Z-Saw Carpentry 265 User manual

Perfect Saw Guide, Free Angle
Instructions for use
TFE200508A
45°
90°
※KNOB
T-SHAPE HEX WRENCH
Package Contents
※GUIDE FENCE
… for cutting square timber
※marked parts are packed
in a Vinyl envelope.
SPARE SCREW
SPARE WASHER
DUMMY BLADE
Saw teeth should always stay
clear of the saw guide plates.
Saw teeth will be seriously
damaged by contact with
saw guide plates.
This furniture was actually made using the Z-SAW CARPENTRY 265 & Perfect Saw Guide.
THIS SAW IS SPECIALLY DESIGNED AND PRODUCED TO
MAXIMIZE THE CAPABILITY OF THE "PERFECT SAW
ADVANTAGES OF Z-SAW CARPENTRY 265
●THE HIGHEST QUALITY BLADE IS DURABLE, FLEXIBLE AND RUST RESISTANT.
●SPECIAL CUTTING EDGE DESIGNED FOR RIP, CROSS & SLANT CUTS.
●EASY & QUICK REPLACEMENT BLADE STYLE (Convenient for tool box storage).
●NON-SLIP ELASTOMER COVERED GRIP HANDLE.
Cutting on the pull-stroke
prevents the blade from
buckling and binding, and
allows the blade to be thin.
The thinner blade removes
less material, makes sawing
easier, faster and more
accurate!
45°
45°
45°
90°
Great Features:
This innovative adjustable-angle saw guide is designed exclusively for use with Z-SAW CARPENTRY 265 saw.
Quick and very easy angle adjustment for sawing at any angle between 45° right & 45° left as well as between 45°
forward & 45° backward inclined.
The rigidly and precisely constructed steel-made adjustable angle saw guide ensures accurate straight cuts, and it
can be held in position firmly by hand or supported with positioning clamps. Equally suited for left- and right-hand
use.
Long straight cuts on wide boards are also easily made by using the parallel sliding holder.
Special Saw Guide Gauge and Dummy Blade for exact angle adjustment are included.
Oh, did you really make these yourself?
Vertical angle bracket
Spacing
plate
Guide plate
fixing screw
Height
adjusting
knob
Base plate Vertical angle fixing screws
Guide Plate
Height adjusting nut
Assembly
※PARALLEL SLIDING HOLDER
… for cutting wide board
CUTS ON
THE PULL
STROKE
Horizontal angle
adjusting screw
Rotating base part of angle bracket is
pre-set at factory. Do not attempt to
adjust this screw.
Okada Hardware Mfg.Co.,Ltd.
561 Omura, Miki-shi, Hyogo, Japan 673-0404
TEL: [phone] / FAX: [phone]
URL: http://www.z-saw.co.jp E-mail: [email protected]
Model:265
Type Medium-Fine
Overall Length 445mm(17-½”)
Blade Length 265mm(10-½”)
Blade Thickness 0.60mm(0.024”)
Kerf 0.92mm(0.037”)
Pitch 14TPI
Thank you for your purchase of Perfect Saw Guide Free Angle.
Please read these instructions carefully and keep them safely for future
reference.
Caution
○Do not overtighten hex screws, as doing so is likely to damage hex screw or
the special T-shape hex wrench.
○Saw teeth should always stay out of the saw guide plate. See pictures →
○Do not overtighten the knob
○Wear safety goggles.
Notice
○Specification may change without notice to improve quality.
○Copyright © Okada Hardware Manufacturing Company Limited.
SAW GUIDE GAUGE…for angle adjustment
Insert the saw blade into the
handle deeply enough to
cover the end of the slit in
the blade. Tighten the
screw.

How to adjust the cutting angle
90° angle adjustment
Set the positioning holder. Adjust the saw
guide gauge at 90°. Then, set it along with
base plate & saw guide plate. Make final
angle adjustment and fix with hex screw.
Set the positioning holder. Insert the
dummy plate into the saw guide plates. Set
the saw guide gauge along with positioning
holder & dummy plate. Make final angle
adjustment and fix with hex screws.
Loosen screw 2. Set the matching mark of
bracket 3 on the 60°of bracket 2. Then fix
saw guide gauge at 60°and set it along with
positioning holder & saw guide plates.
Make final angle adjustment and fix firmly.
Loosen screw 1 first. Set the matching mark
of bracket 2 on the 45°angle of bracket 1 an
fix it. Set the saw guide gauge 45°and set it
along with base & saw guide plate lik
e
illustration 1. Make final angle adjustment and
fix with hex screw.
Insert saw blade into the gap between guide
plates, then loosen height adjustment knob
slightly. Recommended clearance between the
surface of cutting object and the saw blade
teeth is approx. 6-8mm (1/4-5/16”). Then fix the
height of saw guide plates.
Bracket 3
Bracket 1
Bracket 2
Graduation
line
Matching mark
(notch)
B
A
SE PLATE
A
NGLE BRACKET
SAW GUIDE GAUGE
GUIDE FENCE
DUMMY PLATE
SAW GUIDE
PLATE
POSITIONING HOLDER
A
ngle bracket
Fixing screw
Graduation
line
SAW GUIDE
PLATE
FIXIN
G
SCR
E
W
BASE PLATE
BLADE INSERT
POSITION
A
NGLE BRACKET
Bracket 2
Matching mark
(notch)
T-SHAPE HEX WRENCH
Base plate
Bracket 3
Standard 90°
Bracket 1
Bracket 2
Screw 1
Screw 2
Graduation
line
Matching mark
(notch)
45° angle adjustment example
Compound angle adjustment
Matching mark
(notch)
Graduation
line
60° angle adjustment example
６～８ｍｍ
Height adjustment
knob
Ｗood
Square timber
Wide board
Parallel sliding holder
Clamp ＡＢ
Guide fence
Wide board
90°
90°
Square timber
Square timber
Parallel sliding holder
Clamp
Rule or straight
wood
Variation of “Perfect Saw Guide, Free Angle”
Square Cut
Compound cutting 45°90°45°
A
ny angle
A
ny angle
A
ny angle
Guide fence
Guide fence
Right & Left angle cutting 45°90°45°
Guide fence
Rule or straight wood
If the brackets become difficult to adjust, you can loosen them by
applying some lubricant to the pivots.
FIXING SCREW
Illustration 1
Z-SAW CARPENTRY 265
Match the triangular marks on the
angle bracket & the base plate.
Then, fix with hex screw.
Set the matching mark of Bracket 2
on the line of 90°angle of bracket1.
Then fix it.
Set the matching mark of Bracket 3 on
the line of 90°angle of bracket 2 Then
tighten slightly.
Handle can be reversed to provide hand clearance.
Illustration A shows right-handed use
and B is for left-handed.
When cutting square timber, hold
the saw guide in position firmly
by hand with the guide fence.
For cutting wide board, clamp rule or straight
wooden piece. Set parallel sliding holder along
the rule, then start sawing slowly by moving
the saw guide backward.
When cutting square timber, hold
the saw guide in position firmly
by hand with the guide fence.
For cutting wide board, clamp rule or straight
wooden piece. Set parallel sliding holder along
the rule, then start sawing slowly by moving the
saw guide backward.
When cutting square timber, hold
the saw guide in a position firmly
by hand with the guide fence.
Height adjustment
of guide plate

Perfect Saw Guide
Instructions for use
Part # Description Quantity
①BASE PLATE
②ANGLE BRACKET
③SAW GUIDE HOLDER
④INSIDE SAW GUIDE
⑤OUTSIDE SAW GUIDE
⑥SPACING PLATE
⑦GUIDE FENCE
⑧PARALLEL SLIDING HOLDER
⑨KNOB
⑩SCREWS (8mm length)
⑪SPARE SCREWS
(5mm & 8mm length)
⑫HEX KEY WRENCH
※
※
③SAW GUIDE HOLDER
②ANGLE BRACKET
⑦GUIDE FENCE
①BASE PLATE
⑧PARALLEL SLIDING HOLDER
⑨KNOB
⑩SCREWS
⑪SPARE SCREWS
⑫HEX KEY WRENCH
part # ①､ ②､ ③､ and ⑨are adjusted at the factory for 90°cutting.
④
INSIDE SAW GUIDE
⑤
OUTSIDE SAW GUIDE
⑥SPACING PLATE
Contents of the Perfect Saw Guide
TOPMAN-Z SAW 265 IS SPECIALLY DESIGNED AND PRODUCED TO
MAXIMIZE THE CAPABILITY OF THE "PERFECT SAW GUIDE".
ADVANTAGES OF TOPMAN-Z SAW 265
●THE HIGHEST QUALITY BLADE IS DURABLE, FLEXIBLE AND RUST RESISTANT.
●SPECIAL CUTTING EDGE DESIGNED FOR RIP, CROSS & SLANT CUTS.
●EASY & QUICK REPLACEMENT BLADE STYLE (Convenient for tool box storage).
●NON-SLIP ELASTOMER COVERED GRIP HANDLE.
Cutting on the pull-stroke
prevents blade buckling
and binding, allows blade
to be thin. The thinner
blade removes less
material, makes sawing
easier, faster and more
accurate!
CUTS ON
THE PULL
STROKE
Model:265
Type Medium-Fine
Overall Length 445mm(17-½”)
Blade Length 265mm(10-½”)
Blade Thickness 0.60mm(0.024”)
Kerf 0.92mm(0.037”)
Pitch 14TPI
This furniture was actually made using TOPMAN-Z SAW 265 & Perfect Saw Guide.
TGE200504Ｂ
TOPMAN CO.,LTD.
BOX 22, MIKI HYOGO, JAPAN
TEL: [phone] / FAX: [phone]
Ｒ
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
※
※marked parts are packed in a paper envelope.
Saw teeth should always stay
clear of the saw guide plates.
Saw teeth will be seriously
damaged by contact with
saw guide plates.
45°
90°
45°
45
°
45°
90°
Perfect Saw Guide, Free Angle
Inclination angle 45°
Right & Left angle 45°
Special Features:
Free angle cutting: the cutting angle is adjustable from 45°right to 45° left in both planes.
About the saw
y
ou should use.
You may think sawing straight is very difficult
and that only professionals can do it. But,
using the Perfect Saw Guide, you can make
precise cuts just like professional carpenters
do. It’s ideal for users who always need to cut
precise 90°straight cuts, both right and left
45°angle cuts or inclination 45°angle cuts.
From picture frames to practical and useful
household and garden furniture of your own,
the Perfect Saw Guide will be invaluable in
your D.I.Y. projects.
Thank you for your purchase of this Perfect-Saw Guide.
Please read these instructions carefully before use and keep
them safely for future reference.
Caution
○Do not overtighten hex screws: you may damage them or the wrench.
○To avoid damage, saw teeth should always stay clear of the saw guide
plate. See pictures to the right
→
○Do not overtighten the knob or you may damage the guide.
○Wear safety goggles.
Notice
○Specification may change without notice to improve quality.
○Copyright © Okada Hardware Manufacturing Company Limited.
Insert the saw blade into the
handle deeply enough to
cover the end of the slit on the
blade. Tighten the screw.
Oh, did you make these yourself?
If
y
ou need more versatilit
y
, wh
y
not tr
y
the:

How to assemble Saw Guide set Variation of Perfect Saw Guide
Square cuts (90°)
Pencil
T
riangle marks Convex part of ②ANGLE BRACKET
45°
⑧PARALLEL SLIDING HOLDER
Clamp
Rule or straight wood
45°
⑦
GUIDE FENCE
Figure 1
Straight ruler
45°
45-degree perpendicular lean cut
(Before setting up the Saw guide in this arrangement,“①BASE PLATE”,“②BRACKET”and“③SAW GUIDE HOLDER”must be taken to pieces.)
Fasten“③SAW GUIDE HOLDER”to 45°edge of“②ANGLE BRACKET”then fasten“②ANGLE BRACKET”
to“①BASE PLATE”with screws. Before fastening screws tightly, adjust angles carefully to the degrees
shown in the picture. The screw holes leave some room (±1°) for adjustment.
45-degree cut
45-degree perpendicular lean cut
90°
ＡＢ
Square cut
(Use spare screws temporarily attached to“③SAW GUIDE HOLDER”to assemble a square cut saw guide.)
Align“④INSIDE GUIDE PLATE”,“⑥SPACER”and“⑤OUTSIDE GUIDE PLATE”together through
8mm hole. Putting a pencil through 8mm holes makes alignment easy. See figure 1.
45°
45°
90°
90°
Illustration A shows right-handed
setup and B is for left-handed use.
When cutting square timber, hold the
saw guide firmly in position by hand
using ⑦GUIDE FENCE.
Wide board
Square timber
Handle can be reversed to provide hand
clearance in tight quarters.
TOPMAN-Z SAW 265
⑦GUIDE FENCE
⑧PARALLEL SLIDING
HOLDER
For cutting wide board, clamp rule or straight wooden
piece. Set ⑧PARALLEL SLIDING HOLDER along the
rule, then start sawing slowly by moving the saw
guide backward.
Clamp
For cutting wide board, clamp rule or straight wooden
piece. Set ⑧PARALLEL SLIDING HOLDER along the
rule, then start sawing slowly by moving the saw
guide backward.
Wide board
Square timber
Square timber
When cutting square timber, hold the
saw guide in a position firmly by hand
with ⑦GUIDE FENCE.
When cutting square timber, hold the
saw guide in position firmly by hand
using ⑦GUIDE FENCE.
⑦GUIDE FENCE
⑧PARALLEL SLIDING HOLDER
③SAW GUIDE HOLDER
②ANGLE BRACKET
①BASE PLATE
⑤OUTSIDE SAW GUIDE
⑥SPACING PLATE
⑩SCREWS
(8mm length)
⑪SPARE SCREWS
(5mm & 8mm length)
⑫HEX KEY
WRENCH
④INSIDE SAW GUIDE
③SAW GUIDE HOLDER
①BASE PLATE
②ANGLE BRACKET SCREWS
(5mm length)
45-degree cutting
Saw guides are supplied as a“Square cut set”. First, loosen the“②ANGLE BRACKET”setting screws
from“①BASE PLATE”and take the square cut set in pieces. Find two triangular marks on“①BASE
PLATE”and“②ANGLE BRACKET”, align these marks and turn“②ANGLE BRACKET”on“①BASE
PLATE”until three screw holes are aligned. Screw“②ANGLE BRACKET”to“①BASE PLATE”.
IMPORTANT: before tightening screws fully, adjust the angle carefully to 45 degrees. The screw holes
leave some room (±1°) for adjustment.
③SAW GUIDE
HOLDER
②ANGLE BRACKET
①BASE PLATE
SCREWS
(5mm length)
②ANGLE
BRACKET
①BASE PLATE
SCREWS
(5mm length)
Straight ruler
⑦
GUIDE FENCE
⑦GUIDE FENCE
⑧PARALLEL SLIDING HOLDER
⑦GUIDE FENCE