Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 210mm (8”) Mitre Saw.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
IMPORTANT
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions carefully before using this
product. Please pay particular attention to all sections of this User Guide that
display warning symbols and notices.
WARNING: THIS IS A WARNING SYMBOL. THIS SYMBOL IS USED
THROUGHOUT THE USER GUIDE WHENEVER THERE IS A RISK OF
PERSONAL INJURY. ENSURE THAT THESE WARNINGS ARE READ AND
UNDERSTOOD AT ALL TIMES.
CAUTION: THIS IS A CAUTION SYMBOL. THIS SYMBOL IS USED
THROUGHOUT THE USER GUIDE WHENEVER THERE IS A RISK OF
DAMAGING YOUR PRODUCT. ENSURE THAT THESE CAUTIONS ARE
READ AND UNDERSTOOD AT ALL TIMES.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required 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.
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 cord. Never use
the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep
the cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
4. 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.
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 source 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 operation.
2. Do not operate the machine
without the guard in position, or 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 machine
in motion rapidly by jamming
anything against the blade; injury
can result.
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
machine 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 dust
and woodchips.
17. Replace the kerf plate when
worn.
18. Disconnect the machine from the
mains before carrying out any
maintenance work or when
changing the blade.
19. Never perform any cleaning or
maintenance work when the
machine is still running and the
head is not in the rest position.
20. When possible, always mount the
machine onto 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
230VAC 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 or coloured Black.
• The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is
marked L or coloured Red.
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.
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
bench or moved to other job 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 mounting surface, place a thin piece of material
under one saw foot until the saw is stable.
MITRE SAW STAND (NOT SUPPLIED)
You can also mount the machine to
a purpose built mitre saw stand
available from your local Clarke
dealer.
1. Release the table mitre lock and
move the arm left or right to the
required angle.
2. Lock in position by tightening the
table mitre lock.
• Always ensure that the table
mitre lock is securely tightened
before cutting.
• Allow the blade to cut freely.
Do not force the tool.
• Proceed as for a vertical straight cross-cut.
NOTE: When you mitre the end of a piece of wood with a small off-cut, Place
the wood so that the off-cut is to the side of the blade with the greater
angle to the fence.
BEVEL CUTS
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° right or left.
1. Loosen the bevel adjustment
handle and set the bevel at the
desired angle.
2. Tighten the bevel adjustment
knob 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 the workpiece has 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.
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.
TRANSPORTING THE SAW
1. Lower the head and lock it down
using the head lock pin.
2. Lock the mitre arm with the table
mitre lock.
3. Lock the bevel adjustment handle
with the saw head in the vertical
position to make the tool as
compact as possible.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE SAW IS SWITCHED OFF AND UNPLUGGED
FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE MITRE SETTINGS
1. Release the blade guard release
lever to release the mitre arm.
2. Lower the head until the blade
just enters the kerf plate.
3. Place a set square against the left
side of the fence and blade.
Move the mitre arm if required
until the blade is perfectly square
to the fence.
4. If the pointer does not indicate
zero on the mitre scale, loosen the
screws that secure the pointer
(located underneath) and move
the pointer as necessary.
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
Install the appropriate saw blade. Do not use excessively worn blades. The
maximum rotation speed of the tool must not exceed that of the saw blade.
1. With the saw head in the raised
position, move the blade guard
release to allow the blade guard
to be rotated to allow access to
the centre screw.
2. Push and hold down the blade
lock.
WARNING: NEVER PUSH THE
BLADE LOCK IN WHEN THE
MOTOR IS RUNNING.
3. Use a Hex wrench to undo and
remove the centre screw.
• The screw has a LEFT HAND THREAD (turn it CLOCKWISE to undo).
4. Pull off the outer flange 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.
• Make sure that the teeth point down at the front as shown above.
• Please note that spare blades are available from Clarke
International. Please see your Clarke dealer.
6. Replace the outer flange (marked with an ‘O’) and screw in the centre
screw, remembering the screw has a LEFT HAND THREAD (turn it
ANTICLOCKWISE to tighten).
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE SAW IS SWITCHED OFF AND UNPLUGGED
FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE CHANGING THE CARBON BRUSHES.
A spare pair of carbon brushes are supplied with the machine. Should it
become necessary to change these:
1. Unscrew the brush holder cap.
2. Pull out the worn brushes.
3. Replace with new brushes.
• Always replace the brushes in
pairs.
4. Replace the brush holder cap,
taking care not to cross thread it.
CLEANING
Your power tool 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 empty 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as
waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted,
taken to a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is
compatible with the environment.