Assembly & Preparation; Tools Needed; Important - Evolution R255 SMS Notice Originale

ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION
WARNING: Do not under any circumstances
(7.1)
plug the cutting head into the power supply
WARNING: Always disconnect the saw
and try to use it as a hand held circular saw.
from the power source before making any
adjustments.
Some minor assembly is required to
commission this machine.
KNOW THE PARTS
By assembling this machine the owner/
There are four (4) main parts to be assembled
operator will gain valuable insight into its
(including the blade), and two (2) other smaller
many advanced features. This should enable
parts to be connected. Additionally the blade
the operator to exploit the machines full
(supplied) will need to be fitted.
potential once it is commissioned.
• The rotary base and bevel neck (Fig. 2)
Note: Study the diagrams showing the
• The carriage slides (Fig. 3)
assembled machine. You will gain valuable
• The cutting head (In The 'locked down Position
insight which will help you with the
assembly process.
• The Blade (Fig. 5)

TOOLS NEEDED

Note: The Blade should be the last part to be fitted.
FOR ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
It must only be fitted after the assemble process is
Hex Key – Supplied and located in a dedicated
completed and the machine has been subjected to
storage position on the machine. (Fig. 1)
the Assembly Safety Checks - see page 34.
Flat Bladed Screwdriver – Not supplied.
10mm Spanner – Not supplied.
THE MITRE LOCKING KNOB (Fig. 6)
5mm Allen Key – Not supplied.
The threaded spigot of the Mitre Locking Knob
slides through a hole in the front of the Mitre
Note: The assembly process is a 'one
Locking Handle (Fig. 7) and then screws into an
time assembly' .
internally threaded boss located in the base of
the machine.
Once assembly is successfully completed no
attempt to disassemble the machine should
THE BEVEL NECK
be made.
Note: The bevel neck is supplied fitted to the
The blade and some other smaller parts also
Rotary table. The bevel neck should be adjusted to
need to be fitted by the owner/operator.
the 0˚ position.
• Slacken the Bevel Locking screw using the Bevel
Note: A safety check must be carried out
once assembly is completed and before the
• Rotate the bevel neck to the vertical position so
machine is used - see page 34.
• Tighten the Bevel Locking Handle.
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as Removed from the Packaging) (Fig. 4)
Locking Handle. (Fig. 8)
that it rests against the 0 degree stop.
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INSERTING THE CARRIAGE SLIDE FITTING THE SLIDE RAIL COVER:
Note: Make sure the cutting head is in the down
IMPORTANT: If for any reason (transit damage, right position before proceeding.
unpacking error, operator mistake, etc.) the • Remove Slide Locking Screw and spring
locating lugs at the tip of the carriage slide
arms have been 'tripped' , the sliding carriage
• With the saw's Cutting Head facing towards you,
cannot be fitted into the bevel neck or onto the
cutting head.
The locating lugs (Fig.11) must be reset, if • Insert the single tab into the recess between the
either or both have been 'tripped' prematurely.
• Lower the Slide Rail Cover onto the rails
RESETTING THE LOCATING LUGS
• Gently push the protruding lug into the
Carriage arm. • Re-fit the Slide Locking Screw and spring.
• Gently ease the locating lug deployment plunger
forward by using a flat bladed screwdriver (not THE MACHINE TABLE EXTENSIONS (Fig. 16)
supplied) as a lever. (Fig. 12) Note: Two (2) machine table extension pieces are
provided with this machine. They are 'handed' , one
The carriage slides two (2) arms should be inserted
being for the right hand side, and one for the left
through the two linear bearings contained within hand side.
the bevel neck.
The carriage slide should be inserted from the back TO FIT THE TABLE EXTENSIONS:
ensuring that the 'Evolution' logo is the correct way • Carefully examine the table extension pieces to
up. (Fig. 9)
• Slide the sliding carriage arms through
the bevel neck for approximately half of • Remove the socket headed screws (Fig. 17) from
their length.
• Screw the carriage slide locking screw into the
• Position the relevant Extension piece onto the
threaded hole above the right hand arm of the
carriage slide. (Fig. 10)
• Repeat for the second Extension piece.
Note: Ensure that the anti-vibration spring is fitted
underneath the hand knob before fitting the ROUTING THE POWER CABLE
WARNING: This machine is equipped with a
locking screw into its service position.
mains cable and a moulded plug which satisfies
• Tighten the locking screw to lock the sliding the regulations of the receiving country. This
carriage into the desired position. cable and plug, if damaged, should only be
replaced with genuine Evolution replacement
ATTACHING THE CUTTING HEAD parts and be fitted by a competent technician.
• Align the cutting head with the two (2) sliding
• Ensure that the cutting head is in the
carriage arms. (Fig. 13a)
• Push the cutting head onto the Carriage arms
• Ensure that the carriage slide is in its most
firmly until the 'click' of the Locating Lugs
deploying is heard. (Fig. 13b)
From the motor the mains cable should be routed
through the front cable guide and then be routed
Note: The deployed locating lugs must be fully
rearwards (Fig. 19).
visible when viewed from the side of the cutting
The cable should be inserted into the rear
head. (Figs. 14a, 14b, 14c)
cable guide/clamp. Ensure the Cable Grip
The Locating Lugs are coloured green to make
Component is inside the cable guide when the
identification easy.
cable passes through.
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(Fig. 15).
align the Slide Rail Cover's cut out channel over
the right rail.
two rails on the rear of the Cutting Head.
and click the two rear tabs into place on
the rear Carry Handle.
determine which is for the right hand side and
which is for the left hand side.
the table using the hex key provided.
table and secure it into its service position using
the socket headed screws.
down position.
forward position and locked. (Fig. 18)
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