VONROC MS505AC Sliding Mitre Saw Instruction Manual

VONROC MS505AC Sliding Mitre Saw

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below 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 batte-ry-operated (cordless) power tool.

• Work area safety
  • a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
  • b) D o not operate power tools in explosive at-mospheres, such as in the presence of flamma-ble liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
  • c) K eep children and bystanders away while ope-rating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
• Electrical safety
  • a) P ower 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.
  • b) A void body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
  • c) D o not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
  • d) D o not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
  • e) 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.
  • f) 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
  • a) 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.
  • b) U se 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.
  • c) P revent 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.
  • d) R emove 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.
  • e) D o not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
  • f) D ress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
  • g) 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.
  • h) D o not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ig-nore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
• Power tool use and care
  • a) D o 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.
  • b) 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.
  • c) D isconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjust-ments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
  • d) S tore idle power tools out of the reach of child-ren 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.
  • e) 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.
  • f) K eep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
  • g) U se 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.
  • h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Service
  • a) 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.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• 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 proxim-ity 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 work-piece. 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 mul-tiple 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 simu-lated cut to assure there will be no interference or danger of cutting the fence.
• Provide adequate support such as table exten-sions, 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. Un-stable 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 contact-ing 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. Reach-ing with your hand near the coasting blade is dangerous.
• Hold the handle firmly when making an incom-plete cut or when releasing the switch before the saw head is completely in the down posi-tion. The braking action of the saw may cause the saw head to be suddenly pulled downward, causing a risk of injury.
• 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.
• Do not replace the integrated laser with a laser of another type. A laser that is not compatible with this power tool could pose a risk to persons.
• 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.
• Never make warning signs on the machine unrecognisable.
• If laser radiation hits your eye, you must close your eyes and immediately turn your head away from the beam.
• Do not use any optical instruments such as binoculars to view the radiation source. Doing so can damage your eye.
• Do not direct the laser beam at persons who are looking through binoculars or similar in-struments. Doing so can damage their eye.
• Do not make any modifications to the laser equipment. The setting options described in these operating instructions can be used safely.
• Do not stand in line with the saw blade in front of the power tool. Always stand to the side of the saw blade. This protects your body against possible kickback.
• Keep hands, fingers and arms away from the rotating saw blade.
• Do not reach one hand across the other when in front of the tool arm.
• Avoid overheating of the saw teeth. When the saw blade overheats, stop the machine. Allow the saw blade to cool down before using the machine again.
• Replace damaged or worn saw blades im me-dia tely.
• Only use saw blades that match the specifica-tions given in this operating manual and that have been tested and marked in accordance with EN 847-1.
• When sawing curved or round workpieces, these must be especially secured against slip-ping. At the cutting line, there should be no gap between the workpiece, fence and saw table. If necessary, you will need to manufacture special fixtures.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Always check that the voltage of the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

• Do not use the machine if the mains cable or the mains plug is damaged. If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged, it must be replaced by a specially prepared supply cord available through the service organization.
• Only use extension cables that are suitable for the power rating of the machine with a minimum thickness of 1.5 mm². If you use an extension cable reel, always fully unroll the cable.

MACHINE INFORMATION

Intended use
The electro tool is intended as a stationary machine for making straight lengthways and crossways cuts in wood. Horizontal mitre angles of -45° to +45° as well as vertical bevel angles of -45° are possible.

This saw is intended for sawing wood only. Do not use the saw to cut materials other than wood.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The declared noise emission value(s) have been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another. The declared noise emission value(s) may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure. The noise emissions during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared values depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed. Need to identify safety measures to protect the op-erator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

DESCRIPTION

The numbers in the text refer to the diagrams on page 2-3.

1. On/off switch
2. On/off switch for laser
3. Lock-off button
4. Carbon brush cover
5. Lock-pin
6. Blade protective cover
7. Workpiece clamp
8. Guide fence
9. Knob adjusting saw angle
10. Locking knob
11. Locking paddle
12. Knob over sliding support
13. Connection dust bag
14. Bevel angle
15. Cover
16. Saw blade bolt
17. Flange
18. Screw
19. Screw retraction arm
20. Extension pieces (left and right)
21. Lock-button saw blade
22. Angle indicator

ASSEMBLY

Before carrying out any work on the machine, disconnect the mains plug from the power supply.

Install of a stationary machine (Fig. F)
This machine is a stationary machine and for safety reasons must always be firmly installed and not used for mobile applications.
You can install the machine in two ways:

• a) As a stationary machine on a workbench. In case the machine must be secured to the workbench with 4 bolts.
• b) As a stationary machine on a sub frame. In this case the machine must be secured to the sub frame with 4 bolts and the sub frame anchored with 4 bolts to the floor plate with dimensions of at least 1 square meter.

Installation of the mitre saw (Fig. B)

• Place one sidebar (21) on the right-hand side of the machine and the other sidebar on the left-hand side of the machine.
• Place the work piece clamp (7) on the left or right side of the machine.
• Hold the handgrip and move the saw slightly downwards and then pull the pin (5) out slightly so that saw moves upwards.

Note: Never use the mitre saw without the extension pieces supplied. Make sure that they are correctly mounted.

Sliding fence (Fig. B)
For safety reasons, this machine is equipped with a moveable guide fence to used in normal and bevel cutting.

• For normal straight cross-cuts and mitre cuts, al-ways adjust the sliding fence (8) to the end and fix well to provide safety support for work piece.
• For bevel cuts, adjust the sliding fence (8) to a suitable position as close as to the saw blade surface but avoid interfere the saw blade move-ment and ensure to fix well.

Changing the saw blades (Fig. D and E)
Only use saw blades that are sharp and undamaged. You must immediately replace chipped or bent saw blades.

DANGER: Do not use any blade larger than the stated capacity of the saw. It may come into contact with the blade guard and cause harm.
Do not use a blade too thick to allow the outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. This will prevent the blade screw from securing the blade on the spindle.
Do not use this saw to cut metal or masonry.

• Disconnect the machine from the power supply.
• Remove the screw (20) that holds the retraction arm to the blade cover.
• Remove the screw (19) in order to remove the bolt-cover by lifting the blade cover (6) upwards.
• Both saw blade bolt (17) and Flange (18) should be visible now like shown in Fig. E.
• Press the saw blade lock button (22) Rotate the saw blade carefully by hand until the blade locks.
• Use hex key to remove the saw blade bolt (17) by loosening in a clockwise direction.
• Remove the Flange (18) and the saw blade. Replace the saw blade making sure that the arrow marked on the saw blade must point in the same direction as the arrow shown marked on the ma-chine.
• The saw blade teeth must point downwards.
• Fix the saw blade bolt (17) use the saw blade lock button (22) in order to secure tightly.
• Lower the blade cover (6) in order for the bolt-cover to fall back into place and tighten the screw (19).
• Attach the retraction arm back onto the blade cover (6) by tightening the screw (20).
• Rotate the saw blade and check if the guard operates freely.

Adjusting the cutting angle (Fig. A and B) Adjusting Mitre Angles
The mitre angle can be set between 45° left side and 45° right side.

• Loosen the locking knob (10).
• Press the locking paddle (11) and turn the saw ta-ble left or right by the locking knob (10) until the angle indicator (23) indicates the required angle.
• Release the locking paddle (11) and tighten the locking knob (10).

Pre-settings (quick settings) on the following de-grees: -45°, -30°, -22.5°, -15°, 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30°, 45°.

• Press the locking paddle (11) when turning the baseplate, release the paddle before reaching the requested degrees and the plate with “click” into the pre-setting itself.

Adjusting Bevel Angles (Fig. A and C)
The bevel angle can be set between 0° and 45°.

• Loosen the adjusting knob (9).
• Tilt the saw by using the handle until the angle indicator (14) indicates the required angle.
• Tighten the adjusting knob (9).

Changing the carbon brushes (Fig. B)

• Disconnect the machine from the power supply.
• Unscrew the cover (4).
• Replace the carbon brushes with the exact type of brushes.
• Tighten the cover (4) again.

Note: Always replace both carbon brushes at the same time, never use a mixture of old and new brushes.

Mounting the dust bag (Fig. A)
Press in the clamp of the dust bag (13) and slide it onto the opening on the back of the machine. The dust bag stays in place when you release the clamp.

OPERATION

Using the mitre saw (Fig. A)
Before use, always check for faults or defects!

• Set the desired sawing angle of the machine.
• Put the plug into the socket.
• Fix the piece of work in place using the clamp (7): make sure that the material is well clamped in place!
• Hold the material tightly on the left side while making sure that you keep a safe distance from the blade of the saw.
• To start the machine, press and hold the Lock-off button (3) and press the on/off switch (1).
• Make sure that the saw blade has reached full speed before allowing it to touch the piece of work to be sawn.
• Now bring the saw slowly downwards so that the saw blade saws through the piece of work and passes through the slot in the table. Do not put any pressure on the saw. Give the machine time to saw through the piece of work.
• Bring the machine gently up again and switch it off by letting go of the switch (1).

Using the slide-function (Fig. A)
The machine must be firmly bolted to a workbench.

• Use the slide-function for sawing wide workpieces:
  • Fix the piece of work in place using the clamp.
  • Loosen the knob (12).
  • Slide the machine completely towards yourself.
  • Turn on the machine using the switch.
  • Bring the saw slowly downwards so the saw blade saws through the piece of work.
  • Push the machine slowly backwards.
  • Bring the machine gently up again and switch it off by letting go of the switch.

Using the laser (Fig. B)

• To switch on the laser, press the on/off switch (2).
• To switch off the laser, release the on/off switch (2).

Transport position
When moving the saw, make sure the saw is in inward position. Check that all locks and tensioning devices are secure:

• Make sure the mitre angle is set to 0°.
• Make sure the bevel angle is set to 0°.
• Lock the Knob adjusting saw angle (9) by turn-ing it clockwise.
• Slide the machine completely towards yourself.
• Lock the sliding function by turning Kob over sliding support (12) clockwise.
• Unlock the Lock pin (5) on the right hand side of the machine.
• Push the machine completely downwards.
• Lock the Lock pin (5) on the right hand side of the machine.

Only lift the machine by the solid underside of the machine. Do not lift the saw by the switch handle.

MAINTENANCE

Always make sure that the machine is not connected to the mains electricity when you carry out any maintenance of the mechanism.

Slide rails
Dirt can damage the slide rails and thereupon the operating of the machine.

• Clean the slide rails regularly with a soft cloth.
• Drip some lubricating oil on the slide rails.
• Move the mitre saw forwards and backwards so the oil spreads over the complete rails.

These machines are designed to function for a long time without any problems with a minimum of maintenance. By cleaning the machine regularly and using it in the correct way you can contribute to a long life of your machine.

Cleaning
Clean the machine housing regularly with a soft cloth, preferably after each time you use the ma-chine. Make sure that the ventilation slots are free of dust and dirt. For stubborn dirt use a soft cloth dampened with soapy water. Never use solvents such as benzene, alcohol, ammonia, etc. These types of solvents can damage the plastic parts.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• The motor does not start
  • The plug is not in the socket.
  • The power cord is broken.
  • The switch is defective.
• The saw cut is not even (jagged)
  • The saw blade must be sharpened.
  • The saw blade is mounted back to front.
  • The saw blade is clogged with resin or sawdust.
  • The saw blade is not suitable for the piece of work being used.
• The height and/or mitre lever is obstructed
  • Chips and/or dust must be removed.
• The motor has difficulty in reaching full speed
  • The extension cord is too thin and/or too long.
  • The mains voltage is less than 230 V.
• The machine vibrates excessively
  • The saw blade is damaged.
• The machine becomes excessively hot
  • The ventilation slots are blocked. Clean them out with a dry cloth.
• The electromotor runs unevenly
  • The carbon brushes are worn out. Replace the carbon brushes or consult your dealer.

Lubrication
The machine does not need any extra lubrication.

ENVIRONMENT
Faulty and/or discarded electrical or electronic apparatus have to be collected at the appropriate recycling locations.

Only for EC countries
Do not dispose of power tools into domestic waste. According to the European Guideline 2012/19/ EU for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national right, power tools that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.

WARRANTY

VONROC products are developed to the highest quality standards and are guaranteed free of defects in both materials and workmanship for the period lawfully stipulated starting from the date of original purchase. Should the product develop any failure during this period due to defective material and/or workmanship then contact VONROC directly.
The following circumstances are excluded from this guarantee:

• Repairs and or alterations have been made or attempted to the machine by unauthorized service centers;
• Normal wear and tear;
• The tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained;
• Non-original spare parts have been used.

This constitutes the sole warranty made by company either expressed or implied. There are no other warranties expressed or implied which extend beyond the face hereof, herein, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall VONROC be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. The dealers remedies shall be limited to repair or replacement of nonconforming units or parts.
The product and the user manual are subject to change. Specifications can be changed without further notice.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with directive 2011/65/EU of the European parliament and of the council of 8 June on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment is in conformity and accordance with the following standards and regulations:

EN62841-1, EN62841-3-9, EN55014-1, EN55014-2, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN60825-1, 2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU, 2012/19/EU

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