before starting tool
7. Disconnect power (or unplug as applicable) before changing blade or servicing.
8. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
9. To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation. The tool must be used
only for its prescribed purpose.
10. Any use other than those outlined in the manual will be considered a case of misuse.
11. The user and not the manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury resulting from such cases of misuse.
12. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the tool or for any damage resulting from such
changes.
13. Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk factors.
WARNING! The following hazards may arise in connection with the tool’s construction and design:
Damage to the lungs if an effective dusk mask is not worn.
Damage to hearing if effective ear protection is not worn.

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SAFETY RULES FOR LASER LIGHTS
WARNING! Do not stare directly at the laser beam.
WARNING! It may be more difcult to see the laser line in conditions of bright sunshine and on certain surfaces. A
hazard may exist if you deliberately stare into the beam, please observe the following laser safety rules.
1. The laser should be used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Never aim the beam at any person or an object other than the work piece.
3. The laser beam should not be deliberately aimed at personnel and must be prevented from being directed towards the
eye of a person for longer than a quarter of a second.
4. Always ensure that the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy work piece without reective surfaces. For example rough
surfaces or wood are acceptable. Bright shiny reective steel or the like is not suitable for laser use as this could reect
the laser back at the operator
5. Do not change the laser light assembly with a different type. Repairs must be carried out by the laser manufacturer or
an authorized agent.
CAUTION! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specied herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
1. Laser assembly 2. Laser light on/off switch 3. Laser cover
4. Laser pitch control 5. Saw arm 6. Release knob
7. Operating handle 8. Carrying handle 9. Upper xed blade guard
10. Clamp assembly 11. Clamp assembly lock (x2) 12. Rotating blade guard
13. Guard retraction arm 14. Blade bolt cover 15. Dust bag
16. Bevel lock 17. Bevel scale 18. Fence
19. Blade wrench 20. Hex Keys (6mm) 21. Mitre Table
22. Mitre Scale 23. Table insert (kerf plate) 24. Switch trigger
25. Mitre lock 26. Spindle lock button 27. Dust Extraction Port
28. Slide bars 29. Slide lock 30. Trenching depth adjustment screw
31. Trenching stop 32. Trenching depth lock nut 33. 45” Bevel adjustment screw
34. 0” Bevel adjustment screw 35. Release latch 36. Side support bars (x2)
37. Side support bar location holes (x2) 38. Clamp assembly 39. Positive Stop Knob

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27
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DUST BAG
The dust bag (15) ts in the dust extractor port. For efcient operation, empty the dust bag when it is no more than half
full. This allows better air ow through the bag.
Setting the Table Square with the Blade
1. Make sure that the electried plug is removed from the power point.
2. Push the saw arm (5) down to its lowest position and engage the release knob (6) to hold the saw arm in the
transport position
3. Loosen the mitre locks (25)
4. Rotate the table (21) until the pointer is positioned at 0 degrees
5. Tighten the mitre locks (25)
6. Loosen the bevel lock (16) and set the saw arm (5) at 0 degrees bevel (the blade at 90 degrees to the mitre table).
Tighten the bevel lock (16).
7. Place a set square against the table (21) and the at part of the blade.
NOTE! Make sure that the square contacts the at part of the saw blade, not the teeth. Rotate the blade by hand
and check the blade-to-table alignment at several points.
8. The edge of the set square and the saw blade should be parallel.
9. If the saw blade angles away from the set square use an 8mm wrench or adjustable wrench to loosen the lock nut
securing the 0 degrees bevel adjustment screw (34). Also loosen the bevel lock (16).
10. Adjust the 0 degrees bevel adjustment screw (34) using a wrench to bring the saw blade into alignment with the
square.
11. Loosen the screw holding the pointer of the bevel scale (17) and adjust the position of the pointer so that it
accurately indicates zero on the scale. Retighten the screw
12. Retighten the bevel lock (16) and the lock nut securing the 0 degrees bevel adjustment screw (34)
NOTE! The above procedure can also be used to check the angle of the saw blade to the table at 45 degrees bevel
angle. The 45 degress bevel adjustment screw (33) is on the opposite side of the saw arm.

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Switch on the laser lights with the on/off switch (2)
The laser is factory set to emit a laser line along the middle of the blade. It cannot be adjusted by the user.
USING THE LASER LINE GENERATOR
WARNINGS!
Do not stare directly at the laser beam
Never aim the beam at any person or an object other than the work piece.
Do not deliberately aim the beam at personnel and ensure that it is not directed towards the eye for more than a quarter
of a second
Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy work piece without reective surfaces. Wood or rough coated
surfaces are acceptable. Bright shiny reective surfaces are not suitable for laser use as the reective surface could
direct the beam back at the operator.
Always remember to switch off the laser beam on/off switch (2) after nishing a job. Only turn the laser beam on when
the work piece is on the mitre saw table.
1. Mark the line of the cut on the work piece.
2. Adjust the angle of mitre and bevel of the cut as required.
3. Switch on the laser light on/off switch (2).
4. Clamp the work piece in position using the laser lines to align the blade with the pencil mark on the work piece
TRENCH DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
In its normal position, the trenching stop (31) permits the saw blade to cut right through the work piece. When the saw
arm is lifted, the trenching stop can be adjusted so that the trenching depth adjustment screw (30) contacts the stop as
the saw arm is lowered. This restricts the cut to a “trench” in the work piece. The depth of the trench can be adjusted with
the trenching depth adjustment screw (30) and locked in position with the trenching depth lock nut (32)
SIDE SUPPORT BARS
The side support bars (36) can be used to support long pieces of timber. There are two location holes (37) for a support
bar on either side of the table. Ensure that the side bars are fully inserted before using them to support the work piece.

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NORMAL CUTTING OPERATION
1. Connect the plug to the power point. Switch on the laser light on/off switch (2).
2. Clamp the work piece in position using the laser line to align the blade with the pencil mark on the work piece and
switch on the motor.
3. Press the release latch (35).
4. Lower the saw head.
5. Press the switch trigger.
6. When the blade is at its maximum speed (within approximately 2 seconds) lower the blade through the work piece.
After completing the cut, release the switch trigger (24), stop the motor and blade, switch off the laser light on/off
switch (2).
7. With the saw arm (5) in the raised position, use a soft brush to dust away the sawdust build-up around the
assembly.
NOTE! Wear eye and respiratory protection whilst brushing the dust away.
CROSS-CUTTING (WITHOUT SLIDE ACTION)
When cutting a narrow piece of wood it is not necessary to use the slide mechanism. In these cases ensure that the slide
lock (29) is screwed down to prevent the saw arm from sliding.
1. A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain of the work piece. A 90° crosscut is made with the mitre table set at
0 degrees. Mitre crosscuts are made with the table set at some angle other than zero. Pull on the release knob (6)
and lift the saw arm (5) to its full height.
2. Loosen the mitre lock (25).
Rotate the mitre table (21) until the pointer aligns the desired angle
Re-tighten the mitre lock (25)
WARNING! Be sure to tighten the mitre lock before making a cut. Failure to do so could result in the table moving
during the cut and cause serious personal injury. Place the work piece at on the table with one edge securely
against the fence (18). If the board is warped, place the convex side against the fence otherwise the board could
break and jam the blade.
3. When cutting long pieces of timber, support the opposite end of the timber with the side support bars (36), a roller
stand or a work surface that is level with the saw table.

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4. Use the clamp assembly (10) to secure the work piece wherever possible. It is possible to remove the clamp
assembly (10) by loosening the clamp assembly lock (11) and moving it to the other side of the table. Make sure
the clamp assembly lock is tight before using the clamp. Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting
operation to check that there are no problems.
5. Hold the operating handle (7) rmly and squeeze the switch trigger (24). Allow the blade to reach maximum speed.
Press the release latch (35) and slowly lower the blade into and through the work piece. Release the switch trigger (24)
and allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the work piece. Wait until the blade stops before
removing the work piece.
CROSS-CUTTING (WITH SLIDE ACTION)
When cutting wide work pieces, rst unscrew the slide lock (29). Pull on the release knob (6), raise the saw arm (5) to its
highest position and slide it towards you. Hold the handle rmly and squeeze the switch trigger (24).
Allow the blade to reach maximum speed. Press the release latch (35) and slowly lower the blade into the work piece
and slide it away from you at the same time until the work piece is cut. Release the switch trigger (24) and allow the saw
blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the work piece. Wait until the blade stops before removing the work
piece.
BEVEL CUT
A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain of the work piece with the blade angled to the fence and mitre table.
1. The mitre table is set at the zero degree position and the blade set at an angle between 0 degrees and 45 degrees.
Use the slide action when cutting wide work pieces.
2. Loosen the bevel lock (16) and move the saw arm (5) to the left of the desired bevel angle (between 0 degrees and 45
degrees).
3. Tighten the bevel lock.
4. To Do right bevel cuts release bevel lock (16), tilt the saw arm (5) slightly left and pull the positive stop knob (39) then
tilt back the saw arm (5) right.
COMPOUND MITRE CUT
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CHANGING A BLADE
DANGER! Never try to use a blade larger than the stated capacity of the saw. It might come into contact with the blade
guards. Never use a blade that is too thick, this will cause the outer blade washer to engage with the ats on the spindle.
This prevents the blade screw from properly securing the blade on the spindle. Do not use the saw to cut metal or
masonry. Ensure that any spacers and spindle rings that may be required suit the spindle.
1. Make sure that the electrical plug is removed from the power point.
2. Push down on the operating handle (7) and pull the release knob (6) to disengage the saw arm (5). The release
knob (6) can be turned so that it is held in the retracted position.
3. Raise the saw arm (5) to its highest position.
4. Pull the rotating lower blade guard (12) down then swing it up together with the blade bolt cover (14). When the
rotating blade guard (12) is positioned over the upper xed blade guard (9) it is possible to access the blade bolt.
5. Hold the rotating guard (12) up and press the spindle lock (26). Rotate the blade until the spindle locks.
6. Use the wrench provided to loosen and remove the blade bolt. (Loosen in a clockwise direction as the blade screw
has a left handed thread).
7. Remove the ash washer and outer blade washer and the blade.
8. Make sure all contact points are clean and wipe a drop of oil onto the inner blade washer and the outer blade
washer where they contact the blade.
9. Fit the new blade onto the spindle taking care that the inner blade washer sits behind the blade.
10. CAUTION! To ensure correct blade rotation, always install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed
on the side of the blade pointing down. The direction of blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper
blade guard.
11. Replace the outer blade washer.
12. Depress the spindle lock button (26) and replace the at washer and blade bolt.
13. Use the blade wrench (19) to tighten the blade bolt securely (tighten in an anti-clockwise direction).
14. Lower the blade guard, hold the rotating lower blade guard (12) and blade bolt cover (14) in position and tighten
the xing screw.
15. Replace the guard retraction arm and secure onto the rotating blade guard.
16. Check that the blade guard operates correctly and covers the blade as the saw arm is lowered.
17. Connect the saw to the power supply and run the blade to make certain that it is operating correctly.

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING! Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the power point before making any
adjustments or maintenance procedures.
Any damage to this tool should be repaired and carefully inspected before use, by qualied repair personnel
Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repairperson using only identical parts. This will ensure that the safety of
the power tool is maintained.
Swarts Tools will not be responsible for any damage or injury caused by unauthorised repair or mishandling of the tool
1) Power Maintenance
If the supply cord needs replacing, the task must be carried out by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s agent, or an
authorised service centre in order to avoid a safety hazard.
2) Cleaning
Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all times
Remove dust and dirt regularly. Cleaning is best done with a soft brush or rag
Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals
Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts.
CAUTION! Do not use cleaning agents to clean the plastic part of the saw. A mild detergent on a damp cloth is
recommended.
3) General Inspection
Regularly check that all xing screws are tight, particularly the outer ange. They may vibrate loose over time. The
supply cord of the tool and any extension cord used should be checked frequently for damage. If damaged, have cord
set replaced by an authorised service facility. Replace the extension cord if necessary.
4) Lubrication
The grease in the gearbox will require replacement after extensive use of the tool. Please refer to an authorised service
agent to provide the service.

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