FLEX TS 92 18-EC Extremely Lightweight Cordless Table Saw Instruction Manual

FLEX TS 92 18-EC Extremely Lightweight Cordless Table Saw

Product Information

Specifications

• Tool: TS 92 18-EC
• Type: Electric Power Tool
• Rated Voltage: 18V
• No-load Speed: 5000 rpm
• Variable Speed: 2000 – 5000 rpm
• Hole Diameter: 30mm
• Max. Tilt Angle: 47°
• Max. Cutting Width: Right of Blade: 780mm, Left of Blade: 427mm
• Battery: AP 18.0/2.5 18V, AP 18.0/5.0

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

• WARNING! Always follow safety instructions while operating the tool to prevent injuries.
• CAUTION! Ensure all safety guards and devices are properly installed to reduce the risk of injuries.

Usage Guidelines

1. Make sure the tool is powered off before making any adjustments or changes.
2. Use appropriate safety gear such as goggles and gloves when operating the tool.
3. Do not force the tool through material, let it work at its own pace to prevent damage.
4. Keep the work area clean and well-lit to avoid accidents.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: How do I change the blade on the TS 92 18-EC?
  A: To change the blade, follow these steps:

1. Disconnect the tool from power.
2. Remove the blade guard using the provided tools.
3. Loosen the blade mounting bolt and remove the old blade.
4. Install the new blade in the correct orientation.
5. Tighten the blade mounting bolt securely.
6. Reattach the blade guard before using the tool again.

• Q: What should I do if the tool overheats during use?
  A: If you notice the tool overheating, stop using it immediately and allow it to cool down. Check for any obstructions in the ventilation holes that may be causing overheating. Once cooled, you can resume using the tool.

Symbols

• WARNING! Denotes impending danger. Non- observance of this warning may result in death or extremely severe injuries.
• CAUTION! Denotes a possibly dangerous situation. Nonobservance of this warning may result in slight injury or damage to property.
• NOTE Denotes application tips and important information.

Symbols on the power tool

For your safety

WARNING!
Before using the power tool, please read and follow:

• these operating instructions,
• the currently valid site rules and the regulations for the prevention of accidents.

This power tool is state-of-the-art and has been constructed in accordance with the acknowledged safety regulations. Nevertheless, when in use, the power tool may be a danger to life and limb of the user or a third party, or the power tool or other property may be damaged.
The cordless table saw may be used only

• as intended,
• in perfect working order.

Faults that impair safety must be repaired immediately.

Intended use
This cordless table saw is intended

• for commercial use in industry and trade,
• for rip, cross, miter, bevel and non-through cut applications in various wood and plastic materials.

Safety instructions for table saw
WARNING! 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.

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, riving knife and anti-kickback device for every through–cutting operation. For throughcutting 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.
• After completing a non-through cut such as rabbeting, resawing, or dadoing, restore the riving knife to the extendedup position. With the riving knife in the extended-up position, reattach the blade guard. 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 and anti-kickback device to work, they must be engaged in the workpiece. The riving knife and anti-kickback device are ineffective when cutting workpieces that are too short to be engaged with the riving knife and antikickback device. Under these conditions a kickback cannot be prevented by the riving knife and anti-kickback device.
• 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 or cutter 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 cross-cutting with 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 keep the workpiece in full contact with the fence and 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 150 mm, 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 saw blade.
• Never use a damaged or cut push stick. A damaged or cut 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 the workpiece at an even pace. Do not bend, twist or shift the workpiece from side to side. 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 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 akickback.

Kickback causes 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, dadoing or resawing cuts. A featherboard helps to control the workpiece in the event of a kickback.
• Use extra caution when making a cut into blind areas of assembled workpieces. The protruding saw blade may cut objects that can cause 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 mitre gauge 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, antikickback device 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.

Noise and vibration

The noise and vibration values have been determined in accordance with EN 62841-3-1. The A evaluated noise level of the power tool is typically:

• Sound pressure level LpA: 91 dB(A);
• Sound power level LWA: 100 dB(A);
• Uncertainty: K = 3 dB.

CAUTION! The indicated measurements refer to new power tools. Daily use causes the noise and vibration values to change.

NOTE The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a measurement method standardised in EN 62841-3-1 and may be used to compare one tool with another.

• The declared vibration total value(s) and the declared noise emission value(s) may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
• However, if the tool is used for different applications, with different cutting accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission level may differ.
• This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period.
• To make an accurate estimation of the vibration exposure level, it is also necessary to take into account the times when the tool is switched off or running but not actually in use. This may significantly decrease the exposure level over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the cutting accessories, keep the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.

WARNING!

• that the vibration and 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; and
• of the need to identify safety measures to protect the operator 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).

CAUTION!
Wear ear protection at a sound pressure above 85 dB(A).

Technical data

Overview

The numbering of the product features refers to the illustration of the machine on the graphics page.

1. Smart guard system
2. Anti-kickback device
3. Miter gauge
4. Variable-speed dial
5. Auto-stop indicator
6. Auto-stop button
7. Power switch
8. Elevation wheel
9. Bevel lock lever
10. Battery level indicator button
11. Battery level indicators
12. Push stick
13. Blade bevel scale
14. Rail locking lever
15. Rail adjustment knob
16. Rip fence lock lever
17. Rip fence
18. Dust tube
19. Blade wrench
20. Allen key
21. Smart guard system holder
22. Dust port
23. Dust bag
24. Vacuum adapter

Assembly

WARNING! Avoid unintentional starting of the machine, during assembly on the machine, always remove the battery pack from the saw.

Before switching on the power tool
Unpack the cordless table saw and check that there are no missing or damaged parts.

Unpacking and checking contents
WARNING! If any parts are missing, do not turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly.
Unpack the table saw and check if all parts listed below:

• Miter gauge
• Push stick
• Smart guard system
• Riving knife
• Anti-kickback device
• Rip fence
• Dust tube
• Dust bag
• Vacuum adapter
• Table insert
• Blade wrench
• 5mm Allen key

Tools needed (not supplied)

• 4mm Allen key
• Philips screwdriver
• Flat screwdriver
• Combination square

NOTE Remove the styrofoam block and cable tie before first use. Do not raise the saw blade before removing styrofoam block, this could damage the tool.

Inserting/replacing the battery

• Press the charged battery into the power tool until it clicks into place (see figure B).
• To remove, press the release button and pull out the battery (see figure C).

CAUTION! When the device is not in use, protect the battery contacts. Loose metal parts may short circuit the contacts; explosion and fire hazard!

Removing/installing the table insert (see figure D1-D3)
WARNING! The table insert must be locked in place at all times.

• To remove the table insert
  • Use a flat screwdriver (not supplied) to remove the cover (D-5) first.
  • Place your index finger into the finger hole (D-1) to lift and pull the table insert (D-2) out toward the front of the saw.
• To install the table insert
  • Position the table insert tabs (D-3) into the pockets and place the table insert (D-2) down. Make sure the table insert is seated properly and securely in place.

The table insert (D-2) contains four adjustment screws (D-4) for adjusting the height of the table insert. Use a flat screwdriver (not supplied) to adjust the screws. The insert should be slightly below the table at the front and slightly above the table at the back.

Installing/removing the smart guard system or riving knife (see figure E1-E2)

WARNING!
Fully secure the smart guard system before using the table saw. A loose smart guard system may slip into the blade and be thrown towards you.

• To install the smart guard system or riving knife
  • Remove the battery.
  • Raise the blade as high as it will go by rotating the elevation wheel (8) clockwise and set the blade perpendicular to the table.
  • Unlock the guard release lever (E-1) by rotating it clockwise.
  • Slide the smart guard system (1) or riving knife (E-3) into the mounting position behind the release lever. Align and engage the notches (E-2) in the smart guard system or riving knife with the pin.
  • Lock the guard release lever (E-1) by rotating it counterclockwise.
• To remove smart guard system or riving knife
  • Unlock the release lever (E-1) and pull the guard toward the release lever to disengage the notches (E-2) in the guard system or riving knife from the pin.
  • Pull the guard system or riving knife out.

Installing/removing the antikickback device (see figure F)
WARNING! Always install the anti-kickback device onto the smart guard system when performing “through cutting” operations.

• To install the anti-kickback device
  • Remove the battery.
  • Press the release button (F-2) and position the anti-kickback device (2) on the top edge of the smart guard system (1), below the notch (F-1).
  • Press the anti-kickback device (2) down until it drops into the notch (F-1).
• To remove the anti-kickback device
  Press the release button (F-2) and remove it.

Changing the blade (see figure G1-G2)
WARNING! Always wear gloves when changing or handling blades. Blade tips can cause personal injury.

• Remove the battery and table insert.
• Raise the blade (G-2) as high as it will go.
• Remove the smart guard system (1).
• Lift up the arbor lock lever (G-1) and slowly rotate the blade (G-2) by hand until the lock fully engages the saw’s arbor shaft (G-4) and stops rotation.
• Loosen the arbor nut (G-5) counterclockwise with the blade wrench (19) provided.
• Remove the arbor nut (G-5) and outer washer (G-3). Leave the inner washer (G-6) on the arbor shaft (G-4).
• Install the new blade on the arbor shaft (G-4), making certain the teeth of the blade are pointing down at the front of the table.
• Install the outer washer (G-3) and arbor nut (G-5).
• Lift up the arbor lock lever (G-1), and securely tighten the arbor nut (G-5) clockwise.
• Turn the saw blade a few times by hand to see if there is any jamming and confirm that there is no problem with the rotation of the saw blade.
• Reinstall and secure the table insert.

Attaching the rip fence (see figure H1-H2)

• Ensure that the rip fence lock levers (16) on both sides of the fence are in the released position.
• Align the notch (H-2) on the rip fence bracket with one of the 3 index bolts (H-3) on the front and rear rails.
• Ensure that the flip-over fence (H-1) is in its stored position, facing away from the blade.
• Press the lock levers (16) down to secure the rip fence in place.
• Use the flip-over fence (H-1) when cutting thin workpiece close to the blade.

Storage and transportation (see figure I1-I11)

• Miter gauge storage (see figure I1)
  Store the miter gauge under the back side of the table.

• Push stick storage (see figure I2)
  Insert the push stick into the push stick holder.

• Rip fence storage (see figure I3)
  Ensure that the flip-over fence, in its stored position.
  Store the rip fence under the left end of the table on the rails and latch both of the rip fence lock levers.

• Smart guard system and riving knife storage (see figure I4)
  Slide smart blade guard assembly or riving knife into holder, then turn lock 1/4 turn to lock the smart guard system or riving knife in place.

• Anti-kickback device storage (see figure I5)
  Slide the anti-kickback device across the storage bracket and release pawl release button to lock into place.

• Allen key storage (see figure I6)
  Store the Allen key under the table. Insert the long end of the Allen key into the plastic loop and short end into the storage port.

• Blade wrench storage (see figure I6)
  Store the blade wrench on the blade wrench bracket under the table. Slide the blade wrench onto the threaded rod and install the wing nut onto the threaded rod, and tighten.

• Dust tube (see figure I7)
  The dust tube can be stored under the right side of the table.

• Table saw storage (see figure I8)
  Store tool only in orientation, store in other orientation may lead to tool damage.

• Transporting the table saw (see figure I9)
  Remove the battery. Store all components and lower the saw blade.
  Lift and carry the table saw by firmly gripping the two sides of the table .

• Mounting the table saw (see figure I10)
  The table saw can be mounted securely to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench, using the three mounting holes (I-1).

• Mounting the table saw to a stand (see figure I11)
  The table saw can be mounted on the FLEX folding table saw work bench model WB TS (sold separately).

Adjustments

WARNING! Remove the battery before carrying out any work on the power tool.

Adjusting 0°and 45°stops (see figure J1-J3)

• Adjusting 0° stops

  • Raise the blade to maximum height.
  • Loosen the bevel lock lever (9) and push the elevation wheel (8) to the left (0°) or right (45°) as far as possible, then tighten the bevel lock lever (9).
  • Place a combination square on the table with one end of the square against the blade. Check to see if the blade is 90° or 45° to the table.
  • If the blade is not 90° or 45° to the table, loosen the bevel lock lever (9), loosen the 90° cam screw (J-5) or 45° cam screw (J-2) with Phillips screwdriver (not supplied) and push the elevation wheel (8) until the blade is 90° or 45° to the table.
  • Tighten the bevel lock lever (9), rotate the 90° bevel stop cam (J-4) or 45° bevel stop cam (J-3) until it touches the bevel stop housing, then tighten the 90° cam screw (J-5) or 45° cam screw (J-2).
  • Loosen the pointer screw and adjust the pointer on the bevel scale (13).

• Adjusting the blade parallel to the miter gauge slots (see figure K1-K3)

  • Raise the blade as high as it will go.
  • Select a point on the saw blade that is set to the left when viewing the blade from the front of saw, and mark with a pencil.
  • Place the base of a combination square against the edge of the miter gauge slot, and extend the sliding rule of the square so it just touches the marked point on the saw blade at the rear of the table, avoiding the blade teeth.
  • Rotate the blade and check the same marked point of the saw blade at the front of the table.
  • If the front and rear measurements are not identical, identify the side with the gap. Loosen the four alignment bolts (K-1) located under the front and rear of the table by using the Allen key (20). At the same time, use a 4mm Allen key (not supplied) to adjust the eccentric screw (K-2) located behind the saw blade on the table (see figure K3).
  • Carefully move the undercarriage containing the saw blade until the blade is parallel to the miter slot, and securely tighten the bolts. If the parallelism is still off, loosen all four bolts (K-1) and repeat (see figure K2).

• Aligning rip fence (see figure L1- L5)
  WARNING! To prevent personal injury, always make sure that the rip fence is locked before making rip cuts.

  • The fence is properly aligned to the blade in all three positions. When moving the rip fence (17), make sure to unlock and lock the fence with the rail locking lever (14) and use the rail adjustment knob (15) to adjust the fence position.

  • To lock the rail locking lever (14), push it down and toward the rear of the saw (see figure L1).

  • To unlock the rail locking lever (14), pull it toward the front of the saw and up.
    NOTE The rail lock can be adjusted by loosen the jam nuts (L-7) which are on the underside of the saw. Tighten the hex rod (L-6) until the spring on the locking system is compressed, (not fully compressed) creating the desired tension on the rail locking lever. Retighten the jam nuts against the hex rod.

  • Lift the barrier guard to their up lock position and remove the anti-kickback device.

  • Raise the blade as high as it will go.

  • Align the blade to the miter gauge slots.

• Adjusting the right side, positon 1

  • Use the Allen key (20) to loosen the right index bolt (L-2) on the front and back rails so that the bolts can slide freely. Slide the right index bolt (L-2) to the right by approximately 3mm.
  • Place the fence over the right index bolt (L-2), do not secure the rip fence lock levers.
  • Move the rails so that the position indicator lines up with “0” on the top scale and lock the rails.
  • Slide the fence towards the blade until the fence touches the blade teeth.
  • Secure the rip fence lock levers. Tighten the front and back index bolt (L-2).

• Adjusting the right side, positon 2

  • Use the Allen key (20) to loosen the right index bolt (L-3) on the front and back rails so that the bolts can slide freely.
  • Place the fence alignment holes in the blade wrench (19) over the right index bolt (L-2) with the second hole roughly aligned with the right index bolt (L-3).
  • Move the right index bolt (L-3) until the blade wrench slides over the bolt head.
  • Secure the rip fence lock levers. Tighten the right index bolt (L-3).

• Adjusting the left-side positon

  • Use the Allen key (20) to loosen the left index bolt (L-1) on the front and back rails so that the bolts can slide freely.
  • Place the fence over the left index bolt (L-1) but do not secure the rip fence lock levers (16).
  • Move rails so that the fence touches at least one tooth on the blade and lock the rails.
  • Slide the fence along with index bolt (L-1) towards the blade until the fence touches the blade teeth.
  • Secure the rip fence lock levers. Tighten the front and back left index bolt.

• Setting the rip fence pointer

  • Place the fence over the index bolt (L-2) and lock the rip fence lock levers (16) on the front and back.
  • Move the fence until it is alongside the saw blade. Lock the rails in place.
  • Loosen the pointer adjustment screws (L-5).
  • Adjust the pointer to “0” mark on scale (L-4), then re-tighten the screws (L-5).

Rip fence LED strip light (see figure M1-M2)

• To turn on the strip light (M-1), press the ON (I) half of the light switch (M-2).
• To turn off the strip light (M-1), press the OFF (O) half of the light switch (M-2).

The strip light (M-1) is powered by a battery integrated into the rip fence (17) and will need to be recharged periodically via the USB-C port.

• Remove the rip fence (17) from the saw.
• Connect a USB-C cable to a USB power adapter (both are not included). Connect the USB power adapter to a standard power outlet.
• During charging, the indicator light (M-4) will shine red and will turn green when the charging is complete.
• Disconnect the USB-C cable from the USB-C port (M-3) and disconnect the USB power adapter from the power outlet once the battery is fully charged.

Checking riving knife alignment (see figure N1-N2)
WARNING! Check riving knife alignment to the blade periodically and make adjustments as necessary. The improperly aligned riving knife may result in work piece instability, loss of control, and kickback.

• Raise the blade to the full height (up) position and set the bevel angle to 0°.
• Remove the table insert.
• Place the rip fence (17) on the left side of the table, then move it to the blade until the rip fence (17) touch the tips of the blade teeth. Lock the rip fence (17).
• Three paper thicknesses paper (N-1) should fit between the blade body and the rip fence (17).
• If not, remove the table insert, loosen the clamp screws (N-2), reposition the riving knife and firmly tighten the clamp screws (N-2).
• Check the alignment and spacing again and repeat.

Saw operations

WARNING! Always wear eye and hearing protection during cutting gloves when handling saw blades.

Power switch (see figure O1)

• To turn saw on, press the green button (O-1).
• To turn the saw off, press the red paddle (O-2).
• When power is cut to the saw, the tool will switch to the off mode. Once power is restored, the tool will need to be turned on again.
• To prevent unauthorized use, the power switch can accommodate a padlock (not provided).

Auto stop (see figure O1-O2)
This table saw is equipped with an auto-stop feature, which automatically shuts off the saw when the cut is complete.

• Install the battery.
• Press the auto-stop button (6), the auto-stop indicator (5) will light up.
• Turn on the saw and start the cut.
• As soon as the auto-stop sensor (O-3) detects that the cut is finished, the saw will stop automatically.
• After the table saw stops cutting, the autostop indicator (5) will remain lit within 5 minutes. Turn on the saw again for the next cut.
• If the table saw stops cutting for more than 5 minutes, the auto-stop indicator (5) will turn off. Press the auto-stop button (6) and turn on the saw again to reactive the autostop feature for the next cut.

WARNING!
If auto-stop fails to turn off the saw at the end of the cut, examine the auto-stop sensor (O-3) and wipe up liquid and remove sawdust from it.

Variable-speed dial (see figure P)
This table saw is equipped with a variable speed dial (4). The speed can be adjusted by simply rotating the variable-speed dial.

Battery level indicator (see figure Q)
Press the battery level indicator button (10) and the LEDs will light up for approximately 10 seconds to communicate the battery pack charge level.
To check the current battery charge level, please turn off the table saw first and then press the battery level indicator button (10).

Dust extraction (see figure R)
This table saw comes with a dust tube (18), vacuum adapter (24) and dust bag (23). To install the dust bag (23) or dust tube(18), push it onto the dust port (22). To install the vacuum adapter (24), after the dust tube (18) is installed, connect the vacuum adapter (24) with the dust tube. The vacuum adapter (24) accepts vacuum hoses.
NOTE Clean the dust bag (23) at the end of the cutting session and before transporting or storing the saw.
WARNING! Be extremely careful with disposed dust. Materials in fine particle form may be explosive. Do not throw sawdust on an open fire. Spontaneous combustion may, in time, result from mixture of oil or water with dust particles.

Smart guard system (see figure S1-S3)
WARNING! Always 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.

• The smart guard system (1) maintains its functionality as a material spreader for through-cuts.
• For non-through-cuts, it is necessary to replace the smart guard system (1) with the included riving knife which acts as a material spreader and the anti-kickback device (2).
• In the event that the riving knife cannot be used for a specific cut or for use with a dado blade, it should be removed.

Setting bevel angles (see figure T)
Loosen the blade bevel lock lever (9) counterclockwise, slide the elevation wheel (8) until the pointer is at the desired angle, and tighten the blade bevel lock lever (9) clockwise.

Work helpers (see figure U)
Some sawing operations will require the use of additional work helpers.

• Use push block when working with narrow workpieces when you need to push close to the saw blade.
• Use feather boards for all non-through cutting operations where the protective guard cannot be used.

Ripping (see figure V1-V4)
WARNING! Make sure the rip fence is locked.

• Hold the workpiece with both hands and press it against the table.
• Use push stick when the distance between the fence and the saw blade is less than 150 mm.
• Use a push block when this distance is less than 50 mm.
• Saw through the workpiece applying a uniform feed.
• When cutting long boards or large panels use auxiliary work supports to support the free end.
• When the workpiece is warped, place the concave side down to prevent rocking.
• The workpiece must have a straight edge to face against the rip fence.
• When cutting very thin workpieces (5mm or less) an auxiliary fence facing should be used. Clamp a 18mm thick plywood board to the rip fence, make sure that it is resting on the table top.
• For bevel ripping, the operation is the same as ripping except the bevel angle is set to an angle other than zero degrees.

Miter cutting (see figure W1-W2)

• Loosen the miter gauge lock knob (W-1), move the miter gauge (3) to the desired angle and lock it.
• The miter gauge (3) may be used in either of the grooves in the table.
• When using the miter gauge in the lefthand groove, hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge head with your left hand, and grip the lock knob with your right hand.
• When using the right-hand groove, hold the workpiece with your right hand and the lock knob with your left hand.
• There are two set screws (W-2) in the miter gauge as shown in figure W1. With the miter gauge bar in the slot on the table saw, insert the hex key into the set screws (W-2). Adjusting the set screws will expand or contract the width of the bar. Adjust each set screw so that you can eliminate lateral play but still have smooth sliding action in the entire slot.
• For improved placement of long workpieces, the miter gauge can be extended with profile rail (W-3). If required, mount the profile rail to the miter gauge with fastening kit.

Bevel crosscutting (see figure X)

• Bevel crosscutting is the same as crosscutting except that the wood is also cut at a bevel angle other than 90° with the flat side of the wood.
• Adjust the blade to the desired angle.
• Use the miter gauge in the groove to the right or the left of the blade.

Repetitive cutting (see figure Y)

• When making repetitive cuts, clamp a block of wood to the rip fence using a clamp. Slide the rip fence to a position that gives you the length of board that you want to repeat, and lock the rip fence in position.
• Slide the workpiece along the miter gauge until it touches the block, and then hold it securely.
• Make the cut, pull the workpiece back, and then push the cut-off piece off the table with a long push stick. Do not attempt to pick it up as this could endanger your hands.

Compound miter cutting
Compound miter cutting is a combination of miter cutting and bevel crosscutting. The cut is made at an angle other than 90° to both the edge and the flat side of the wood. Adjust the miter gauge and the blade to the desired angle and make sure that miter gauge is locked.

Non-through cut (see figure Z)
WARNING! Use feather boards for all non-through-cutting operations where the protective guard cannot be used.

• Remove the smart guard system and install the riving knife.
• Adjust the bevel angle to 0°.
• Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
• Depending on the shape and size of the workpiece, use the rip fence or miter gauge.
• Install featherboards in the appropriate position for the cut being made.
• Turn on the saw and use e a push stick and/ or push blocks to move the piece into the cut.
• Once all non-through cuts are complete, turn off the saw and reinstall the smart guard system.

Maintenance and care

WARNING! Before carrying out any work on the angle grinder, always pull out the mains plug.

Cleaning

• Clean the power tool and grille in front of the vent slots regularly. Frequency of cleaning is dependent on the material and duration of use.
• Regularly blow out the housing interior and motor with dry compressed air.
• Periodically lubricate moving parts.

Spare parts and accessories
For other accessories, in particular tools and polishing aids, see the manufacturer’s catalogues.

• Exploded drawings and spare-part lists can be found on our homepage: www.flex-tools.com
• The instruction can also be available on www.flex-tools.com.

Disposal information

CE

WARNING!
Render redundant power tools unusable: mains operated power tool by removing the power cord,
EU countries only
Do not throw electric power tools into the household waste!

In accordance with the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and transposition into national law used electric power tools must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
Raw material recovery instead waste disposal.

Device, accessories and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Plastic parts are identified for recycling according to material type.
NOTE Please ask your dealer about disposal options!

Declaration of conformity
We declare on our sole responsibility that the product described in “Technical specifications”conforms to the following standards or normative documents: EN 62841 in accordance with the regulations of the directives 2014/30/EU, 2006/42/EC, 2011/65/EU.
Responsible for technical documents: FLEX-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH, R & D Bahnhofstrasse 15, D-71711 Steinheim/Murr

1.02.2024; FLEX-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH
Bahnhofstrasse 15, D-71711 Steinheim/Murr

UK/CA
We as the manufacturer: FLEX
Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH, Business address: Bahnhofstr. 15, 71711 Steinheim, Germany declare under our sole responsibility, that the product(s) described under „Technical specifications“ fulfills all the relevant provisions of The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations S.I. 2008/1597 and also fulfills all the relevant provisions of the following UK Regulations:
Electromagnetic Compatibility RegulationsS.I. 2016/1091, The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations S.I. 2012/3032 and are manufactured in accordance with the following designated Standards:

BS EN 62841-1:2015+A11:2022
BS EN62841-3-1:2014+A12:2021
BS EN IEC 55014-1: 2021
BS EN IEC 55014-2:2021
Place of declaration: Steinheim, Germany.
Responsible person: Peter Lameli, Technical
Director – FLEX-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH

Contact details for Great Britain: FLEX Power Tools Limited, Unit 8 Anglo Office Park, Lincoln Road, HP 12, 3RH Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom.

Exemption from liability
The manufacturer and his representative are not liable for any damage and lost profit due to interruption in business caused by the product or by an unusable product. The manufacturer and his representative are not liable for any damage which was caused by improper use of the product or by use of the product with products from other manufacturers.

Flex-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH
Bahnhofstr. 15 71711 Steinheim/Murr
Tel. +49(0) 7144 828-0
Fax +49(0) 7144 25899
info@flex-tools.com
www.flex-tools.com

533.139 / 05-2024 / No responsibility for typographical errors. Technical changes reserved.

References

• Power tools for professional craftsmen | FLEX - FLEX
• Tools.com – tools.com International LLC
• Power tools for professional craftsmen | FLEX - FLEX

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