Dimensions: (Head Lowered - DxWxH)*900x962x420 mm900x962x446 mm
Dimensions: (Head Raised - DxWxH)*900x962x623 mm900x962x660 mm
Blade size: (Fitted)255 mm, 60T305 mm, 80T.
Bore30 mm30 mm
Drive Spindle Diameter16 mm16 mm
Dust Port Diameter (Inner/Outer)31/37 mm31/37 mm
Sound Power level (measured)99.0 dBL
Vibration Level (Normal Load)>2.5 m/s²>2.5 m/s²
Net weight (unpacked)16.7 kg17.75 kg
Part Number65013106501315
* With Work Supports fitted
Maximum Cutting Sizes
WA
99.0 dBL
WA
CMS10S
Type of CutThicknessWidth
Cross (90°)75mm300mm
Cross (45°)75mm200mm
Bevel (at 45°)45mm300mm
Compound (at 2x 45°)45mm200mm
CMS12S
Type of CutThicknessWidth
Cross (90°)90mm310mm
Cross (45°)90mm200mm
Bevel (at 45°)60mm310mm
Compound (at 2x 45°)60mm200mm
Please note that the details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time of going to
print. However, CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without
DO NOT dispose of theis product with general household waste. It must be disposed of in accordance with all laws
governing waste electrical and electronic equipment at a recognised disposal facility.
prior notice. Always consult the machine’s data plate
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Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Compound Sliding Mitre Saw which is
designed for DIY/hobby and medium trade use only.
Before operating the Mitre Saw please read this leaflet thoroughly and carefully
follow all instructions. This will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around
you, and you can also look forward to the machine 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 the purpose for which it was intended.
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.
As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with their
operation and use. Exercising respect and caution will considerably
lessen the risk of personal injury. However, if normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the
operator or damage to property, may result.
1. READ and BECOME FAMILIAR with the entire operating manual. Learn
the machines’ applications and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards peculiar to it.
2. EARTH ALL MACHINES. If the machine is equipped with three-pin plug,
it should be plugged into a three-pin electrical socket. Never remove
the earth pin.
3. ALWAYS ensure that ADEQUATE LIGHTING is available. A minimum
intensity of 300 lux should be provided. Ensure that lighting is placed
so that you will not be working in your own shadow.
4. CHECK for DAMAGE. Before using the machine, any damaged part,
such as a guard etc., should be checked to ensure that it will operate
properly, and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mountings, and any other condition
that may affect the machines operation. Any damage should be
properly repaired or the part replaced. If in doubt, DO NOT USE the
machine. Consult your local dealer.
5. DISCONNECT the MACHINE from the power supply before servicing
and when changing accessories such as blades, etc.
6. KEEP GUARDS in place and in working order.
7. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES, manufactured to the latest European
Safety Standards. Also use a face or dust mask if the cutting operation
is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses do not have impact resistant lenses, they
are NOT safety glasses.
8. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
9. ALWAYS WEAR EAR PROTECTORS/DEFENDERS as this machine generates
considerable noise which can be in excess of 97dBA.
10. DON’T FORCE the machine. It will do a better and safer job at the rate
for which it was designed.
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11. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form the habit of checking
to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the
machine before switching on.
12. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate machine while under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of improper accessories
could be hazardous.
14. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED. Turn power OFF. Do
not leave machine until it comes to a complete stop.
15. ALWAYS REMOVE PLUG from electrical outlet when adjusting, changing
parts, or carrying out maintenance tasks.
16. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power machines in
damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. DO NOT USE in explosive
atmosphere (around paint, flammable liquids etc.).
17. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from
the work area, especially whilst operating the unit.
19. MAINTAIN MACHINE IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools sharp and clean
for the best and safest performance. Follow maintenance instructions.
21. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep your proper footing and balance at all times.
For best footing, wear rubber soled footwear. Keep floor clear of oil,
scrap wood, etc.
22. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Loose clothing or jewellery may get caught in
moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
23. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF. Cover the saw adequately when not
in use, to prevent children from injuring themselves by tampering
with it.
24. NEVER STAND ON THE MACHINE. Serious injury could occur if the
machine is tipped or if a cutting tool is accidentally contacted. Do
not store materials above or near a machine, such that it is necessary
to stand on the machine to reach them.
25. HANDLE WITH EXTREME CARE Whenever transporting or installing
machinery.
26. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Ensure the switch is OFF before plugging
in to the mains supply.
27. BE AWARE that many ACCIDENTS are caused by carelessness due to
familiarity. ALWAYS concentrate on the job in hand, no matter how trivial it
may seem.
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
for MITRE SAWS
1. Wear safety goggles as protection against flying wood chips and saw dust. In
many cases, a full face shield is even better protection. A dust mask is also
recommended to keep saw dust out of your lungs.
2. Use a solid wood workbench which will not move under load.
3. This saw is for indoor, DIY or medium trade use only.
4. Clear the work table of all objects except the workpiece (tools, scraps, rulers
etc.) before switching on the saw.
5. Keep your fingers well away from the blade.
6. Switch off the saw, and make sure the blade has come to a complete stop
before clearing sawdust or off-cuts from the table.
7. Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to
be sawn.
8. Set up the machine and make all adjustments with the power OFF, and
disconnected from the supply.
9. DO NOT operate the machine with the guards removed. They must all be in
place and securely fastened when performing any operation.
10. Use ONLY approved replacement saw blades. Contact your local CLARKE
dealer for advice. The use of inferior blades may increase the risk of injury.
11. DO NOT saw any material that does not have a flat surface on which to bear.
12. This machine is designed for cutting wood. DO NOT use for cutting metal,
plastics or masonry.
13. DO NOT force the blade, lower it gently into the work.
14. Ensure you have complete control of the Cutting Head at all times. When a
cut is completed, return it to its uppermost position gently. DO NOT allow it to
snap back heavily under spring pressure.
15. Always clamp the work to the table. DO NOT perform freehand operations.
16. Ensure that the portion of the workpiece being cut bears firmly against the
back fence.
17. Provide adequate support for long workpieces.
18. Never use solvents for cleaning plastic parts as this could cause damage to
the material. A soft damp cloth only is required.
19. The saw blade must have a rated capacity greater than the maximum speed
of the machine - see Specifications.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Connect the mains lead to a standard, 230 Volt (50Hz) electrical supply
through an approved 13 amp BS 1363 plug, or a suitably fused isolator
switch.
WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE IS DOUBLE INSULATED
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Blue-Neutral
Brown-Live
As the colours of the flexible lead of this appliance may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:
Connect BROWN cord to terminal marked with “L” or coloured RED.
Connect BLUE cord to the terminal marked with “N” or coloured BLACK.
If this appliance is fitted with a plug which is moulded onto the electric
cable (i.e. non-rewirable) please note:
1. The plug must be thrown away if it is cut from the electric cable. There
is a danger of electric shock if it is subsequently inserted into a socket
outlet.
2. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.
3. Should you wish to replace a detachable fuse carrier, ensure that the
correct replacement is used (as indicated by marking or colour code).
4. Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local dealer or
most electrical stockists.
Fuse Rating
The fuse in the plug must be replaced with one of the same rating -13amps
and this replacement must be ASTA approved to BS1362.
Cable Extension
If a cable extension is needed, it is essential to ensure that the size of the
conductors is at least the same size as those of the power cable supplied.
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PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE SAW
Fig.1
Fig.2
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FEATURES
•As its’ name implies, the machine is a Compound Mitre Saw, capable of straight
cross cutting, and cutting bevels and mitres, or a combination of the two.
•The main arm, or Cutting Head, carries the motor and the tungsten carbide saw
blade. The head, complete with table, is allowed to swivel, in both directions, to
produce mitre cuts and the head may also tilt to the left to produce bevel cuts. A
combination of swivelling head and tilting head will also produce compound mitres.
Additionally, the head is capable of moving front to rear in order to cut boards of up
to 300mm - model 10S, 310mm -12S, in width.
•The saw is also provided with a grooving facility, whereby straight or slanting
grooves may be cut - see Operation.
•The table, with head, is designed to swivel up to 45 degrees in either direction and is
provided with positive stops at 0 (90), 60, 45, 22.5 and 15 degrees.
•The maximum sizes of wood that may be cut in any of these processes is given in the
Specifications on page 2.
•A dust extraction outlet is provided at the rear of the machine, on to which the dust
bag (supplied) is fitted. If necessary, hose from a vacuum cleaner may be attached
to provide fast and efficient removal of sawdust. The vacuum cleaner may be used
•This saw is not designed for cutting metal, plastics or masonry.
•A motor spindle locking lever is provided - see Fig.3, used in order to remove the saw
blade. WARNING! NEVER touch this lever when the saw is operating.
•The saw may be transported, short distances using the carry handle. Make sure
head is locked its lower position, as shown in Fig.3, and both the table locking knob
and head slide locking knob are screwed IN fully when carrying in this way.
Fig.3
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ASSEMBLY and INSTALLATION.
The saw is fully assembled and adjusted at the factory. On receipt inspect the
machine to ensure that all parts are accounted for and that no damage was
incurred during transit.
Loose items are:
1 x socket spanner.1 x spare set of carbon brushes.
1 x spare blade bore reducer bush.1 x plastic 90/45O template.
1 x dust bag.1 x work clamp with support bar.
2 x work supports.
Any deficiency or damage should be reported to your CLARKE dealer immediately.
Mount the machine on a firm solid base that will not move under load. Ensure
there is an appropriate electrical supply, and adequate lighting, so that you will
not be working in your own shadow.
Four holes are provided, one at each corner of the base, so that the machine
may be bolted permanently to a workbench for added stability, using 8mm bolts
(not provided). Alternatively it may be bolted to a piece of plywood with a thickness
of 16mm (5/8”), approx. 24”x24”, and the board clamped to a workbench for
additional stability.
The Cutting Head is locked in its lower position for transit purposes. To release it,
pull out the Head Locking Pin - see Fig 3 (It may be necessary to apply slight
downward pressure to the head in order to do so), and allow the head to rise to
its upper position gently, under control.
The head will lock in its upper position, and is prevented from being lowered until
the Safety Lever (see Fig 2 or 3) is pushed to one side.
OPERATION. (Ref Fig.4)
A. Cross Cutting. (at 90°)
1.Set the table at 0 degrees as shown on the scale at the front of the table. To do
this, firstly unscrew the table locking knob a few turns, - see Fig.3, then turn the
table, using the large table knob, until it clicks into place.
2.Secure the table by screwing in the table locking knob fully.
3.Set the work in place with one end firmly clamped against the table and back
fence, using the work clamp supplied.
It is important to ensure that one end of the workpiece is completely free to
move i.e. NOT clamped or held in any way. This will normally be the off-cut or
shorter end.
NOTE: If the workpiece is not entirely straight, ensure that the portion at either side
of the intended cut rests firmly against the table and back fence.
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When satisfied, make a final check to ensure that all safety precautions are being
observed and the ‘Groove Plate’ is correctly set - see page 13, then pull and hold
the trigger and allow the blade to reach full speed. If any unusual sounds or
vibrations occur, release the starter switch immediately and investigate the cause.
When satisfied, push the Safety Lever to one side with your thumb or forefinger
and gently lower the head so that the blade makes contact with the workpiece.
Do not force the blade, a light pressure is all that is required. Use the slide rail
facility as required - simply pull out the complete head, on its rails, then gently
push the head into then workpiece - do not force the blade.
You will notice that to provide maximum safety, the blade is not exposed at any
time, and the guard rises automatically as the blade is lowered. Nevertheless, NEVER
treat the machine with indifference, and NEVER be casual with your approach.
To switch off, release the trigger whilst still maintaining full control of the head. NEVER
allow the head to spring upwards - always maintain control. Wait for the blade to
stop completely before removing the workpiece, off-cuts etc.
B. Mitre Cutting
This is a cross cutting operation, except that the saw blade is set at an angle to the work,
but remains perpendicular to the table. This is achieved by mounting the complete
head assembly on a table which is free to rotate by up to 45° in either direction .
To set the required mitre angle, unscrew the table locking knob a few turns, then
rotate the table, with the head and saw blade, to the desired position, using the
large table knob, lining up the angle on the scale with the pointer.
Note that the table will click into place in the 0O(90O), 15O, 22.5O, 30O and 45
positi
ons.
The procedure for cutting is the same as that for cross cutting.
To secure the table, screw in the table lock knob fully.
O
Fig.4
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C. Straight Bevel Cutting
As with Mitre Cutting, this is a cross cutting operation, except that the blade is not
perpendicular to the table, (see fig. 5).
Ensure the table is set to 0O, and is
locked in place using the table
knob.
The bevel adjuster is factory set so
that when the head is tilted to its
fullest extent the blade will cut a
perfect 45° bevel.
If however you require any other
angle, you should proceed as
follows:
Cut a mitre of the required angle,
on a spare piece of wood, and use
this as a template for your bevel cut.
Slacken off the bevel locking lever by
turning it anticlockwise half a turn, then
swing the head to the side. Lower the arm,
and bring your template up to the saw
blade. When satisfied that the edge of
template and blade are parallel, lock the
head in position with locking lever. Your
angle is now set.
The procedure for cutting is the same as
that for cross cutting....press trigger, wait
for full speed to develop, push safety lever
to one side, then lower the blade to the
workpiece.
Fig.5
Fig.6
D. Compound Mitre and Bevel Cutting.
Having determined the angles you
require, firstly set the bevel angle,
using the procedure described
above, and then the mitre angle.
NOTE: Compound mitre and bevel
cuts, at a full 45°, can only be made
when the head is turned to the left.
The procedure for cutting is the same
as that for cross cutting.
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E. Cutting a Groove
A unique feature of this saw is its ability to produce grooves, both straight and angled.
A special plate, indicated in Fig. 8a and an adjuster are used, as follows:
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
Fig. 8
Ideally, place a template or a piece of wood,
the same thickness as the saw blade height
Fig.8a
setting, on the table, beneath the saw blade.
Pivot the groove plate to the position shown
in Fig.9a.
Undo the adjuster locking ring and screw out
the adjuster, then lower the head so that it
lightly touches the template or is at the
correct height as determined using a rule.
Screw down the adjuster so that it touches the
groove plate, then finally tighten the locking ring.
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.
Before reverting to normal cutting, remember to turn the groove plate to its normal
position as shown in Fig.9.
Fig. 9
Fig.9a
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MAINTENANCE
1. General
The machine is maintenance free, except for changing the saw blade when
necessary, maintaining adjustments, and ensuring that after use, you clean away
any sawdust or wood chips, with a low pressure air line or brush, paying particular
attention to the motor air vents which should be kept clear at all times.
Should the motor not function normally, it is possible that it has become clogged
with saw dust, in which case, it will be necessary to disassemble the motor in order
to clean the various components. Contact your CLARKE dealer for advice.
2. Changing the Saw Blade
IMPORTANT: Exercise extreme care when handling the saw blade. The tips are
extremely sharp, and careless handling could result in severe personal injury.
1.With the machine disconnected from the
mains supply, and the cutting head in the
raised position and locked on its rails,
move the safety lever to allow the blade
guard to be swivelled as shown in Fig.10,
so that the centre screw is visible in the
cut-out in the guard.
2. Push and hold down the motor spindle
lock - see Fig.12, then, using the Hex.
wrench, supplied, undo and remove the
centre bolt, arrowed in Fig.11,
remembering, it has a LEFT HAND THREAD
i.e.turn CLOCKWISE to undo.
WARNING! NEVER push the Spindle
Locking Lever IN with the motor running
Fig.10
Fig.11
Fig.12
3. Pull off the outer flange followed by the saw
blade.
NOTE: You should take this opportunity to
thoroughly clean parts previously inaccessible.
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4. Replace the blade, ensuring it is of the correct bore. Ensure also that all parts
are perfectly clean and the blades’ teeth point down at the front.
Additionally, the blade MUST be rated with a maximum speed greater than
4850RPM
Please note that spare blades are available from Clarke International. Please
see your Clarke dealer.
Replace the outer flange and screw in the centre bolt, remembering it has a
left hand thread - i.e. turn anticlockwise to tighten.
3. Carbon Brushes Replacement
A spare pair of carbon brushes are supplied with the machine. Should it become
necessary to change these, evidenced by erratic performance, then, ensuring
the machine is disconnected from the mains supply, simply unscrew the brush
holder plugs, and pull out the worn brushes. Replace with new brushes, and screw
in the plug, taking care not to cross thread it.
Fig.13
4. Head Adjustments
If you find that the cross cut is not entirely square, it will be necessary to adjust the
head using the 90° adjuster screw shown in Fig. 14.
To do this, slacken off the bevel locking lever, then lower the arm and lock in
place with the head locking knob.
Place a small square on the table, and bring the square up to the blade to test for
accuracy.
Should any adjustment be required,
slacken off the 90° adjuster screw lock nut
and screw the adjuster in or out, as
necessary, whilst holding the head firmly
against the stop. Tighten the securing nut
when the head is exactly perpendicular.
Similarly should the 45° stop require
adjusting, use a 45° template up against
the saw blade to set the adjuster to the
correct position.
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PARTS LISTS
AND
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PARTS & SERVICING
For Parts & Servicing, please contact your nearest dealer, or
CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers.