Machine Fence Alignment; The Depth Stop; Mitre Angle Pointer Adjustment; The Sliding Upper Fence Section - Evolution R255 SMS Notice Originale

MACHINE FENCE ALIGNMENT

To use the depth stop:
The Fence must be aligned at 90˚ (square) to • Deploy the depth stop 'stop plate'
a correctly installed blade. The Rotary table
must be set at '0˚' mitre angle.
The Fence is fastened to the table with four (4)
socket head Hex screws (Fig. 31), two (2) to the
• Loosen the knurled locking nut. (Fig. 28b)
left hand side and two (2) to the right hand side. • Adjust the thumb - screw (Fig. 28c)
All four (4) are located through elongated slots
machined into the fence casting.
• Once set to the desired depth, tighten the
• Ensure that the cutting head is in the
locked down position with the latching pin
fully engaged.
• Place a set square on the table with one edge
• When cutting is complete either re-adjust
against the Fence and the other edge against
the Blade (avoiding the TCT tips). (Fig. 32)
• If adjustment is necessary, loosen the three
• Check that the Cutting can be locked in the
(3) Fence adjustment screws using a Hex Key.
• Re-position the Fence in its elongated slots
until alignment is achieved.

THE SLIDING UPPER FENCE SECTION

• Securely tighten the socket head Hex screws,
(Fig. 29)
repeat on both sides.
The Left Hand side of the machines Fence
has an adjustable Upper section. This

Mitre Angle Pointer Adjustment

section can slide to the left by a maximum of
Note: There are dual mitre angle scales cast into
approximately 100mm.
the front of the machines base. A small pointer
attached to the rotary table indicates the
Note: To prevent the Sliding Upper section
angle selected.
from being removed completely (and thus
If necessary, the pointer can be repositioned by
possibly being lost) the Sliding Upper section
loosening its fastening screw using a #2 Phillips
is 'captive' on the Lower Fence.
screwdriver. Adjust as necessary, and then
securely tighten the fixing screw. (Fig. 33)
Adjustment may be necessary when certain
acute bevel or compound angles are selected
THE DEPTH STOP (Fig. 28)
to provide clearance for the moving cutting
Use of the depth stop allows the operator to
head and blade as a cut is made.
cut slots in a work-piece.
The downward travel of the cutting head can
To adjust the sliding fence:
be limited so that the saw blade does not
• Loosen the thumbscrew. (Fig. 30)
completely cut through the work-piece.
• Slide the upper section of the Fence
Note: When using the depth stop it is
advisable that the depth of cut is checked
using a scrap piece of timber to ensure that
• Conduct a 'dry run' with the power off
the slot is cut correctly.
By making a cut in the work-piece, and then
repeating the cut but with the work-piece
slightly repositioned to the left or right, it is
possible to perform trenching cuts.
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(Fig. 28a) by rotating it forward from its
storage position alongside the machine
through approximately 150 degrees to its
service position.
to limit the cutting heads travel to the
required depth.
knurled locking nut (Fig.28b) against the
retaining bracket to lock the depth stop and
ensure that there is no movement.
the depth stop or return the 'stop plate' to
its storage position.
down position by the head latching pin.
leftwards to the required position and
tighten the thumbscrew.
to confirm that there is no interference
between moving parts as the cutting head
and blade are lowered to make a sliding cut.
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THE LASER

work-piece. Always ensure that the laser
This machine is equipped with a laser cutting beam is directed at the work-piece only
guide. This allows the operator to preview the when it is located on the mitre saw table.
path of the blade through the work-piece. The Never direct the laser beam onto any
ON/OFF switch for the laser Guide is positioned bright, shiny reflective surface, as the laser
beam could be reflected back towards the
on the top of the cutting head near the mains
cable entry point. (Fig. 40) operator. Do not change the laser unit for
any other type.
Avoid direct eye contact with the laser beam,
and do not use on material that could reflect Do not tamper with the laser unit. Only touch
the laser beam. the unit when making adjustments. Repairs
to the laser shall only be carried out by an
WARNING: Do not stare directly at the laser authorised service centre.
beam. A hazard may exist if you deliberately
stare into the beam. Please observe all of The laser guide line.
the following safety rules. The projected laser guide line shows the path of
the blade during a cut. To use the laser guide for
• The laser beam must not be deliberately aimed a known angle (e.g. 45˚ mitre):
at personnel and must be prevented from • Mark the cut required on the work-piece
being directed towards the eyes of a person.
• Always ensure that the laser beam is used • Set the saw to the cutting angle required
only on work-pieces that have non-reflective
surfaces, i.e natural wood or matt surfaces etc.
• Never exchange the laser module assembly
for a different type or class of laser. • Switch on the laser beam.
• Repairs to the laser module must only be • Position the work-piece on the rotary table
conducted by Evolution Power Tools or their
authorized agent. • Slide the work-piece into position until
Note: The laser Guide can be a very useful
facility, particularly when a large number of • Clamp the work-piece into position using the
work-pieces are to be cut.
However the laser Guide should not • Proceed to make the cut.
be regarded as a substitute for good
To use the laser guide for an
conventional planning and marking out.
unknown angle:
• Mark the position of the cut to be made on the

LASER SAFETY

The laser guide line used in this product uses
• Place the work-piece on the rotary table and
a class 2 laser with a maximum power output
of 1mW at a wave length of between 650nm.
• Adjust the mitre saw to give the approximate
These lasers do not normally present an
optical hazard, although staring at the beam
may cause temporary flash blindness.
• Slowly slide the work-piece backwards
WARNING: Do not stare directly at the
laser beam. The laser must be used and
maintained as detailed in this manual. Never
• Stop when the projected laser line and pencil
intentionally aim the laser beam at any
person and prevent it from being directed
• Tighten the mitre lock handle to lock the rotary
towards the eye, or an object other than the
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using a pencil, etc.
(45˚) and lock into position using the mitre
locking handle and/or the positive stop
locking lever.
and against the fence.
the pencil line on the work-piece and the
projected laser line exactly match.
hold down clamp.
work-piece using a pencil etc.
against the fence.
angle of cut. Do not tighten the mitre lock
handle at this stage.
and forwards along the fence, whilst at the
same time slowly adjusting the angle of the
rotary table.
line on the work-piece match exactly.
table in place.
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