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Contents Safety Description of Symbols Getting Started General Safety Instructions Tool Use and Care - Service Power Management POWERhandle POWERhandle - Specifications and Know Your Products POWERhandle - Additional Safety Rules POWERhandle - Operating Instructions POWERhandle - Multi-Purpose Button (MPB) POWERhandle - Maintenance Charging Charging - Specifications and Know Your Products...
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Contents Handheld Power Tools (continue) Jigsaw Jigsaw - Specifications and Know Your Product Jigsaw - Additional Safety Rules Jigsaw - Operating Instructions Jigsaw - Maintenance Halogen Light Halogen Light - Specifications and Know Your Product Halogen Light - Operating Instructions Halogen Light - Maintenance Bench top Functions Case...
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Contents Bench top Functions (continue) Scroll Saw 12.1 Scroll Saw - Specifications and Know Your Product 12.2 Scroll Saw - Additional Safety Rules 12.3 Scroll Saw - Assembly 12.4 Scroll Saw - Operating Instructions 12.5 Scroll Saw - Maintenance Table Light 13.1 Specifications and Know Your Product 13.2...
Description of Symbols The safety and International symbols and pictographs that appear on this product, in the owner’s manual and rating plate, represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. Always change the battery Wear hearing protection. pack between temperatures Wear eye protection.
General Safety Instructions Work area Personal safety a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and a) Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite use common sense when operating a power accidents. tool. Do not use tool when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Tool Use and Care - Service Tool use and care h) Only use accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your a) Use clamps or other practical ways to model. Accessories that may be suitable for secure and support the workpiece to a stable one tool, may become hazardous when used on platform.
POWERhandle - Additional Safety Rules pack. Additional Safety Rules h) Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is Battery Packs seriously damaged or can no longer hold a charge. The battery pack can explode in a fire. a) Ensure the switch is in the off position i) A small leakage of liquid from the battery before inserting the POWERhandle (battery).
POWERhandle - Operating Instructions 1. To fit the POWERhandle to a product, grip one in each hand and align the rails. Push the POWERhandle forward onto the product until it ‘clicks’ and will move no further. To ensure that it is fully assembled, try to pull them apart;...
POWERhandle - Multi-Purpose Button (MBP) The MPB (Multi-Purpose-Button) will adapt its function to the requirements of the product attached to the POWERhandle. For example when the POWERhandle is connected to; The Drill/Driver: direction control The Halogen Light: on / off / flashes (press trigger) The Jigsaw and Circular Saw: safety button, pressed before the trigger is released.
Charging - Specification and Know Your Product Specifications Know Your Product 120 or 240V AC 50/60Hz 46W Input: Secondary Charger Output: 18V DC 1.5A Point(SCP) Charging time: 1 Hour LED Display Charger Dock POWERhandle Charging - Additional Safety Rules 1. Before using the charger (Handle Dock), read 6.
Charging Dock - Operating Instructions The POWERhandle has been shipped in a low charge condition. You should charge the battery fully before use. WARNING. Do not throw used POWERhandles into a fire or water; it could cause an explosion! NOTE. It is necessary to slide down the product release latch in order to remove the POWERhandle from the charger dock, or from the tools.
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Charging - Secondary Charger Point (SCP) As well as the main charger dock the To obtain the best life for the battery: POWER8works is fitted with a secondary Never allow the battery to completely discharge; charger point(SCP). This allows a it should be placed on charge whenever it is POWERhandle to be charged while a second noticeably running down, or the tool no longer...
Drill/Driver - Additional Safety Rules h) Do not use dull or damaged bits and Additional Safety Rules accessories. Dull or damaged bits have a Cordless Drills & Drivers greater tendency to bind in the workpiece. i) When removing the bit from the tool avoid a) Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when contact with skin and use proper protective performing an operation where the drill bits may...
Drill/Driver - Operating Instructions Use the MPB switch on the POWERhandle to Torque Adjustment/Hammer Selection Collar select the direction of rotation, then pull the trigger. This trigger switch is an electronic By rotating the torque adjustment / hammer variable speed control which enables the user to selection collar behind the chuck, it is possible to vary the speed continuously.
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Drill/Driver - Operating Instructions Inserting and Removing Cutting tools Open the jaws sufficiently to remove the accessory. For Two Sleeve Chucks Hold the rear sleeve of the chuck, turn the front Drilling Metals sleeve in a direction which releases the jaws. 1) For maximum performance, use high speed For Single Sleeve Chucks steel bits for metal or steel drilling.
Drill/Driver - Operating Instructions Drilling wood All drilling operations 1) For maximum performance, use high speed 1) Mark off the centre of the hole using a centre steel bits for wood drilling. punch or nail. 2) Ensure that the mode selector is in normal 2) Don't force the drill, let it work at its own drilling mode.
Circular Saws - Additional Safety Rules h) Never use damaged or incorrect blade Additional Safety Rules washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt Circular Saws were specifically designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation a) Keep hands away from cutting area and blade.
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Circular Saws - Additional Safety Rules b) When the blade is binding, or when Safety instructions regarding lower guard interrupting a cut for any reason, release the a) Check lower guard for proper closing before trigger and hold the saw motionless in the each use.
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Circular Saws - Additional Safety Rules Safety instructions regarding the saw Do not attempt to free a jammed blade. before first switching off the tool. When operating the saw, use safety equipment including safety goggles, ear Do not slow or stop a blade with a piece of protection, dust mask and protective clothing wood.
Circular Saw - Operating Instructions Switching On and Off Adjusting the Bevel Angle (Mitre Cut) This product, when combined with the WARNING: Always ensure that the saw is POWERhandle, is fitted with a safety button switched off and the POWERhandle is detached (MPB).
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Circular Saw - Operating Instructions 3. Start the motor by depressing the MPB and 2. Slide the fence (protractor) into the slot in the squeezing the trigger switch. sole plate. NOTE: Always let the blade reach full speed 2. Adjust the guide to the require width and (approximately 2 seconds) before you begin to secure it to the position with the fence locking cut into the workpiece.
Circular Saw - Maintenance Changing the blade IMPORTANT. After replacing the saw blade, make sure that the blade runs freely by turning it WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is by hand. switched off and the POWERhandle is detached from the tool before making any adjustments. Re-attach the POWERhandle and run the saw under no load to check that it runs smoothly 1.
Jigsaw - Additional Safety Rules Additional Safety Rules Cordless Jigsaws Do not try and cut a curve that is too tight. This will put undue pressure on the blade When operating the saw, use safety causing it to snap. equipment including safety goggles, ear Keep hands away from cutting area and protection, dust mask and protective clothing blade.
Jigsaw - Operating Instructions Switching the Jigsaw On and Off Blade Roller Guide NOTE: This product when combined with the When setting the jigsaw for angle cutting or POWERhandle is fitted with a safety button replacing the blade, set the blade roller guide. (MPB).
Jigsaw - Maintenance Changing the blade WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and the POWERhandle is detached from the tool before making any adjustments. 1. To fit the blade, loosen the 2 hexagonal screws on the blade clamping block. 2.
Halogen Light - Operating Instructions Switching the Halogen Light on and off NOTE: This product when combined with the POWERhandle is fitted with Multi-Purpose Button (MPB). 1. To turn the halogen light on, slide the MPB button to the right. 2.
Halogen Light - Maintenance Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning WARNING. The halogen light immediately 1. Clean the halogen light regularly. Before begins to heat up when it is being used. Please cleaning, remove the battery pack and any handle the halogen light with care especially accessories.
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Case - Know Your Product 1. Vertical post hole 10. Table saw blade slot 2. Vertical post release lever 11. Scroll saw blade slot 3. Angle fence running slot 12. Case latch (closed) 4. Parallel fence measurement guide 13. Case opening handle 5.
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Case - Know Your Product 18. Parallel fence measurement guide Accessory box location hook 19. Future product mount 27. Accessory box 20. Post storage pocket 21. Rubber feet 22. Angle fence running slot 23. Steel armoured work surface 24. Accessory box storage area 25.
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Case - Know Your Product 1. Product case lock 2. Internal power coupling 3. Circular saw sole plate pocket 4. Jigsaw sole plate pocket 5. Internal power coupling cable storage 6. Work surface clamp 7. Post handle 8. Protractor 9. Jigsaw blades 10.
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Case - Know Your Product 12. Cable storage hook 13. Drill head 14. Jigsaw head 15. Torch head 16. Circular saw head 17. Extra POWERhandle...
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Case - Post and Accessory Box Storage and Release Post Removal To remove the post from its storage area, first close the case lid and ensure that the latches are both locked. Place the case onto its front face (handle area) the post should be facing you. 1.
Table Saw - Additional Safety Rules 10.2 Please also refer to 2.1 - General Safety Provide adequate support to the rear and sides Instructions and 6.2 - Additional Safety Rules - of the saw table for wide or long workpiece. Circular Saw before using the table saw.
Table Saw - Assembly 10.3 How to mount the TABLE SAW GUARD: Warning: Remove the battery handle from the Circular Saw before assembling the TABLE SAW GUARD. If the TABLE SAW GUARD has not been installed, Hold it here then follow instructions below: 1.
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Table Saw - Assembly 10.3 5. Open the case and push the front of the sole plate into the pocket on the underside of the case lid. 6. Pull back the green product lock slider and rotate the rear of the circular saw into the case lid until the sole plate is against the metal work surface, release the product lock, check that it returns fully left.
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Table Saw - Assembly 10.3 8. Close the lid of the case and ensure that both latches are closed. WARNING the Table Saw will not work unless the lid is closed. TO INSTALL THE FENCE: If required the POST can be used as a parallel fence. The post can be assembled onto the case on both sides of the saw blade.
Table Saw - Operating Instructions 10.4 On both edges of the case lid there are Different Type of Cutting dimensions to give a guide to the cut width. When fitting the post it is important to ensure The POWER8 table saw can be used for that both ends of the post are the same distance straight-line cutting operations such as cross from the blade (parallel to the blade);...
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Table Saw - Operating Instructions 10.4 Switching Table Saw On and Off 4. When the cut is made, turn the saw off by pressing the red butt n. 1. To start the saw, press the green operation button above the charger dock. 5.
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Table Saw - Operating Instructions 10.4 Table Saw Different Cut Types Miter Cut 1. Remove the fence 2. Adjust the protractor Cross Cut to the desired angle for your cut. 3. Put the protractor into a groove on the Rip Cut saw table.
Table Saw - Operating Instructions 10.4 Bevel Cut 1. Open the lid of the saw table, adjust the Table Saw-Maintenance 10.5 circular saw bevel angle by releasing the lock knob and re-tightening at the desired angle. Store the Table Saw Properly 2.
Drill Press - Assembly 11.3 1. Remove the post from its storage area, as described in ‘Case Post Storage’ section 9. It is not necessary to remove the lift out tool tray for the drill press function, but when the drill press is fully assembled it will become difficult to access the inside of the case.
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Drill Press - Assembly 11.3 4. Add your required cutting tool to the drill’s chuck and tighten firmly. If further height adjustment is required please refer to stage 3. 5. The post lever can be fitted to either side to allow for left or right handed use.
Drill Press - Operating Instructions 11.4 Switching Drill Press On and Off Warning. Never start th drill press with the cutting tool on the ork piece. NOTE: Ensure that all body parts are clear of the cutting tool before installing a NOTE: Make sure the jigsaw and circular saw POWERhandle.
Drill Press - Maintenance 11.5 General Inspection Store the Drill Press Properly Regularly check that all the fixing screws are WARNING. Always ensure that the drill press is tight, they may vibrate loose over time. Ensure switched off and the POWERhandle is removed that all vents are clear of dust, swarf and debres.
12.1 Scroll Saw - Specification Specifications Scroll Saw Post Voltage: No load speed: 2400 RPM Operation Buttons Max Cutting Capacity: Metal (10 mm) Saw Blade Wood (40 mm) Table Clamp Work Surface Scroll Saw - Additional Safety Rules 12.2 Select the right jigsaw blade for the material be 1.
Scroll Saw - Assembly 12.3 1. Open case lid and remove the all the tools and the carry tray. Take the jigsaw in your left hand and push the rear of the sole plate into the pocket on the bottom of the case lid. 2.
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Scroll Saw - Assembly 12.3 5. Close the lid. Snap shut both the case latches. 6. The table clamp can be fitted to press the work piece against the work surface. First install the post into the vertical position at the highest level.
Scroll Saw - Operating Instructions 12.4 Making Poc et C t Making Cuts CAUTION. Always ensure that the scroll saw is 1. Use the drill press or drill to bore a hole on the switched off and the POWERhandle is removed inside of the area you want to remove, close to before making any adjustments.
Scroll Saw - Maintenance 12.5 Store the Scroll Saw Properly WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and the POWERhandle is detached from the tool before disassembling the product. 1. Open case lid, slide the internal plug away from the jigsaw.
Table Light - Specifications 13.1 Specifications Post Voltage: Bulb: 2 x 18v 0.6A Halogen Light Head Bulb Life: 300 hours On/Off POWERhandle 13.2 Table Light - Operating Instructions Warning: Do not install the circular saw or 3. Switch ON the light by pressing green button jigsaw into the lid of the case before starting the and switch OFF the light by pressing red button.
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Post and Protractor - Know Your Product 14.1 1. Angle markings 2. Angle release knob 3. Angle indicator 4. Spirit level (1of3) 5. Post lock holes 6. Finger recess 7. Post hook 8. Post head release button 9. Post head pivot 10.
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Post and Protractor - Know Your Product 14.1...
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Post and Protractor - Operating Instructions 14.2 Making Shelfs and pictures Level Marking Angles...
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Post and Protractor - Operating Instructions 14.2 Extended Functions of the Post Extended Function of the Protractor The post is fitted with 3 spirit levels, so it can The protractor can be used to measure angles also be used as a conventional spirit level. This and mark up work.
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