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1 APPLIANCE ..................................................................................... 3
2 DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 3
3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST ............................................................. 3
4 SYMBOLS ........................................................................................ 4
5 CORRECT USE OF YOUR POW8131............................................. 4
6 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS .......................... 5
6.1 Work area ................................................................................................................ 5
6.2 Electrical safety ....................................................................................................... 5
6.3 Personal safety ....................................................................................................... 5
6.4 Power tool use and care ......................................................................................... 6
6.5 Service ..................................................................................................................... 6
7 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LASERS ................ 6
8 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERIES .......... 6
9 ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................... 6
9.1 Before putting the machine into operation ............................................................ 6
9.2 Setting up the saw unit (Fig. 1/2) ............................................................................ 7
10 OPERATION ..................................................................................... 7
10.1 Making 90° crosscuts with turntable at 0° (Fig. 1/3) .............................................. 7
10.2 Precision adjustment of the stop for crosscut 90° (Fig. 4/5) ................................ 7
10.3 Making 90° crosscuts with turntable at 0° - 45° (Fig. 6) ........................................ 8
10.4 Mitre cuts 0°-45° and rotary table 0° (Fig. 4/7) ....................................................... 8
10.5 Precision adjustment of the stop for 45° mitre cuts (Fig. 2/4/8) ........................... 8
10.6 Mitre cuts 0-45 and rotary table 0°-45° (Fig. 4/9) ................................................... 8
11 CHIP EXTRACTION (FIG. 1) ........................................................... 8
12 REPLACING THE SAW BLADE (FIG. 11) ...................................... 8
13 ASSISTANT FENCE FUNCTION (FIG 13) ...................................... 9
14 LASER FUNCTION (FIG. 12) ........................................................... 9
15 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................... 9
15.1 Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 9
15.2 Service department ................................................................................................. 9
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16 TECHNICAL DATA .......................................................................... 9
17 NOISE EMISSION VALUES .......................................................... 10
18 WARRANTY ................................................................................... 10
19 ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................. 10
20 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .............................................. 11
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TELESCOPIC MITRE SAW 1500W
POW8131
1 APPLIANCE
The circular drag, crosscut and miter box saw is designed to crosscut wood and plastic
commensurate with the machine’s size. The machine is not to be used for cutting fire wood. It
is not designed for commercial use.
WARNING! Read this manual and general safety instructions carefully
before using the appliance, for your own safety. Your power tool should
only be passed on together with these instructions.
2 DESCRIPTION
1. Release lever
2. Handle
3. On/Off switch
4. Machine head
5. Saw blade
6. Saw blade guard, hinged
7. Stop rail
8. Turntable
3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST
§ Remove all packing materials
§ Remove remaining packaging and transit supports (if existing)
§ Check the completeness of the packing content
§ Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for transportation
damages.
§ Keep the packaging materials as far as possible till the end of the warranty period.
Dispose it into your local waste disposal system afterwards.
9. Base plate, fixed
10. Locking handle
11. Pointer
12. Dial for turntable
13. Locking lever
14. Knurled screw
15. Scale
16. Retaining pin
WARNING Packing materials are no toys! Children must not play with
plastic bags! Danger of suffocation!
1 x Telescopic mitre saw 1500W
1 x Saw blade
3 x Extension bars
1 x Work clamp
1 x Dust bag
1 x Wrench
1 x Manual
When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.
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4 SYMBOLS
In this manual and/or on the machine the following symbols are used:
Warning / Danger
Read manual before usage
Attention Laser radiation! Do
not look into the beam. Laser
class 2
In accordance with essential
applicable safety standards of
European directives
Wear ear protection
Wear eye protection
Wear a mask In dusty conditions
5 CORRECT USE OF YOUR POW8131
The circular drag, crosscut and miter box saw is designed to crosscut wood and plastic
commensurate with the machine’s size.
The machine is not to be used for cutting fire wood.
The machine is to be used only for its prescribed purpose.
Any use other than that mentioned is considered to be a case of misuse. The user/operator
and not the manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury resulting from such cases of
misuse.
The machine is to be operated only with suitable saw blades. It is prohibited to use any type of
cutting-off wheel.
To use the machine properly you must also observe the safety regulations, the assembly
instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this manual.
All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this manual and
must be informed about its potential hazards.
It is also imperative to observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area.
The same applies for the general rules of occupational health and safety.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the machine nor for any
damage resulting from such changes.
Even when the machine is used as prescribed it is still impossible to eliminate certain residual
risk factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the machine’s construction
and design:
§ Contact with the saw blade in the uncovered saw zone.
§ Reaching into the running saw blade (cut injuries).
§ Kick-back of workpieces and parts of workpieces.
§ Saw blade fracturing.
§ Catapulting of faulty carbide tips from the saw blade.
§ Damage to hearing if essential ear-muffs are not worn.
§ Harmful emissions of wood dust when the machine is used in closed rooms.
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6 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains operated (corded)
power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.
6.1 Work area
§ Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
§ 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.
§ Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
6.2 Electrical safety
§ Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
§ Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
§ Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
§ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
§ 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.
§ If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
6.3 Personal safety
§ 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 serious
personal injury.
§ Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used whenever conditions require
will reduce personal injuries.
§ 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.
§ 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.
§ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
§ 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.
§ If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust
related hazards.
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6.4 Power tool use and care
§ 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 for which it was designed.
§ 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.
§ 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.
§ Store idle power 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.
§ Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or sticking of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have
the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
§ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to stick and are easier to control.
§ Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions
and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from intended could lead to a hazardous situation.
6.5 Service
§ Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
7 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LASERS
§ Warning! The laser beam potentially causes severe eye damage. Never look or stare
directly into the laser beam.
§ During use, do not point the laser beam at people, directly or indirectly through reflecting
surfaces.
§ This laser complies with class 2 according to EN 60825-1:2001. The unit includes no
servicing components. Do not open the housing for any reason. If the unit is damaged,
have the damage repaired by an authorized repair agent.
8 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERIES
§ When replacing batteries, always replace the complete set. Do not mix old batteries with
new ones.
§ Prevent removed batteries from short circuiting.
§ Do not store batteries where the temperature may rise above 50 °C, e.g. in a car which
has been parked in the sun.
§ Do not burn batteries.
§ Never attempt to open batteries.
§ In case of battery leakage, carefully remove the liquid using a cloth. Avoid skin or eye
contact. Do not swallow. In case of skin or eye contact, rinse abundantly for 10 minutes
with clean water and consult a physician.
9 ASSEMBLY
9.1 Before putting the machine into operation
§ The machine must be firmly mounted in working position, e.g. on a workbench, the base
frame supplied with the machine, or similar.
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§ All the covers and safety devices have to be properly fitted before the machine is switched
on.
§ It must be possible for the saw blade to run freely.
§ When working with wood that has been processed before, watch out for foreign bodies
such as nails or screws etc.
§ Before you actuate the On/Off switch, make sure that the saw blade is correctly fitted and
that the machine's moving parts run smoothly.
§ Before you connect the machine to the power supply, make sure the data on the rating
plate is the same as that for your mains.
9.2 Setting up the saw unit (Fig. 1/2)
§ To adjust the turntable (8), loosen the locking handle (10) by approx. 2 turns, which frees
the turntable (8).
§ Turn the turntable (8) and scale pointer (11) to the desired angular setting on the dial (12)
and lock into place with the locking handle (10).
§ Lightly press the machine head (4) down while at the same time pulling the retaining pin
(16) out from the motor mounting; this causes the saw to move down to the lower working
position.
§ Swing the machine head (4) up until the retaining hook latches into place.
§ The clamping device (19) and the workpiece support (20) can be fastened on both right
and left sides of the base plate (9).
§ By loosening the tightening screw (13), the machine head (4) can be angled to the left up
to 45°.
10 OPERATION
10.1 Making 90° crosscuts with turntable at 0° (Fig. 1/3)
For cutting widths up to 100 mm it is possible to fix the saw's drag function with the knurled
screw (14) in rear position. If the cutting width exceeds 100 mm you must ensure that the
knurled screw (14) is slackened and that the machine head (4) can be moved.
§ Bring the machine head (4) to its upper position.
§ Push the machine head (4) back by its handle (2) and affix in this position if necessary
(depending on the cutting width).
§ Place the piece of wood to be cut against the stop rail (7) and on the turntable (8).
§ Secure the workpiece in position with the clamping device (19) on the base plate (9) to
prevent the workpiece from moving during the cutting process.
§ Turn the release lever (1) to the left to release the machine head (4).
§ Push the ON/OFF switch (3) to start the motor. Using the handle (2), push downward all
the way through the work-piece with uniform and light pressure.
§ After the cutting process is finished, bring the machine head back to its upper (home)
position and release the ON/OFF button (3).
Caution! The resetting springs in the machine automatically raise the
machine head. Do not simply let go of the handle (2) after cutting, but allow
the machine head to slowly lift up by applying slight counterpressure.
10.2 Precision adjustment of the stop for crosscut 90° (Fig. 4/5)
§ Lower the machine head (4) and fasten in place with the safety pin (16).
§ Slacken the tightening screw (13).
§ Place the angular stop (a) between the blade (5) and the turntable (8).
§ Slacken the counternut and adjust the adjustment screw (21) until the angle between the
blade (5) and the turntable (8) equals 90°.
§ Retighten the counternut to secure this setting.
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§ Finally, check the position of the angle indicator. If necessary, release the pointer with a
crosstip screwdriver, move to the 0° position of the angle scale (15) and retighten the
holding screw.
10.3 Making 90° crosscuts with turntable at 0° - 45° (Fig. 6)
§ With POW8131 you can make right and left angular cuts from 0° - 45° to the stop rail.
§ Use the handle (2) to set the turntable (8) to the desired angle i.e. the scale pointer (11) on
the turntable must coincide with the desired angular setting (12) on the stationary base
plate (9).
§ Re-tighten the locking handle (10) to lock the turntable (8) into place.
§ Cut as described under section10.2.
10.4 Mitre cuts 0°-45° and rotary table 0° (Fig. 4/7)
§ The POW8131 can be used to make mitre cuts of 0°-45° relative to the machine bed on
the left side.
§ Lift the machine head (4) to its top position.
§ Fix the rotary table (8) in 0° position.
§ Undo the locking nut (13) and, holding the handle (2), tilt the machine head (4) to the left
until the pointer (23) coincides with the required angle dimension (15).
§ Re-tighten the locking nut (13) and make the cut as described in Section 10.2.
10.5 Precision adjustment of the stop for 45° mitre cuts (Fig. 2/4/8)
§ Lower the machine head (4) and fix with the lock pin (16).
§ Fix the rotary table (8) in 0° position.
§ Undo the locking nut (13) and, holding the handle (2), tilt the machine head (4) to the left
by 45°
§ Place the 45° stop angle (b) between the saw blade (5) and the rotary table (8).
§ Slacken the counter nut and adjust the setting screw (22) until the angle between the saw
(5) and the rotary table (8) equals exactly 45°.
§ Re-tighten the locking nut (13) and make the cut as described in Section 10.2.
10.6 Mitre cuts 0-45 and rotary table 0°-45° (Fig. 4/9)
§ The POW8131 can be used to make mitre cuts on the left at an angle of 0°-45° relative to
the work top and 0°-45° relative to the stop rail.
§ Lift the machine head (4) to its top position.
§ Release the turntable (8) by loosening the locking grip (10).
§ Adjust the rotary table (8) by its handle (2) to the required angle (see also Section 7.4).
§ Re-tighten the locking handle (10) to fix the rotary table in position.
§ Undo the clamping nut (13) and, holding the handle (2), tilt the machine head (4) to the left
to the required angle dimension
§ (see also Section 10.5).
§ Re-tighten the locking nut (13) and make the cut as described in Section 10.2.
11 CHIP EXTRACTION (FIG. 1)
The saw is equipped with a chip collection bag (24). The chip bag (24) can be emptied by
opening the zip fastener at the bottom.
12 REPLACING THE SAW BLADE (FIG. 11)
§ Pull out the power plug.
§ Swing up the machine head (4).
§ Press the lever and swing up the saw blade guard to the point where the recess in the saw
blade guard is above the flange bolt.
§ Press the saw shaft lock (17) with one hand while holding the wrench (31) on the flange
bolt with the other.
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Power
230 V~ 50 Hz
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1
§ Firmly press on the saw shaft lock (17) and slowly rotate the flange bolt in clockwise
direction. The saw shaft lock engages after no more than one rotation.
§ Now, using a little more force, slacken the flange bolt in clockwise direction.
§ Turn the flange bolt until it is completely removed.
§ Take the blade (5) off the inner flange and pull out downwards.
§ Mount the new saw blade in reverse order and fasten.
§ Important! The cutting bevel of the teeth, i.e. the direction of rotation of the saw blade, has
to conform with the direction of the arrow marked on the housing.
§ Clean the saw blade flanges thoroughly before mounting the saw blade.
§ Reattach the movable blade guard (6) in reverse order.
§ Before using the saw again, check that the safety devices are in good working order.
§ Important: Every time that you change the saw blade, check to see that it spins freely in
the groove of the turntable in both perpendicular and 45° angle settings.
13 ASSISTANT FENCE FUNCTION (FIG 13)
§ When angle of blade is 90°, please fit on part (A)
§ When angle of blade is 45°, please loose screw (a) to remove part (A)
14 LASER FUNCTION (FIG. 12)
You can switch the laser ON and OFF with the switch (a).
The laser (35) directs a beam onto the work-piece.
Extremely precise cuts can be made using the laser function.
15 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
15.1 Maintenance
Keep the machine's air vents unclogged and clean at all times.
Remove dust and dirt regularly from the machine. Cleaning is best done with compressed air
or a rag.
Re-lubricate all moving parts in regular intervals.
Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts.
15.2 Service department
§ Damaged switches must be replaced by our after-sales service department.
§ If the connecting cable (or mains plug) is damaged, it must be replaced by a particular
connecting cable which is available from our service department. Replacement of the
connecting cable must only be carried out by our service department (see last page) or by
a qualified person (qualified electrician).
16 TECHNICAL DATA
Output 1500W S6
Idle speed n0 5000 min
Carbide-tipped saw blade 210 x 30 x2.6mm
Number of teeth 24
Tilting range -45° / 0° / +60°
Mitre cuts 0° to 45° to the left
Sawing width at 90° 305 x 58 mm
Sawing width at 45° 210 x 58 mm
Sawing width at 2 x 45°
(double mitre cuts)
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305 x 32 mm
210 x 32 mm
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Weight 7.5 kg
Laser class 2
Laser wave length 650 nm
Laser output 1 mW
Laser module power supply 2 x 1.5 V Micro (AAA)
17 NOISE EMISSION VALUES
Sound pressure level LPA 100 dB(A) K=3
Sound power level LWA 113 dB(A)
Vibration aw 4.51 m/s² K=1.5
18 WARRANTY
§ This product is warranted as provided by law for a 24 months period effective from the
date of purchase by the first user.
§ This warranty covers all material or production flaws. It does not include: defective parts
subject to normal wear & tear, such as bearings, brushes, cables, plugs or accessories
such as drills, drill bits, saw blades etc. ; damage or defects resulting from abuse,
accidents or alterations; nor the costs for transport.
§ We reserve the right to reject any claim where the purchase cannot be verified or when it
is clear that the product has not been properly maintained. (Clean ventilation slots, carbon
brushes serviced regularly,…)
§ Your purchase receipt must be kept as proof of date of purchase.
§ Your appliance must be returned un-dismantled to your dealer in an acceptably clean
state, (in its original blow moulded case if applicable to the unit), accompanied by your
proof of purchase.
19 ENVIRONMENT
Should your appliance need replacement after extended use, do not discard it
with the household rubbish but dispose of it in an environmentally safe way.
Waste produced by electrical machine items should not be handled like normal
household rubbish. Please recycle where recycle facilities exist. Check with your
Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
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20 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
VARO N.V. - Joseph Van Instraat 9 - BE2500 Lier - BELGIUM, declares that,
product : Telescopic mitre saw 1500W
trade mark : POWERplus
model : POW8131
is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable
European Directives, based on the application of European harmonized standards. Any
unauthorized modification of the apparatus voids this declaration.
European Directives, and their a mending directives:
2006/95/EC The Low Voltage Directive
2004/108/EC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
98/37/EC The Machinery Directive
2000/14/EC The Outdoor Noise Directive
LwA = 113dB
European harmonized standards, and their amendments:
EN60745-1 : 2003
EN60745-2-6 : 2003
EN55014-1 : 2000
EN55014-2 : 1997
EN61000-3-2 : 2000
EN61000-3-3 : 1995
The undersigned acts on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company
management,
Philippe Vankerkhove
Certification Manager
Date : 25/03/2008
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