MAX 31139 1500W 210mm Table Saw Instruction Manual

Model 31139
Instruction manual 

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| Always use eye protection!
**| Always use a dust mask!
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BENCH CIRCULAR SAW

Introduction
To get the most out of your new bench circular 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

Sound pressure, LpA: 99.6 dB(A), KpA: 3 dB(A)
Sound power, LwA: 112.6 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 the 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 that may ignite 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 the 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. The 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. The 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 masks, non-skid safety shoes, hard hats, 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 a power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing 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 jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry 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. The 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, 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 not functioning correctly must be repaired or replaced. Always use a saw blade guard and riving knife for every through–cutting operation. For through-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) that 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 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 result in the workpiece, and your hand, being pulled into the saw blade. Never use the miter gauge to feed the workpiece when ripping and do not use the rip fence as a length stop when crosscutting with the miter gauge. Guiding the workpiece with the rip fence and the miter gauge at the same time increases the likelihood of saw blade binding and kickback. When ripping, always apply the workpiece feeding 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 for the hand from the saw blade. 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 miter 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 miter 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 blade pulling your fingers into the saw blade. Turn the saw off and wait until the saw blade stops before removing the material. Use an auxiliary fence in contact with the tabletop 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 toward 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 the back of the saw blade to pull or 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. 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 the correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbor holes. Saw blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run off-center, causing a 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 use 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 a BS 1363/A approved electric plug with an 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 main socket elsewhere.

Illustrations

Please refer to the illustrations at the back of these user instructions.

Main components

Assembly and preparation
Place a mat or a piece of cardboard on the oor so that the parts do not get scratched or damaged.
Remove all the parts from the packaging and place the bench circular saw upside down on the oor.

Assembling the frame
See gures 15, 16, and 17.
Lay out all the parts of the frame to get an overview of how to assemble it.
Wait to fully tighten the screws and nuts until all the parts of the frame have been assembled.
Screw a leg (29) at each corner of the bench circular saw using hex screws (b).
Screw the short cross braces (30) and the long cross braces (31) securely to the legs (29) using hex screws (b) and nuts (c). The long cross braces (31) must be tted parallel to the sides of the bench circular saw.
Tighten all screws and nuts.
Fit the rollover brackets (A) to the rear legs (29) so that they point back to prevent the saw from tipping backward.
Attach a rubber foot (13) to the end of each leg (29).
Fit the tool hook (34) on one of the front legs. At least 2 people are needed to lift the saw and turn it over so that it is standing on its legs.

Fitting bench extensions
See figure 18.
Wait to fully tighten the screws and nuts until all the parts have been assembled.
Fit the bench extensions (33) to the saw bench (1) using hex screws (b) and nuts (c). Fit 2 supports (32) to each bench extension (33) and make sure that they are used with the aw bench. Tighten all screws and nuts.

Fitting the blade guard
See figure 3. Lower the saw blade as much as possible by turning the handwheel (8).
Fit the blade guard (2) to the cleaver blade (5) using the screw (15) through the hole (18) in the cleaver blade. Do not tighten the screw (15) too much as the blade guard (2) 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.

Fitting the parallel guide
See figures 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13.
For thin items, the rail (23) must beting the to the parallel guide (7) as shown in figure 10. For thick items, the rail (23) must bet to the parallel guide (7) as shown in figure 11. Loosen the two wing nuts (26) to disconnect the rail (23) from the holder (24). Pull the wing nuts out of the groove (25/27) in the rail and insert them in the opposite groove (25/27). Reting t the rail (23) to the holder (24). Insert the parallel guide (7) into the front rail (28) with the measurement scale (22). Move the parallel guide to the required position and press the lock knob (12) down to lock it in place.

Fitting the miter guide
See figure 8.
Push the miter guide (14) into the slot (21) in the workbench. Loosen the wing nut (20).
Turn the miter guide until the arrow points to the required angle. Retighten the wing nut. Fitting the brackets for the parallel guide Fit the brackets (32a) on the right side. Use screw (a) and nut (c). The brackets must be used to keep the parallel guide in place and secure it against knocks (see images 25 and 26 at the end of the manual).

Dust extraction
See figure 2. If necessary, connect a vacuum cleaner or dust extraction device to the dust extractor nozzle (16) on the saw.

Settings

Adjusting the cutting depth
Turn the handwheel (8) to raise or lower the saw blade. 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.

Adjusting the parallel guide
Use the parallel guide when you make a cut along the item.
Lift the lock knob (12) on the parallel guide and push the guide to the required position. You can read the position on the measurement scale (22). Press the lock knob down to lock the parallel guide securely in the selected position.
Note! The rail (23) must be at least 2 cm from the saw blade.

Adjusting the length of the rail
See figure 9.
The rail (23) is adjustable in the longitudinal direction in order to avoid the workpiece being trapped. As a general guideline, the rear edge of the rail should be at an imaginary line 45° from the center of the saw blade and pointing obliquely backward. Loosen the wing nuts (26) and push the rail forwards until the rear edge is lined up with the imaginary line. Tighten wing nuts securely.

Setting the miter angle
Loosen the wing nuts (20) on the miter guide (14) and turn the guide until the arrow points to the desired angle. Retighten the wing nut. If necessary loosen the screws (C) and pull the guide back so that it is further away from the saw blade.
Setting the saw blade angle
See figure 14.
The angle of the saw blade can be freely adjusted from 0 to 45 degrees. Loosen the adjustment and lock knob (9) and tilt it until the arrow is lined up with the required angle on the scale. Retighten the knob.

Use

Note! Immediately switch off the saw using the red on/off button (11) if a dangerous situation arises during work!
Place the item to be cut on the workbench, and against the parallel guide or miter guide. Switch on the saw using the green of the on/off button (11), and allow the saw to reach full speed. Feed the item with a smooth, sliding movement. 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 towards 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). Wait until the blade has stopped completely before removing the workpiece.

Overload protection
See figure 24.
This bench circular 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 (B) and switch the saw back on.

Replacing the saw blade
See figure 4.
Unplug the bench circular saw.
Set the saw blade vertical and lower it as much as possible by turning the handwheel (8). Remove the blade guard (2). Loosen the recessed screw (17) and lift up the bench inlay  (6). Hold the axle securely and loosen the lock nut on the axle using the spanners (35). Remove the lock nut, outer flange, and saw blade. Clean the outer flange, lock nut, and shaft. Fit a new saw blade onto the shaft and screw it tight using the outer flange 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. Refit all the removed parts. Adjust the cleaver blade (5) as described below. Switch the saw on and allow it to run freely for one minute to check that it is functioning correctly.

Adjusting the cleaver blade
See figures 3, 5, 6 and 7. There must be at least 3-5 mm between the saw blade and the cleaver blade. Set the saw blade vertical and lower it as much as possible by turning the handwheel (8). Remove the blade guard (2). Loosen the recessed screw (17) and lift up the bench inlay (6). Loosen the assembly screw (19). Raise or lower the cleaver blade (5) If the bench circular saw is to be adjusted to the maximum sawing depth, raise the cleaver blade until the distance from the saw bench (1) and the top of the cleaver blade is around 10 cm. Retighten the assembly screw (19) and replace the bench inlay and blade guard.

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.

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EC Declaration of Conformity

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

BENCH CIRCULAR SAW
31139
220-240 V – 1500 W
has been manufactured in accordance with the following standards:
EN 62841-1:2015
EN62841-3-1:2014
EN55014-1:2006+A2:2011
EN55014-2:2015
EN61000-3-2:2014
EN61000-3-3:2013
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
2010/30/EU Ecodesign and Energy Labelling

Kirsten Vibeke Jensen
Product Safety Manager 13.012020 – Schou Company A/S, DK-6000 Kolding,
Denmark

Environmental information

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Manufacturer:
Schou Company A/S
Nordager 31
DK-6000 Kolding
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