254mm COMPOUND MITRE SAW ■ STOCK No. 52352 230V 55810 110V ■ PART No.MS250 • INSTRUCTIONS • IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS TOOL. 03/2001 GENERAL INFORMATION This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools and is an integrated part of the power tool equipment, which should be kept with the machine.
COMPOUND MITRE SAW ■ STOCK No.52352 230V 55810 110V CONTENTS: ■ PART No.MS250 Page No. Contents/Declaration .......................................................................................1 Specification/Guarantee...................................................................................2 Power Supply/Wiring Diagram ........................................................................3 General Safety Instructions for Power Tools .....................................................
SPECIFICATION The Draper Tools policy of continuous improvement determines the right to change specification without notice. Part No. .................................................................. MS250 ..................................MS250 Stock No. ...................................................... 55810 (110V) ........................52352 (230V) Motor ......................................................................1800W ..................................1800W Blade diameter.............
POWER SUPPLY CONNECTING YOUR MACHINE TO THE POWER SUPPLY: (230V) To eliminate the possibility of an electric shock your machine has been fitted with a BS approved, non rewireable moulded plug and cable which incorporates a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced an approved BS1362 fuse must be used of the same rating, marked thus . The fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS WARNING Please read the following instructions carefully, failure to do so could lead to serious personal injury. IMPORTANT Draper Tools Limited recommends that this machine should not be modified or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you are unsure of its relative applications do not hesitate to contact us in writing and we will advise you. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MITRE SAWS Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your mitre saw works. BEFORE EACH USE: BEFORE USING THE SAW: WARNING TO AVOID MISTAKES THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS, PERMANENT INJURY, DO NOT PLUG THE SAW IN UNTIL THE FOLLOWING STEPS HAVE BEEN SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED. 1. Read and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures throughout the manual. 2. Read the warning label on the mitre saw. 3. Assembly and alignment. 4.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MITRE SAWS 5. Never cut more than one workpiece at a time. 6. Make sure the cut-off piece can move sideways after it’s cut off. Otherwise, it could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently. 7. Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward workpieces: a. Use extra support blocks for any work pieces large enough to tip when fixed to the table top. b.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITRE SAW Fig.1. Fig.2. ✖✌ ✗✌ ✙✌ ✕✙✌ ✕✜✌ ✕✕✌ ✘✌ ✖✔✌ ✕✘✌ ✕✔✌ ✛✌ ✜✌ ✕✖✌ ✢✌ ✕✢✌ ✕✛✌ ✕✌ ✚✌ ✕✚✌ ✕✗✌ Fig.1 & 2: 1. Base. 11. Spindle lock. 2. On/off trigger switch. 12. Bevel locking handle. 3. Locking level. 13. Mitre locking assembly. 4. Blade guard lower. 14. Saw head locking pin. 5. Blade guard upper. 15. Blade. 6. Mitre scale. 16. Blade flange wrench. 7. Bevel scale. 17. Work piece clamp. 8. Fence and scale. 18. Work piece supports. 9. Dust bag.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: Before carrying out any assembly, adjustment or replacement procedures ensure that the power is switch off and the machine is unplugged. Fig.3. ✫✌ ASSEMBLING THE LOWER BLADE GUARD (Fig.3 & 4) The mitre saw is equipped with a handle latch ✪✌ which is used to lock the mitre saw in the lower position. To release, push the handle down slightly and pull the pin back. The saw head can now be raised to it’s up position. ✬✌ Remove screw ✫✌ and loosen screw ✬✌.
ASSEMBLY FITTING AND ADJUSTING THE END STOP (Fig.7): Using the winged bolt, secure the guide ✳✌ to the block. Secure using one of the two holes in the bracket. To set the guide square use and engineers square (Stock No.34049) flat against the fence. Fig.7. FITTING THE WORK CLAMP (Fig.8): The clamp ✵✌ simply slots into the table as shown. There is the option to fit this on the opposite side of the saw arm depending on the job in hand. ✳✌ DUST EXTRACTION (Fig.
OPERATION & USE ALIGNING THE BLADE (Fig.11 - 14): The mitre saw was assembled, aligned and inspected before shipment. Alignment should be checked and any adjustments made to ensure a more accurate cut. Loosen handle ✶✌ and press down lever ✷✌ to move the table round to 0°. Release lever ✷✌ and the table should click into place. Retighten the handle. Lock the saw head in the down position. Lay an engineering square (Stock No.34049) flat on the table butting up against the fence and surface of the blade (Fig.
OPERATION & USE MITRE FENCE ADJUSTMENT (Fig.15 & 16): The mitre saw has two fence positions. The back position (Fig.15) is for standard 2 x 6" work pieces and the front position (Fig.16) is for smaller 2 x 4" work pieces. Using the wrench ✼✌ remove the 2 bolts, move the fence to the front or rear position and bolt in place. Check squareness of fence to the blade again. BEVEL CUTS ADJUSTMENT (Fig.17 & 18): At the rear of the saw loosen locking handle ✽✌ to tilt the angle of the saw head.
OPERATION & USE CHANGING THE BLADE (Fig.19 & 20): Before the blade can be changed the lower blade guard must be removed to gain access to the blade locking flange. Follow the assemble instructions in reverse order on page 8 to remove the guard. Fig.19. Press the spindle locking lever ✿✌ to stop the blade turning, and with the wrench ❀✌ remove the locking flange. ✿✌ NOTE: The blade flange bolt has a left hand thread.
OPERATION & USE BASIC SAW OPERATIONS Fig.22. WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE. BODY AND HAND POSITION Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating the mitre saw will make cutting easier and safer. Never place hands near cutting area. Place hand at least 4" from path of blade. Hold workpiece firmly to the fence to prevent movement towards the blade.
OPERATION & USE BEVEL CUT When a bevel cut is required, tilt the blade to the desired bevel angle. Stand to the left side of the handle to make the cut (Fig.24). Fig.24. COMPOUND CUT When a compound cut is required, select the correct bevel and mitre position. Move with the handle to the mitre angle to make the cut. (Fig.25). Fig.25.
OPERATION & USE CUTTING CURVED OR WARPED MATERIAL Before cutting a workpiece, check to make sure it is flat. If it is curved or warped, the workpiece must be positioned and cut as illustrated. Do not position workpiece incorrectly or try to cut the workpiece without the support of the fence. This will cause pinching of the workpiece on the blade. The workpiece could suddenly jump or move and your hand could hit the blade (Fig.26 & 27). FIG.26 FIG.
OPERATION & USE FILLER BLOCKS FOR CUTTING CROWN MOULDINGS The majority of crown mouldings have contact surfaces of 52º and 38º to the rear surface of the moulding. When joining the face of the filler block these angles must be maintained. The following illustrations show two methods that can be used when cutting crown mouldings depending on how the filler block is attached to the fence. Fig.28.
OPERATION & USE WORKPIECE SUPPORT Long pieces need extra supports. The supports should be placed along the workpiece so the workpiece does not sag and the hand holding the workpiece is positioned 4" or more from the blade path. The support should let the workpiece lay flat on the base and worktable during the cutting operation (Fig.31). Fig.31.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING ARBOR The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted. MITRE CUT An angle cutting operation made across the width of the workpiece. BEVEL CUT An angle cutting operation made through the face of the workpiece. RESIN A stick, sap based substance that has dried and hardened. COMPOUND CUT A simultaneous bevel and mitre cutting operation. REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (RPM) The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Always unplug the power cable before any maintenance check on this saw. DANGER Never put lubricants on the blade whilst it is spinning. WARNING TO AVOID INJURY FROM UNEXPECTED STARTING OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, UNPLUG THE POWER CABLE BEFORE WORKING ON THE SAW. WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY, THIS SAW IS DOUBLE INSULATED. TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE OR INJURY, USE ONLY PARTS IDENTICAL TO THOSE IDENTIFIED IN THE PARTS LIST, REASSEMBLE EXACTLY AS ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY TO AVOID ELECTRICAL HAZARDS.
TROUBLESHOOTING - MOTOR WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY ALWAYS TURN THE MAIN SWITCH ON THE MACHINE “OFF” AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE OR TROUBLESHOOTING. Trouble Motor does not start. Probable Cause Remedy 1. Fuse. 1. 2. 3. Brushes worn. Other. 2. 3. 13 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. See “Maintenance”. Authorized service agent. TROUBLESHOOTING - GENERAL Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Blade hits table. 1. 2. Misalignment.
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