www.evolutionpowertools.com TABLE OF CONTENTS English Page 2 Español Página 24 Français Page 46 INTrOduCTION Guarantee Page 5 Machine Specifications Page 6 Labels and Symbols Page 7 Vibration Page 7 Intended use of this Power Tool Page 8 Prohibited use of this Power Tool Page 8 SAFETY PrECAuTIONS Electrical Safety...
In no event shall you to validate your machine’s guarantee period via Evolution’s website by entering your Evolution Power Tools be liable for loss or details and thus ensure prompt service if ever damage resulting directly or indirectly from the use of our merchandise or from any other needed.
Do not operate this machine • The measurement and assessment of if warning and/or instruction labels are missing or damaged. Contact Evolution human exposure to hand-transmitted vibration in the workplace is given in: Power Tools for replacement labels.
OF ThIS POwEr TOOL Volts wArNING: This product is a Steel Cutting Hand Held Circular Saw and has been designed to be used with special Evolution Amperes blades. Only use blades designed for use in this machine and/or those recommended specifically by Evolution Power Tools Ltd.
www.evolutionpowertools.com ELECTrICAL SAFETY 1) General Power Tool Safety warnings [work area safety] This machine is fitted with the correct a) Keep work area clean and well lit. moulded plug and mains lead for the designated market. If the mains lead or the Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com 3) General Power Tool Safety warnings 4) General Power Tool Safety warnings [Personal Safety]. [Power tool use and care]. a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing a) do not force the power tool. use the and use common sense when operating correct power tool for your application.
www.evolutionpowertools.com 5) General Power Tool wArNING: the operation of any power Safety warnings [Service] tool can result in foreign objects being thrown towards your eyes, which could result in a) have your power tool serviced by severe eye damage. Before beginning power a qualified repair person using only tool operation, always wear safety goggles identical replacement parts.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com Causes and operator d) Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large prevention of kickback: Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, panels tend to sag under their own weight. bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an Supports must be placed under the panel on uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the both sides, near the line of cut and near the...
If any parts are missing, with this machine the following accessories do not operate your machine until the missing are also available from the Evolution online parts are replaced. Failure to follow this rule shop at www.evolutionpowertools.com could result in serious personal injury.
Do not alter or modify the mains lead. INSTALLING/rEMOVING A BLAdE Fig. 1 wArNING: Only use genuine Evolution blades which are designed for this machine. Ensure that the maximum speed of the blade is compatible with the machine. Only perform this operation with the machine disconnected from the power supply.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com • Press the arbor lock button to lock the arbor. (Fig. 4) • Unscrew the arbor bolt using the wrench. Note: The arbor bolt has a right hand thread. • Remove the saw blade, leaving the inner blade flange in its service position. • Thoroughly clean inner and outer blade drive flanges and blade mounting surface before installing a new blade. • Ensure that the direction of rotation arrows printed on the Fig. 4 blade match the direction of rotation arrow found on the chip collector.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com Auxiliary handle (Fig. 7) The auxiliary handle (supplied) can be screwed into the boss found on the Bevel Locking Quadrant. This handle will provide the operator with a convenient position for their left (or right) hand during cutting operations. Adjustment of the Cutting depth Fig.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com ON/OFF Trigger Switch (Fig. 10) This machine is equipped with a safety start trigger switch. To start the machine: • Push in the safety lock button on the side of the handle with your thumb. • Depress the main trigger switch to start the motor. wArNING: Never start the saw with the cutting edge of the Fig. 10 saw blade in contact with the workpiece surface. Chip Collector This machine is fitted with a chip collector to capture metal chips.
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www.evolutionpowertools.com Laser Guide System This machine is fitted with a laser guide system, which is intended as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the accuracy of a cut. Remove the battery compartment (Fig.11) cover and fit the supplied batteries, taking care to observe the correct polarity, and then replace the cover.
www.evolutionpowertools.com CuTTING AdVICE wArNING: If the motor should stop or stall whilst a cut is being attempted, release the wArNING: The operator should wear all trigger switch immediately and disconnect relevant PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) the machine from the power supply. Remove necessary for the job at hand.
www.evolutionpowertools.com BruSh ChECKING ANd/Or rEPLACEMENT ENVIrONMENTAL PrOTECTION • Disconnect the machine from the power Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please supply. • Place the machine on a level, secure surface. recycle where facilities exist. Check with your • Unscrew and remove the two (2) brush local authority or retailer for recycling advice. retaining caps from the motor housing.
In accordance with EN ISO 17050-1:2004 The manufacturer of the product covered by this declaration is: Evolution Power Tools, Venture One, Longacre Close, Holbrook Industrial Estate, Sheffield, S20 3FR. The manufacturer hereby declares that the machine as detailed in this declaration fulfils all the relevant provisions of the Machinery Directive and other appropriate directives as detailed below.
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