Before attempting to operate the machine, it is essential that you read this
manual thoroughly and carefully follow all instructions given. In doing so you
will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can
also look forward to the product giving you long and satisfactory service.
GUARANTEE
This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of
12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of
purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for its intended purpose.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste.
All unwanted accessories and packaging should be sorted and
taken to a recycling centre for disposal in a manner which is
compatible with the environment.
Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the obligation to
deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE regulations in relation to the
treatment, recycling & recovery and environmentally sound disposal of the
WEEE.
In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general
household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governing
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised disposal
facility.
1. Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite
accidents.
2. 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.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way.
Do not use adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified
plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
2. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
3. Do not abuse the cable. Never use the cable for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cables increase the risk of
electric shock.
4. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cable suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cable suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
5. If operating the power tool in a damp location is unavoidable. Use a
residual current device (RCD) protected supply.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1. 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 personal injury.
2. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
3. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before
plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging
in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. 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.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
7. A laser beam can cause serious eye injury. Never look into the laser outlet.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
1. 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 which it was designed.
2. 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.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power supply before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle 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.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power
tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool and accessories in accordance with these instructions
and in the manner intended, taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from intended use could result in a hazardous situation.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR MITRE SAWS
1. Make sure all locking knobs and clamp handles are tight before starting
any task.
2. Do not operate the saw without the guard in position, if the guard does not
function correctly or is not maintained properly.
3. Never use your saw without the kerf plate.
4. Never place either hand in the blade area when the saw is connected to
the electrical power source.
5. Never attempt to stop a saw in motion rapidly by jamming a tool or other
item against the blade. Serious accidents can be caused unintentionally in
this way.
6. Before using any accessory consult the instruction manual. The improper
use of an accessory can cause damage.
7. Observe the maximum speed marked on the saw blade.
8. Always wear gloves when handling a saw blade.
9. Do not use blades of larger or smaller diameter than recommended. For
the proper blade rating refer to the technical data. Use only the blades
specified in the specifications section of this manual.
10. Do not use cracked or damaged saw blades.
11. Do not use any abrasive discs.
12. Raise the blade from the kerf in the workpiece prior to releasing the switch.
13. Ensure that the arm is securely fixed when performing bevel cuts.
14. The blade guard on your saw will automatically raise when the arm is
brought down; it will lower over the blade when the arm is raised. The
guard can be raised by hand when installing or removing saw blades or for
inspection of the saw. Never raise the blade guard manually unless the saw
is switched off.
15. Keep the surrounding area of the saw well maintained and free of loose
materials, e.g. chips and cut-offs.
16. Before use, check that the motor air slots are clean and free of chips.
17. Replace the kerf plate when worn.
18. Disconnect the saw from the mains before carrying out any maintenance
work or when changing the blade.
19. Never perform any cleaning or maintenance work when the saw is still
running and the head is not in the rest position.
20. When possible, always mount the saw on to a bench or plywood base
which is then clamped to a bench, or mount the machine to a purpose
built mitre saw stand available from your local Clarke dealer.
Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the clamp
Neutral
(Blue)
Live
(Brown)
WARNING! READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE
MAINS SUPPLY.
Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is
the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on
230 V AC 50Hz. Connecting it to any other power source may cause damage.
This product may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the
fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover becomes lost or
damaged, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained.
If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or due to
damage, it should be cut off and a replacement fitted, following the wiring instructions
shown below. The old plug must be disposed of safely, as insertion into a mains socket
could cause an electrical hazard
WARNING! THE WIRES IN THE POWER CABLE OF THIS PRODUCT
ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
Blue = Neutral Brown = Live
If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond with the
markings on the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows.
• The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is
marked N.
• The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which
is marked L.
.
We strongly recommend that this machine is connected to the mains supply
via a Residual Current Device (RCD).
If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt any repairs
yourself.
This symbol indicates that this is a class II product and does not require an earth
connection.
• The following items should be supplied. If anything is missing contact
your dealer.
Cross-Cut Mitre Saw with Laser Guide1 x Dust Collection Bag
1 x Work Clamp2 x Hexagon Keys (4 mm & 6 mm)
250 mm Diameter 36 Tooth TCT Wood
Cutting Blade (fitted)
BENCH MOUNTING
Holes are provided in all four feet to
facilitate bench mounting.
• Always mount your saw firmly
on a level surface to prevent
movement.
The saw can also be mounted to a
piece of 12.5 mm or thicker plywood
which can then be clamped to your
work bench or moved to other work
sites and re-clamped when required.
• When mounting your saw to a piece of plywood, make sure that the
mounting screws do not protrude from the bottom of the wood.
• If the saw rocks on the surface, place a thin piece of material under one
saw foot until the saw is firm on the mounting surface.
MITRE SAW STAND (NOT SUPPLIED)
You can also mount the mitre saw on
a purpose built stand available from
your Clarke dealer.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE SAW IS SWITCHED OFF AND UNPLUGGED
FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
CHECK AND ADJUST THE MITRE POINTER
The saw can be set in a number of positions as determined by the mitre
locking mechanism but the pointer should read zero when making straight
cuts and remain true for other angles selected.
1. If the pointer does not indicate
zero on the mitre scale, loosen the
pointer securing screw and adjust
it as necessary.
CHECK AND ADJUST THE 90 DEGREE ANGLE STOP
1. Loosen the bevel clamp handle.
2. Press the saw head to the right to
ensure it is fully vertical and
tighten the bevel clamp handle.
3. Pull down the head until the
blade just enters the kerf plate.
4. Place a set square on the table
and up against the blade.
• Do not touch the extended tips of
the blade teeth with the square.
Lower the blade so as to present
as much blade surface as
possible to the set square.
If adjustment is required, proceed as
follows:
5. Release the locking nut and use
the hex key to turn the 90°
adjustment stop bolt in or out until
the blade is at 90° to the table as
shown by the set square.
6. If the bevel pointer does not
indicate zero on the bevel scale,
loosen the set screw that secures
the pointer and adjust the pointer
as necessary.
CHECK & ADJUST THE 45 DEGREE
STOP
1. Loosen the bevel clamp handle
and lean the saw head as far to
the side as possible (i.e. at 45°).
2. Place a 45° set square on the
table and up against the blade.
NOTE: Do not touch the tips of the
blade teeth with the square.
3. Loosen the locknut and turn the
45° adjustment stop bolt in or out
until the blade is at 45° to the
table as verified with the square.
4. Adjust the bevel pointer if required as shown previously.
The guide rail allows cutting larger
workpieces up to 340 mm x 78 mm
using an out-down-back sliding
motion.
1. Release the slide rail lock.
2. Pull the saw head towards you (1)
and switch the saw on as
mentioned on the previous page.
3. Lower the saw blade (2) into the
workpiece and push the head
back (3) to complete the cut.
• Do not perform sliding cuts on
workpieces smaller than 50 x 100
mm.
• Remember to lock the saw head
in the rear position when the
sliding cuts are finished.
MITRE CROSS-CUT
1. Release the table mitre lock by
twisting the handle anticlockwise.
2. Press and hold the latch down.
3. Move the arm until the pointer
lines up with the required mitre
angle on the scale.
4. Release the latch to re-secure the
mitre lock.
• Tighten the table mitre lock
before use.
• Allow the blade to cut freely. Do not force the tool.
• Proceed as for a vertical straight cross-cut.
NOTE: When mitering the end of a piece of wood with a small off-cut,
position the wood to ensure that the off-cut is to the side of the
blade with the greater angle to the fence; i.e. left mitre, offcut to
the right - right mitre, off-cut to the left.
Bevel angles can be set from 45° left to vertical and can be cut with the mitre
arm set between zero and a maximum of 45° mitre position right or left.
1. Loosen the bevel adjustment
handle and set the bevel at the
desired angle.
2. Tighten the bevel adjustment
handle firmly.
3. Proceed as for a vertical straight
cross-cut.
• Allow the blade to cut freely. Do
not force the tool.
MITRE / BEVEL CUTS
As the number of sides changes, so do the mitre and bevel angles. The chart
below gives the cutting angles for a variety of shapes, assuming that all sides
are of equal length.
No. of sides Angle mitre or bevel
445°
536°
630°
725.7°
822.5°
920°
10 18°
COMPOUND MITRE CUTS
A compound mitre is a cut made
using a mitre angle and a bevel
angle at the same time. This is the
type of cut used to make frames or
boxes with slanting sides.
1. Set your saw to the required
angles and make a few trial cuts.
2. Practice fitting the cut pieces
together.
3. Always try cuts on a few scrap
pieces of wood to verify the
settings on the saw.
Your saw is equipped with a grooving stop and thumbscrew to allow for
groove cutting.
1. Firstly, determine the depth of
your groove, and subtract this
value from the thickness of your
workpiece. This will give you the
height above the table surface at
which the saw blade must be set.
2. Ideally, place a template or a
piece of wood, the same thickness as the saw blade height setting, on the
table, beneath the saw blade.
3. Pivot the groove plate to the side
position shown.
4. Undo the adjuster locking ring (2)
and screw out the adjuster (1),
then lower the head so that it
lightly touches the template or is
at the correct height as
determined using a rule.
5. Screw down the adjuster (1) so
that it touches the groove plate
(3), then finally tighten the locking
ring (2).
• The saw blade is now set to cut
your groove, using the sliding
feature.
• The width of the groove will, of
course, be the width of the saw
blade. However, by moving the
workpiece along the table in small increments, each time making a cut, it
is possible to cut grooves to any desired width.
• Angled grooves may be cut by tilting the head to the appropriate angle.
6. Before reverting to normal cutting, remember to turn the groove plate to its
normal position as shown.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE SAW IS SWITCHED OFF AND UNPLUGGED
FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE FITTING OR REMOVING THE BLADE.
WARNING: THE BLADE MUST BE RATED TO AT LEAST 6000 RPM.
CHANGING THE SAW BLADE
Only install the correct saw blade. Do not use excessively worn blades. The
maximum rotation speed of the saw must not exceed that of the saw blade.
1. Begin with the saw head in the
raised position and with the slide
rails locked.
2. Move theblade guard release
lever allowing the blade guard to
be rotated back in the usual way.
Lift the fulcrum plate upwards
releasing the moving guard
assembly to rise upwards.
• The centre screw should now
be accessible below the moving guard.
3. Press and hold down the blade lock, then using the Hex wrench supplied,
undo and remove the centre screw.
• The screw has a LEFT HAND THREAD (turn it CLOCKWISE to undo).
WARNING: NEVER PUSH THE BLADE LOCK IN WHEN THE MOTOR IS
RUNNING.
4. Pull off the outer disc (marked with an ‘O’) followed by the saw blade.
NOTE: You should take this opportunity to thoroughly clean parts previously
inaccessible.
5. Replace the blade, ensuring it has the correct diameter and bore.
• Ensure also that all parts are perfectly clean and the blades’ teeth point
down at the front as shown in the picture above.
• The blade must be rated to at least 6000 rpm.
• Please note that spare blades are available from Clarke International.
Please see your Clarke dealer.
• Replace the outer disc (marked with an ‘O’) and screw in the centre
screw, remembering the screw has a LEFT HAND THREAD (turn it
ANTICLOCKWISE to tighten).
CHANGING THE CARBON BRUSHES
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE SAW IS SWITCHED OFF AND UNPLUGGED
FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE CHANGING THE CARBON BRUSHES.
Should it become necessary to change the carbon brushes:
1. Unscrew the brush holder plug.
2. Pull out the worn brushes.
3. Replace with new brushes.
• Always change brushes in pairs.
4. Replace the brush holder plug,
taking care not to cross thread it.
You may prefer to leave this task to
your Clarke dealer.
CLEANING
Your saw has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon
proper care and regular cleaning.
• Keep the ventilation slots clear and regularly clean the motor housing with
a soft cloth.
• Regularly clean the table top.
• Regularly clean the dust collection bag.
• Avoid the use of cleaners or lubricants to maintain the tool. In particular
spray and aerosol cleaners may chemically attack the plastic lower guard.