PROBUILDER 32891 Miter Saw Instruction Manual

PROBUILDER 32891 Miter Saw Instruction Manual

Read the instructions before use!

Always use ear protection!

Always use eye protection!

Always use a dust mask!

Use protective gloves!

This product is double insulated and comes under protection class II.

Warning!

Introduction

To get the most out of your new mitre saw with telescopic extension, please read these instructions before use. Please also save 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 1,700 W, S6 25% 2,000 W
Speed: 4,500 rpm
Saw blade: Ø 255×2,8 mm, 36 T
Hole diameter: 30 mm

Max. cutting capacity (width x height):

0° × 90°: 340 mm x 90 mm
0° × 45°: 340 mm x 45 mm
45° × 45°: 240 mm x 45 mm
45° × 90°: 240 mm x 90 mm

Sound pressure, LpA: 101,6 dB(A), KpA=3 dB(A)
Sound level, LWA: 114,6 dB(A), KWA=3 dB(A)
Accessories supplied: 2 pull-out rails, 1 clamp, 1 dust bag, 1 saw blade and spanner Easy transport with carrying handle

General 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, nonskid 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 are connected 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 warnings for mitre saws

• Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or wood-like products, they cannot be used with abrasive cut-off wheels for cutting ferrous material such as bars, rods, studs, etc. Abrasive dust causes moving parts such as the lower guard to jam. Sparks from abrasive cutting will burn the lower guard, the kerf insert and other plastic parts.
• Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever possible. If supporting the workpiece by hand, you must always keep your hand at least 100 mm from either side of the saw blade. Do not use this saw to cut pieces that are too small to be securely clamped or held by hand. If your hand is placed too close to the saw blade, there is an increased risk of injury from blade contact.
• The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or held against both the fence and the table. Do not feed the workpiece into the blade or cut “freehand” in any way. Unrestrained or moving workpieces could be thrown at high speeds, causing injury.
• Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not pull the saw through the workpiece. To make a cut, raise the saw head and pull it out over the workpiece without cutting, start the motor, press the saw head down and push the saw through the workpiece. Cutting on the pull stroke is likely to cause the saw blade to climb on top of the workpiece and violently throw the blade assembly towards the operator.
• Never cross your hand over the intended line of cutting either in front or behind the saw blade. Supporting the workpiece “cross handed” i.e. holding the workpiece to the right of the saw blade with your left hand or vice versa is very dangerous.
• Do not reach behind the fence with either hand closer than 100 mm from either side of the saw blade, to remove wood scraps, or for any other reason while the blade is spinning. The proximity of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not be obvious and you may be seriously injured.
• Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the outside bowed face toward the fence. Always make certain that there is no gap between the workpiece, fence and table along the line of the cut. Bent or warped workpieces can twist or shift and may cause binding on the spinning saw blade while cutting. There should be no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.
• Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except for the workpiece. Small debris or loose pieces of wood or other objects that contact the revolving blade can be thrown with high speed.
• Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.
• Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on a level, firm work surface before use. A level and firm work surface reduces the risk of the mitre saw becoming unstable.
• Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel or mitre angle setting, make sure the adjustable fence is set correctly to support the workpiece and will not interfere with the blade or the guarding system. Without turning the tool “ON” and with no workpiece on the table, move the saw blade through a complete simulated cut to assure there will be no interference or danger of cutting the fence.
• Provide adequate support such as table extensions, saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wider or longer than the table top. Workpieces longer or wider than the mitre saw table can tip if not securely supported. If the cut-off piece or workpiece tips, it can lift the lower guard or be thrown by the spinning blade.
• Do not use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as additional support. Unstable support for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind or the workpiece to shift during the cutting operation pulling you and the helper into the spinning blade.
• The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed by any means against the spinning saw blade. If confined, i.e. using length stops, the cut-off piece could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently.
• Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to properly support round material such as rods or tubing. Rods have a tendency to roll while being cut, causing the blade to “bite” and pull the work with your hand into the blade.
• Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the workpiece being thrown.
• If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving parts to stop and disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or remove the battery pack. Then work to free the jammed material. Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece could cause loss of control or damage to the mitre saw.
• After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold the saw head down and wait for the blade to stop before removing the cut-off piece. Reaching with your hand near the coasting blade is dangerous.
• Hold the handle firmly when making an incomplete cut or when releasing the switch before the saw head is completely in the down position. The braking action of the saw may cause the saw head to be suddenly pulled downward, causing a risk of injury.
• Do not let go of the handle once the saw head has reached the lowest position. Always guide the saw head back to the top position by hand. There is a risk of injury if the saw head moves in an uncontrolled manner.
• Keep your work area clean. Material mixtures are particularly hazardous. Light metal dust may catch fire or explode.
• Do not use dull, cracked, bent or damaged saw blades. Unsharpened or improperly set saw blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
• Do not use saw blades made from high speed steel (HSS). Such saw blades can easily break.
• 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 remove cuttings, wood chips, etc. from the cutting area while the power tool is running. Always guide the tool arm back to the neutral position first and then switch the power tool off.
• Do not touch the saw blade after working before it has cooled. The saw blade becomes very hot while working.
• 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 authorised 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.
• Never make warning signs on the machine unrecognisable .

Main components

1. Lock switch
2. On/off button
3. Carbon brush holder
4. Movable blade guard
5. Adjustable guide
6. Fixed guide
7. Pull-out rail
8. Saw bench
9. Arm with saw insert
10. Lock knob for mitre angle
11. Mitre angle release knob
12. Quick stop for fixed angles
13. Foot with mounting hole
14. Length stop on support rail
15. Lock knob for support rail
16. Lock knob for bevel angle
17. Lock knob for clamp
18. Stanchion for screw clamp
19. Telescopic extension
20. Dust bag
21. Dust extractor nozzle
22. Fixed blade guard
23. Screw clamp
24. Scale for bevel angle
25. Stop plate (not shown)
26. Depth adjustment screw
27. Carrying handle
28. Spindle lock
29. Feed roller
30. Saw blade
31. Locking screw for adjustable guide
32. Locking bolt for saw arm
33. Locking screw for telescopic extension
34. Handle
35. Pointer
36. Scale

Locking the saw arm

The lock pin (32) secures the saw arm so that it cannot move during transport or storage. Press the saw arm down, and turn and pull the lock pin out before use so that the saw arm can be moved.
You can lock the saw arm in the low position by pushing the lock pin in until it engages. The saw must not be used if the lock pin is securing the saw arm in a fixed position.
The mitre saw may only be lifted by the carrying handle (27) during transport. The saw arm must be locked during transport

Preparation

Attach the mitre saw securely to a work bench or workstation by fastening it securely using bolts and nuts through the mounting holes in the feet (13) of the saw.
Push the pull-out rails (7) into the holes on either side of the mitre saw and secure them in the required position using the lock knobs (15).
Insert the screw clamp’s (18) stanchion into one of the sockets on the saw and secure it using the wing nut. Tighten the clamp at the required height using the lock knob (17) on the side of the clamp and secure the workpiece by tightening the knob at the top of the clamp (23).
For bevel cutting, the clamp must always be mounted on the right side of the saw arm.
Note that in some cases the clamp may block the saw arm movement. If this happens, use a different clamp to secure the workpiece.
Fit the dust bag (20) or connect a vacuumcleaner or dust extraction device to the dust extraction connector (21) on the mitre saw

Loosen the lock knobs (31), and adjust the adjustable guides as required. This is especially important when bevel cutting at 45 degrees.
For vertical cuts the adjustable guides must always be a maximum of 8 mm from the saw blade.
For bevel cutting, the adjustable guides must be a minimum of 8 mm from the saw blade. Retighten the lock knobs (31).
Without starting the saw, check that the saw blade cannot come into contact with the adjustable guides during sawing. The saw is now ready for use.

Settings

Setting the bevel angle
Loosen the lock knob (16) for the bevel angle and tilt the saw arm to the left, until the indicator is level with the required setting on the scale (24) for the bevel angle. Retighten the lock knob.

Setting the mitre angle
Loosen the lock knob (10) for the mitre angle. Push the release knob (11) up, and turn the arm (9) to the right or left, until the indicator is level with the required number on the scale for the mitre angle. Release the release knob (11) and retighten the lock knob (10). Adjust the guide (31) when the saw will be used for mitre cuts.
The mitre saw is equipped with a series of quick stops (12), so it is easy to adjust the saw bench to the most common angles.

Setting the saw depth
The saw arm must be locked and in the top position.
Adjust the depth adjustment screw (26) towards the stop plate (25). Make sure that the saw depth is not set so that the saw blade comes into contact with the base of the saw.

Sawing

Check that the mitre saw is correctly set up and that all knobs and screws are correctly tightened before starting to saw.
Lift the clamp (23) high enough so that the workpiece can be pushed between it and the saw bench. Position the workpiece touching the saw bench and rest (5/6) so that it is stable. Then secure the workpiece using the knob on the clamp.
If necessary, open the length stop (14) on one of the pull-out rails (7) if you intend to saw several workpieces to the same length.
Make sure that long workpieces are supported. Never hold the item in place by hand.
Release the lock switch (1) and press the ON/ OFF button (2) to start the motor.. Allow the mitre saw to achieve full speed before applying it to the workpiece. The blade guard will open automatically when the blade comes into contact with the item.
Do not try to force the saw to either side. Release the on/off button immediately if the blade jams in the workpiece.

Release the on/off button once sawing is complete. Only lift the saw arm once the blade has fully stopped.
Check that the blade guard closes when the saw is lifted off the item.

Sawing with the telescopic extension
Loosen the lock knob for the telescopic extension (33).
Pull the saw arm out towards you as far as possible. Start the saw as described, and cut the workpiece from the outside in. Release the on/off button once sawing is complete. Only lift the saw arm once the blade has fully stopped.

Replacing the saw blade

Disconnect the saw from the mains. Remove the screw that holding the bracket in the place on movable blade guard (4). Press the release button (2) for the blade guard and push the blade guard (4) fully up.

Press the spindle lock (28) by the handle, turn the saw blade until it locks.
Hold the spindle lock (28) in and loosen the lock screw on the blade by turning it clockwise using the spanner provided.

Remove the lock screw and outer flange and carefully lift the saw blade off the spindle. Wear gloves so that you do not cut yourself on the blade.

Do not dispose of used chains in your domestic refuse. Dispose of them correctly in accordance with local legislation.
Clean any filings and sawdust from the spindle and flanges. Lubricate the spindle, flanges and lock screw with a few drops of oil or a spray lubricant.

Fit the new saw blade and the other parts in reverse order. Check that the direction indicated on the saw blade matches the direction of rotation of the motor. Turn the saw blade manually to check that it does not catch against any of the other parts, even when set for bevelling.

Calibration

Calibrating the bevel angle
The saw arm must be locked securely in its lowest position.
Loosen the lock knob for the mitre angle (10). Push the release knob (11) up, and turn the arm (9) until the indicator lines up with 0° on the scale for the mitre angle. Release the release knob (11) and retighten the lock knob (10).
Loosen the lock knob for the bevel angle (16). Adjust the saw arm to a bevel angle of 0° so the saw blade is perpendicular to the saw bench. Tighten the lock knob for the bevel angle.
Place a try square against the saw bench and saw blade. The set square must lie against the surface of the saw blade, not against the teeth.
Turn the saw blade and check in several places that it is perpendicular to the saw bench.

If the blade is not perpendicular to the saw bench, adjust the saw arm as follows:
Loosen the lock knob for the bevel angle (16).

Loosen the lock screw (A) using the spanner provided. Loosen the counter-nut (B) and turn the adjustment screw (C) until the saw blade is perpendicular to the saw table. Retighten the counter-nut.
Loosen the screw holding the arrow on the scale for bevel angle (24) and adjust the arrow so it points to 0°. Retighten the screw.

If you have an angle of 45 degrees, you can adjust the 45° bevel angle on the other adjustment screw (D) and counter-nut (E) in the same way

Calibrating the mitre angle
The saw arm must be locked securely in its lowest position. Loosen the lock knob for the mitre angle (10). Push the release knob (11) up, and turn the arm (9) until the indicator lines up with 0° on the scale for the mitre angle. Release the release knob (11) and retighten the lock knob (10).
Loosen the lock knob for the bevel angle (16). Adjust the saw arm to a bevel angle of 0° so the saw blade is perpendicular to the saw bench. Tighten the lock knob for the bevel angle.

Loosen the screws 2 (F) holding the guide (6) on one side securely to the base.
Place a try square between the blade and the guide, and turn the guide until is perpendicular to the saw blade. Retighten the screws (F).
Adjust the guide on the other side in the same way.
Loosen the screw holding the arrow (G) on the scale for mitre angle and adjust the arrow so it points to 0°.
Retighten the screw.

Cleaning and maintenance

Clean the mitre saw by wiping its exterior parts with a damp cloth.

Use a brush to remove any filings and dirt from the saw bench and awkward corners.
Empty the dust bag regularly by unzipping it and turning it inside out. Wash in warm, soapy water and allow it to air-dry.
If the motor generates more sparks than usual, check the carbon brushes.
Unscrew the carbon brush holders (3). If the carbon brushes become worn so that they are shorter than 6 mm, both should be changed at the same time.
Keep the mitre saw out of the reach of children in a dry, dust- and frost-free location.

Transport

Lock the saw arm securely in the low position. Lock the telescopic extension securely in the extended position.
Carry the mitre saw by the carrying handle (27).

Service centre

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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EC Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer: Schou Company A/S, Nordager 31, 6000 Kolding, Denmark, hereby declares that

220-240 V – S1 1,700 W, S6 25% 2,000 W
has been manufactured in accordance with the following standards:

• EN 62841-1:2015
• EN 62841-3-9:2015/A11:2017
• EN 55014-1:2017
• EN 55014-2:2015
• EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019
• EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019

in accordance with the provisions of the following directives:

2014/30/EU The EMC Directive
2011/65/EU The ROHS Directive
1907/2006/EC REACH
2006/42/EC The Machinery Directive
2010/30/EU Ecodesign and Energy Labelling

Kirsten Vibeke Jensen Product Safety Manager

19.10.2020 – Schou Company A/S, Nordager 31, DK-6000 Kolding, Denmark

Environmental information

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

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