Clarke CPS85 85mm Plunge Saw Instruction Manual

85 MM PLUNGE SAW
MODEL NO: CPS85
PART NO: 6460230

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS”
DL0422 – ISS 2

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 85 mm Plunge Saw.
Read this manual fully before you use this product and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service.

CONTENTS

The following items should be supplied in the pack. If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact the Clarke dealer where you purchased the tool.

• 1 x 550W Plunge Saw
• 1 x TCT saw blade 85 x 10 mm, 24T (wood cutting)
• 1 x HSS saw blade 85 x 10 mm, 80T
• 1 x Diamond saw blade 85 x 10 mm
• 1 x 5 mm hex key
• 1 x Parallel guide
• 1 x Dust pipe
• 1 x Carry Case

ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY

Through the purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery, and environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.
In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognized disposal facility.

SPECIFICATIONS

Bore – 10 mm
Blade Thickness – 1 mm
Sound Pressure Level LpA| 93 dB(A)
Sound Power Level LWA| 104 dB(A)
Uncertainty Factor (K)| 3 dB(A)
Weight| 2.1 kg
Vibration (main handle)| Cutting Wood 2.4 m/s2
Cutting Metal 4.7 m/s2 Uncertainty Factor 1.5
Dimensions (L x W x H)| 380 x 60 x 170 mm

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

Read all instructions carefully before you use this product. Pay attention to all sections of this user guide that display warning symbols and notices.

WARNING: THIS SYMBOL IS USED THROUGHOUT THE USER GUIDE WHEN THERE IS A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. MAKE SURE THAT THESE WARNINGS ARE READ AND UNDERSTOOD AT ALL TIMES.

CAUTION: THIS SYMBOL IS USED THROUGHOUT THE USER GUIDE WHEN THERE IS A RISK OF DAMAGING THE TOOL. MAKE SURE THAT THESE CAUTIONS ARE READ AND UNDERSTOOD AT ALL TIMES.

WORK AREA

1. Keep the work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
2. 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.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
   Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
2. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
3. Do not abuse the cable. Never use it for carrying, pulling, or unplugging the power tool. Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cables increase the risk of electric shock.
4. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cable suitable for outdoor use. The use of a cable suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock
5. If operating the power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply.

PERSONAL SAFETY

1. 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 personal injury.
2. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust masks, non-skid safety shoes, hard hats, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
3. Avoid accidental starting. Make sure that the switch is in the off position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench left attached to a rotating part may result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. 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.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct accessories for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate at which it was designed for.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source before changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate it. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5. 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.
6. Use the power tool and accessories in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Using the power tool for operations different from intended could result in a hazardous situation.
7. The performance of this tool may vary, depending upon variations in line voltage. Extension cable usage may also affect performance.

SERVICE

1. Have your power tool serviced by qualified service personnel using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

SAW SAFETY WARNINGS

CUTTING PROCEDURES
a. Keep hands away from the cutting area and the blade. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
b. Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece.
c. Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
d. Never hold the piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
e. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live”  wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
f. When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy of the cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.
g. Always use blades with the correct size and shape of arbor holes.
Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically causing a loss of control.
h. Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The blade washers and bolts were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.

KICKBACK CAUSES AND RELATED WARNINGS

• Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.
• When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls, and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator.
• If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back 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.
a. Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your arms to resist kickback forces. Position your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backward, but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator if proper precautions are taken.

b. When the blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the workpiece until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to
eliminate the cause of the blade binding.
c. When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf so that the saw teeth are not engaged in the material. If a saw blade binds, it may walk up, or kick back from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
d. Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
e. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Un-sharpened or improperly set blades produce a narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding, and kickback.
f. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making the cut. If the blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
g. Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or other blind areas.
The protruding blade may cut hidden objects that can cause kickback.

BLADE SAFETY WARNINGS
a. The maximum speed marked on the tool shall not exceed the maximum speed marked on the blade.
b. Cracked saw blades must be scrapped (repairing is not permitted). Composite (tipped) saw blades, where the tip dimension is reduced to less than 1 mm, shall be taken out of service.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLUNGE TYPE SAWS

GUARD FUNCTION
a. Check the guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if the guard does not move freely and enclose the blade instantly. Never clamp or tie the guard so that the blade is exposed. If the saw is accidentally dropped, the guard may be bent. Check to make sure that the guard moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, at all angles and depths of cut.
b. Check the operation of the guard return spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. The guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build- up of debris.
c. Make sure that the base plate of the saw will not shift while performing a “plunge cut”. The blade shifting sideways will cause binding and likely kick back.
d. Always observe that the guard is covering the blade before placing the saw down on the bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backward,  cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after the switch is released.

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS & PICTOGRAMS

Read Instruction Manual Before Use
**** Wear Eye Protection
Wear Gloves

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING: READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE MAIN SUPPLY.

This product is provided with a standard 13 amp, 230 volts (50Hz), BS 1363 plug, for connection to a standard, domestic electrical supply. Should the plug need changing, make sure that a plug of the identical specification is used.

WARNING: THE WIRES IN THE CABLE ARE COLOURED AS FOLLOWS: BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE

If the colors of the wires in the power cable do not correspond with the markings on the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows.

• Connect the blue wire to the terminal which is marked N.
• Connect the brown wire to the terminal which is marked L.

We recommend that this plunge saw is connected to the mains supply via a Residual Current Device (RCD)
**** If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt any repairs yourself This symbol indicates that this is a Class II product, and does not require an earth connection.

CABLE EXTENSION
Always use an approved cable extension suitable for the power rating of this tool (see specifications), the conductor size must be at least the same size as that on the machine, or larger. When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.

ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.

SETTING THE CUTTING DEPTH

1. Unlock the depth setting clamp.
2. Move the indicator to the desired cutting depth on the scale.
3. Lock the depth setting clamp again.

NOTE: We recommend that the cutting depth is set approximately 2 mm greater than the material thickness. This could help to achieve a clean cut.

DUST EXTRACTION
The machine can generate a large amount of dust during cutting. When equipped with the supplied dust extractor adapter, the chips and cutting debris can be removed away from the working area.

1. Connect the small end of the dust pipe to the dust extraction nozzle.
2. Connect the other end of the dust pipe to your dust extractor.
   • Switch on the dust extractor while cutting.
   NOTE: See your local Clarke dealer for our latest range of dust extractors.

CHANGING THE SAW BLADE
WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.

1. Press and hold the spindle lock button.

2. Loosen the clamping screw using a hex key.
   NOTE: Turning the screw clockwise will loosen it, and anti-clockwise will tighten it.

3. Remove the clamping screw, washer, and flange.

4. Set the cutting depth to the maximum.

5. Press the plunger release button and lift up the base plate.

6. Lift the blade up off the spindle and pull it from the saw.

7. Install the new saw blade in reverse order.
   • The arrow on the saw blade must match the arrow showing the direction of rotation on the guard.

8. Press the spindle lock button and tighten the clamping screw firmly.

OPERATION

SWITCHING ON/OFF
The On/Off switch is equipped with a Plunge Release Button which is designed to prevent accidents.
TO SWITCH ON:
Push the Plunge Release Button forward and then press the On/Off switch.

TO SWITCH OFF:
Release the On/Off switch.

CUTTING WITH SAW
WARNING: ALWAYS CUT IN A FORWARD DIRECTION. NEVER DRAW THE SAW BACKWARDS WHILE CUTTING.

1. Check and ensure the protective cover can work properly.
2. Check and ensure the blade is sharp and suitable for the material to be cut.
3. Make any adjustments required to the depth of the cut.
4. Secure the workpiece firmly on a flat surface.
5. Plug into the main supply.
6. Place the base plate on the workpiece. Align the indicator line on the base plate with the cutting line marked on the workpiece.
7. Grasp the tool firmly. Switch on and wait for the blade to reach full speed.
8. Press the plunge release button and plunge the blade into the workpiece slowly. Then push the tool forwards along the cutting line.
9. Once the cut has been finished, lift the tool from the work surface before switching off.

SETTING THE GUIDE FENCE

1. Release the wing nut on the base plate
2. Insert the guide fence into the slot.
3. Retighten the wing nut.

CUTTING SHEET METAL/CERAMICS

We recommend you learn to use the tool by cutting wood before attempting to cut anything tougher. When cutting tougher materials, such as metals, more force is required to hold the tool.
WARNING: NEVER CUT MATERIALS THAT PRODUCE TOXIC DUST OR FUMES SUCH AS PTFE AND ASBESTOS.

CUTTING SHEET METAL

1. Fit the HSS blade.
   • Remove burrs and rust before cutting to avoid impeding the feed across the material.
   • Apply thick beeswax (furniture polish) to the base plate which can make metal cutting easier.
   • Every 2 minutes of metal cutting should be followed by a rest of at least 3 minutes.

CUTTING CERAMIC TILES

1. Fit the diamond blade
   • Always connect the tool to a dust extractor as the dust can be hazardous to the operator and prevent the guard from operating properly.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: DISCONNECT THE PLUNGE SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING.
WARNING: WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE SAW BLADE.

CLEANING

• Keep all safety devices, air vents, and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.
• We recommend that you clean the saw immediately each time you have finished using it.
• Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the saw

MAINTENANCE
There are no parts inside the saw which require additional maintenance.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This is an important document and should be retained.

We hereby declare that this product(s) complies with the following directive(s):
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive.
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous substances.
The following standards have been applied to the product(s):
EN 60745-1:2009+A11, EN 60745-2-5:2010, EN 60745-2.22:2011+A 11, EN 55014-1:2006+A1+A2, EN 55014-2:2015, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013.
The technical documentation required to demonstrate that the product(s) meet(s) the requirement(s) of the aforementioned directive(s) has been compiled and is available for inspection by the relevant enforcement authorities.
The CE mark was first applied in 2019
Product Description: 500W Mini Plunge Saw
Model number(s): CPS85
Serial I batch Number: N/A
Date of Issue: 15/03/2019
Signed:

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