MAX 31131 Table Saw 1800w 250mm Instruction Manual

MAX 31131 Table Saw 1800w 250mm

Product Information

• Model: 31131

• Power Supply: 220-240 V~ 50 Hz

• Power Output: S1 1800 W, S6 25% 2000 W

• Speed: 5000 rpm

• Blade Size: 893×583 mm

• Noise Level: Sound Pressure, LpA: 94.0 dB(A), Sound Power, LWA: 107.0 dB(A)

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using the product, read the instruction manual carefully in the respective language.
2. Always use eye and hearing protection when operating the product.
3. Ensure that the product is double insulated and falls under protection class II for safety.
4. Use gloves and other safety equipment to protect yourself from injuries.
5. Make sure to clean and maintain the saw blades to prevent accidents and ensure proper functionality.
6. When using the table saw, use additional support to stabilize the workpiece and prevent kickback.
7. Refer to the illustrations provided in the manual to identify the different parts of the table saw.
8. Follow the instructions for assembly and adjustment of the table saw components.
9. Ensure the workpiece is properly aligned and secured before starting the cutting operation.
10. Do not remove the workpiece until the saw blade has completely stopped rotating.
11. If any issues or malfunctions occur, refer to the service center for assistance.

Introduction

To get the most out of your new circular bench saw, please read through these instructions before use. Please also keep the instructions in case you need to refer to them at a later date.

Technical data

• Voltage/frequency: 220-240 V~ 50 Hz
• Power rating: S1 1800 W, S6 25% 2000 W
• Speed: 5000 rpm
• Saw blade: Ø250xØ30×2.8 mm
• Cutting depth at 90/45°: Max. 85/65 mm
• Bevel angle: 0-45°
• Bench size: 893×583 mm
• Sound pressure, LpA: 94.0 dB(A), KpA: 3 dB(A)
• Sound level, L WA
• Sound level , : 107.0 dB(A), KWA: 3 dB(A)

General Power Tool

Safety Warnings
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the 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.
Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or 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.
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 and 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.

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 personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising 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 areconnected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

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 and/or the battery pack from the power tool 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 binding 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 bind and are easier to control. Use the power tool, accessories, and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

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.

Safety instructions for table saws

Guarding related warnings
Keep guards in place. Guards must be in working order and be properly mounted. A guard that is loose, damaged, or is not functioning correctly must be repaired or replaced. Always use saw blade guard and riving knife  for every through–cutting operation. Forthrough-cutting operations where the saw blade cuts completely through the thickness of the workpiece, the guard and other safety devices help reduce the risk of injury. Immediately reattach the guarding system after completing an operation (such as rabbeting) which requires removal of the guard and/or riving knife. The guard and riving  knife help to reduce the risk of injury.Make sure the saw blade is not contacting the guard, riving knife or the workpiece before the switch is turned on. Inadvertent contact of these items with the saw blade could cause a hazardous condition. Adjust the riving knife as described in this instruction manual. Incorrect spacing, positioning and alignment can make the riving knife ineffective in reducing the likelihood of kickback.  For the riving knife to work, it must be engaged in the workpiece. The riving knife is ineffective when cutting workpieces that are too short to be engaged with the riving knife. Under these conditions a kickback cannot be prevented by the riving knife. Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving knife. For the riving knife to function properly, the saw blade diameter must match the appropriate riving knife and the body of the saw blade must be thinner than the thickness of the riving knife and the cutting width of the saw blade must be wider than the thickness of the riving knife.
Cutting procedures warnings
DANGER: Never place your fingers or hands in the vicinity or in line with the saw blade. A moment of inattention or a slip could direct your hand towards the saw blade and result in serious personal injury. Feed the workpiece into the saw blade only against the direction of rotation. Feeding the workpiece in the same direction that the saw  blade is rotating above the table may resultin the workpiece, and your hand, being pulled into the saw blade. Never use the mitre gauge to feed the workpiece when ripping and do not use the rip  fence as a length stop when cross cuttingwith the mitre gauge. Guiding the workpiece with the rip fence and the mitre gauge at the same time increases the likelihood of saw blade binding and kickback.  When ripping, always apply the workpiecefeeding force between the fence and the saw blade. Use a push stick when the distance between the fence and the saw blade is less than 150mm, and use a push block when this distance is less than 50 mm. “Work helping” devices will keep your hand at a safe distance from the saw blade. Use only the push stick provided by the manufacturer or constructed in accordance with the instructions. This push stick provides  sufficient distance of the hand from the sawblade. Never use a damaged or cut push stick. A damaged push stick may break causing your hand to slip into the saw blade. Do not perform any operation “freehand”. Always use either the rip fence or the mitre gauge to position and guide the workpiece. “Freehand” means using your hands to support or guide the workpiece, in lieu of a rip fence or mitre gauge. Freehand sawing leads to misalignment, binding and kickback. Never reach around or over a rotating saw blade. Reaching for a workpiece may lead to accidental contact with the moving saw blade. Provide auxiliary workpiece support to the rear and/ or sides of the saw table for long and/or wide workpieces to keep them level. A long and/or wide workpiece has a tendency to pivot on the table’s edge, causing loss of control, saw blade binding and kickback. Feed workpiece at an even pace. Do not bend or twist the workpiece. If jamming occurs, turn the tool off immediately, unplug the tool then clear the jam. Jamming the saw blade by the workpiece can cause kickback or stall the motor. Do not remove pieces of cut-off material while the saw is running. The material may become trapped between the fence or inside  the saw blade guard and the saw bladepulling your fingers into the saw blade. Turn the saw off and wait until the saw blade stops before removing material. Use an auxiliary fence in contact with the table top when ripping workpieces less than 2 mm thick. A thin workpiece may wedge under the rip fence and create a kickback
Kickback causes and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction of the workpiece due to a pinched, jammed saw blade or misaligned line of cut in the workpiece with respect to the saw blade or when a part of the workpiece binds between the saw blade and the rip fence or other fixed object. Most frequently during kickback, the workpiece is lifted from the table by the rear portion of the saw blade and is propelled towards the operator. Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below. Never stand directly in line with the saw blade. Always position your body on the same side of the saw blade as the fence. Kickback may propel the workpiece at high velocity towards anyone standing in front and in line  with the saw blade.Never reach over or in back of the saw blade to pull or to support the workpiece. Accidental contact with the saw blade may occur or kickback may drag your fingers into the saw blade. Never hold and press the workpiece that is being cut off against the rotating saw blade. Pressing the workpiece being cut off against the saw blade will create a binding condition and kickback. Align the fence to be parallel with the saw blade. A misaligned fence will pinch the workpiece against the saw blade and create kickback. Use a featherboard to guide the workpiece against the table and fence when making non-through cuts such as rabbeting. A featherboard helps to control the workpiece in the event of a kickback. Support large panels to minimise the risk of saw blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Support(s) must be placed under all portions of the panel overhanging the table top. Use extra caution when cutting a workpiece that is twisted, knotted, warped or does not  have a straight edge to guide it with a mitregauge or along the fence. A warped, knotted, or twisted workpiece is unstable and causes misalignment of the kerf with the saw blade, binding and kickback. Never cut more than one workpiece, stacked vertically or horizontally. The saw blade could pick up one or more pieces and cause kickback. When restarting the saw with the saw blade in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf so that the saw teeth are not engaged in the material. If the saw blade binds, it may lift up the workpiece and cause kickback when the saw is restarted. Keep saw blades clean, sharp, and with sufficient set. Never use warped saw blades or saw blades with cracked or broken teeth. Sharp and properly set saw blades minimise binding, stalling and kickback.
Table saw operating procedure warnings
Turn off the table saw and disconnect the power cord when removing the table insert, changing the saw blade or making adjustments to the riving knife or saw blade guard, and when the machine is left unattended. Precautionary measures will avoid accidents. Never leave the table saw running unattended. Turn it off and don’t leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop. An unattended running saw is an uncontrolled hazard. Locate the table saw in a well-lit and level area where you can maintain good footing and balance. It should be installed in an area that provides enough room to easily handle the size of your workpiece. Cramped, dark areas, and uneven slippery floors invite accidents. Frequently clean and remove sawdust from under the saw table and/or the dust collection device. Accumulated sawdust is combustible and may self- ignite. The table saw must be secured. A table saw that is not properly secured may move or tip over. Remove tools, wood scraps, etc. from the table before the table saw is turned on. Distraction or a potential jam can be dangerous. Always use saw blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Saw blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run off-centre, causing loss of control. Never use damaged or incorrect saw blade mounting means such as flanges, saw blade washers, bolts or nuts. These mounting means were specially designed for your saw, for safe operation and optimum performance. Never stand on the table saw, do not use it as a stepping stool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted. Make sure that the saw blade is installed to rotate in the proper direction. Do not use grinding wheels, wire brushes, or abrasive wheels on a table saw. Improper saw blade installation or use of accessories not recommended may cause serious injury.
Additional safety warnings
When mounting the saw blade, wear protective gloves. This poses a risk of injury. Do not use HSS saw blades. Such saw blades can easily break. Only use saw blades that match the specifications given in this operating manual and that are tested and marked in accordance with EN 847-1 Never use the tool without the table insert. Replace table insert if defective. Without flawless table inserts, injuries are possible from the saw blade. Keep your work area clean. Material mixtures are particularly hazardous. Light metal dust may catch fire or explode. Choose the saw blade suited to the material you want to work on. Only use saw blades that are recommended by the power tool manufacturer and are suitable for using on the material you want to saw. Only advance the workpiece towards the saw blade when it is running. Otherwise, there is a risk of kickback occurring if the saw blade catches in the workpiece. Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362). If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorized customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug. The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere.
Illustrations
Please refer to the illustrations at the back of these user instructions.

Main components

1. Saw bench
2. Bench inlay
3. Saw blade
4. Blade guard
5. Dust extractor hose
6. Cleaver blade
7. Mitre guide
8. Bench extension
9. Push stick
10. Frame
11. On/off button
    • 11a. Overload protection
12. Hand wheel
13. Lock knob
14. Front rail
15. Parallel guide
    • 15a. Plastic guide
16. Leg
    • 16a. Rubber foot
    • 16b. Anti-tip mechanism
17. Long cross-brace
18. Short cross-brace
19. Bolt
20. Nut
    • 21a. Long support bracket for bench extension
    • 21b. Short support bracket for bench extension
    • 21c. Cross-brace
    • 22a. Ring spanner 10/21 mm
    • 22b. Ring spanner 10/13 mm

Assembly and preparation

Place a mat or a piece of cardboard on the door so that the parts do not get scratched or damaged. Unpack all the parts. Lay out all the loose parts as shown in figure 4. Check that all the parts are present and that there is no sign of transport damage. If possible, save the packaging throughout the warranty period.

Note!

• Make sure that the saw is not plugged into the mains power before you continue!
• Check that the saw blade is correctly adjusted so that it does not protrude above the surface of the saw bench.
• Use the ring spanners provided to assemble or carry out maintenance on the circular bench saw.

Fitting bench extensions

See figure 5.

• Do not tighten the bolts fully until all the parts have been tested.
• Place the circular bench saw upside down on the ground.
• Position the bench extensions (8) so that they are aligned with the sides of the saw bench (1).
• Attach the bench extensions (8) to the saw bench (1) using cross-braces (21c) and bolts (19).
• Attach 2 supports (21a/21b) to each bench extension (8) and cross-brace (21c) using bolts (19).

Assembling the frame

See Figures 6, 6.1, 7, and 7.1. Lay out all the parts of the frame to get an overview of how to assemble it. Wait to fully tighten the bolts until all the parts of the frame have been assembled. Screw a leg (16) securely to each corner of the circular bench saw using 2 bolts (19). Note that the supports (21a/21b) must be rmly screwed to the legs. Attach a rubber foot (16a) to the end of each leg (16). Screw the short cross-braces (18) and the long cross- braces (17) securely to the legs (16) using bolts (19) and nuts (20). The long cross braces (17) must be  tested parallel to the sides of the circular bench saw. Tighten all bolts and nuts. Attach the anti-tip mechanisms (16b) to the rear legs (16) using bolts (19) and nuts (20) so that they point backward and will prevent the bench from tipping backward. At least 2 people are needed to lift the saw and turn it over so that it is standing on its legs.
Fitting the cleaver blade
See Figures 8, 9, and 10. Position the saw blade vertically (0°) and raise it as much as possible by turning the hand wheel (12). Loosen the countersunk screw (23) using a screwdriver and lift the bench inlay (2) up. There must be at least 3-5 mm between the saw blade (3) and the cleaver blade (6). Loosen the assembly screw (24).  Raise or lower the cleaver blade (6)Retighten the assembly screw (24) and replace the bench inlay. If the bench inlay is worn down, it must be replaced.

Fitting the blade guard
See Figures 11-12. Lower the saw blade as much as possible by turning the hand wheel (8). Attach the blade guard (4) to the cleaver blade (6) using the screw (25) through the hole in the cleaver blade. Do not tighten the screw (25) too much as the blade guard (4) must be able to move freely. Check that the blade guard cannot come into contact with the saw blade. Check that the blade guard lifts when you push the workpiece towards the saw blade. Attach the dust extractor hose (5) to the adapter on the blade guard (4). If necessary, connect a vacuum cleaner or dust extraction device to the dust extractor nozzle (26) on the saw.
Attaching/replacing saw the saw blade
See Figure 13. Check that the circular bench saw is disconnected from the mains. Position the saw blade vertically (0°) and raise it as much as possible by turning the hand wheel (12). Replace the blade guard (4) as described as above. Loosen the recessed screw (23) and lift up the bench inlay (2). Hold the motor shaft rmly and loosen the lock nut on the shaft in the same direction as the direction of rotation of the saw blade using the spanners (22a/22b). Remove the lock nut, outer ange and saw blade. Clean the outer ange, lock nut and shaft. Fit a new saw blade onto the shaft and screw it tight using the outer angle and lock nut. Check that the direction indicated on the saw blade matches the direction of rotation of the motor. Tighten the lock nut carefully. Ret all the removed parts. Adjust the cleaver blade (6) as described above. Ret the blade guard and check that it is functioning correctly. Switch the saw on and allow it to run freely for one minute to check that it is functioning correctly. Settings
Adjusting the cutting depth
See Figure 14. Turn the hand wheel (12) to raise or lower the saw blade (3). The saw blade should protrude no more than the height of one tooth over the upper surface of the item to be cut. When adjusting the cutting height, first lower the saw blade and then raise it to the required height. It is best to cut a piece of wood as a test to check that the setting is as desired. The saw blade should protrude no more than the height of one tooth over the upper surface of the item to be cut.
Setting the saw blade angle
See figure 14. The angle of the saw blade can be freely adjusted from 0 to 45° to the left. Loosen the lock knob (13) and adjust the saw blade to the required angle by pressing the hand wheel (12) in and turning it. The angle can be read on the scale by the hand wheel. Retighten the lock knob (13).

Fitting and adjusting the parallel guide
See Figures 15, 16, and 17. Use the parallel guide (15) when you make a cut along the workpiece. The parallel guide must be installed to the right of the saw blade (3).
The parallel guide can be used in two ways:

• Fit the plastic guide (15a) to the guide rail using wing nuts as shown in Figure 15 if you intend to see short workpieces.
• Remove the plastic guide (15a) as shown in Figure 16 if you intend to see long workpieces.

Loosen the wing nuts (28) as shown in Figure 15 and remove the plastic guide (15a) from the parallel guide. Insert the parallel guide (15) into the front rail (14) and move it to the required position, which can be read on the measuring scale through the sight glass. The measuring scales on the front rail indicate the distance between the saw blade and the parallel guide when the guide rail is fitted. Secure the parallel guide in the selected position using the lock knob (30).
Fitting and adjusting the miter guide
See Figure 18. Push the miter guide (7) into the slot (31a/31b) in the saw bench (1). Loosen the wing nut (32) on the miter guide (7) and turn it until the arrow is pointing at the required angle from 0 to 60 degrees. Retighten the wing nut (32). If necessary loosen the nuts (33) and move the guide rail (34) on the miter guide to the required position. Retighten the nuts (33).
Note! The guide rail (34) and the miter guide (7) must not be placed closer than 2 cm from the saw blade (3)!

Use

• Note! Switch the saw off immediately using the red on/off button (11, labeled “O”) if any kind of dangerous situation arises during work!
• See Figures 19, 20, 21, and 22.
• For larger workpieces, you must use roller supports or similar so that the sawn pieces do not fall down off the circular bench saw once the cut is complete. Place the item to be cut on the workbench and against the parallel guide (15) or mitre guide (7).
• Switch on the saw using the green on/off button (11, labeled “I”), and allow the saw to reach full speed.
• Feed the item in with a smooth, sliding movement. Use the push stick (9) for small workpieces.
• Use both hands. Be careful not to place your hands near the saw blade (3) when pushing the workpiece forward.
• Always hold the main part of the workpiece and not the part to be cut off.
• Do not put pressure on the saw.
• Switch the saw off immediately if the blade jams or gets stuck in the item being cut.
• If the blade gets stuck, it can cause the item to violently kick back toward the user. Never stand directly behind the saw blade when sawing.
• Never pull the item backward while the saw is running.
• Switch the saw off using the red on/off button (11, labeled “O”).
• Wait until the blade has stopped completely before removing the workpiece.

Overload protection

• This circular bench saw is equipped with overload protection, which will automatically switch the saw off if it is overloaded.
• If this happens, leave the saw to cool down for 30 minutes. Then press the overload protection (11a), and switch the saw on again by pressing the green on/off button (11, labeled “I”).

Cleaning and maintenance

• Remove sawdust and dirt using a vacuum cleaner, or a brush.
• Check that the motor ventilation slots are not blocked.
• Wipe the exterior parts of the saw with a dampened cloth. Never use strong or corrosive detergents.
• Lubricate all moving parts with light lubricating oil.
• If the carbon brushes are worn down, they must both be replaced.
• Service Center
• Note: Please quote the product model number in connection with all inquiries. The model number is shown on the front of\ this manual and on the product rating plate.

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• Complaints
• Replacement parts
• Returns
• Guarantee issues
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EC Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Schou Company A/S, Nordager 31, 6000 Kolding, Denmark, hereby declares that BENCH CIRCULAR SAW 31131 220-240 V – 1800 W

has been manufactured in accordance with the following standards:

• EN 62841-1:2015
• EN 62841-3-1:2014/A11:2017
• EN 55014-1:2017
• EN 55014-2:2015
• EN 61000-3-2:2014
• EN 61000-3-11:2000
• in accordance with the provisions of the following directives
• 2006/42/EC The Machinery Directive
• 2014/30/EU The EMC Directive
• 1907/2006/EC The REACH Regulation
• 2011/65/EU The RoHS Directive

Kirsten Vibeke Jensen Product Safety Manager 30.09.2020 – Schou Company A/S, DK-6000 Kolding, Denmark
Environmental information
Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and substances that may be hazardous and harmful to human health and the environment if waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is not disposed of correctly. Products marked with a crossed-out wheeled bin are electrical and electronic equipment. The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that waste electrical and electronic equipment must  not be disposed of with unsorted householdwaste, but must be collected separately.

• Manufactured in P.R.C.
• Manufacturer:
• Schou Company A/S
• Nordager 31
• DK-6000 Kolding

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