Elu - TGS173A2 - Electric Flipover Saw
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1. by an Elu authorized repair agent 20 Have your tool repaired by an Elu authorized repair agent This Power Tool is in accordance with the relevant safety regulations To avoid danger electric appliances must only be repaired by qualified technicians Additional safety rules for flip over saws Do not use the saw to cut other than aluminium wood or similar materials Connect the machine to a dust collection device when sawing wood Select the correct saw blade for the material to be cut Use correctly sharpened blades Observe the maximum speed marked on the sawblade Use only saw blades recommended by the manufacturer and which conform to EN847 1 Make sure the floor area around the machine is level well maintained and free of loose materials e g chips and off cuts Make sure adequate general or localized lighting is provided Wear suitable personal protective equipment when necessary including hearing protection to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss respiratory protection to reduce the risk of inhalation of harmful dust gloves for handling saw blades and rough material Saw blades should be carried in a holder wherever practicable Refrain from removing any cut offs or other parts of the workpiece from the cutting area whilst the saw is running and the saw head is not in the rest position Replace the table insert when worn Report faults in the machine including guards or sawblades2. firmly pressed against the fence Allow the teeth to cut and do not force the timber through the blade The blade speed should be kept constant Always use a push stick When the cut is finished switch off by pressing the red stop button Bevel cuts fig W Release the bevel clamp handle and set the blade to the required angle In order to prevent material jamming between the blade and the fence position the fence to the left of the blade Proceed as for vertical ripping Mitre cuts fig X1 X3 To adjust the mitre fence loosen the stop screw locknut 90 and screw the stop 91 in or out until the mitre pointer reads 0 fig X1 Set the blade height and angle Insert the slide bar 92 of the mitre fence into the groove 93 provided in the left hand side of the table fig X2 Loosen the mitre locking knob 94 and rotate the fence to set the scale to the required angle fig X3 Tighten the mitre locking knob 94 Place the workpiece against the flat surface of the mitre fence Switch on and holding the workpiece firmly slide the fence along the groove to take the workpiece into the blade When the cut is completed switch off immediately Fence positions saw bench mode fig Y For ripping thin materials use the 10 mm profile of the dual height parallel fence and position the fence opposite the front edge of the riving knife For ripping thicker materials use the 62 mm profi
3. TGS173 A1 A2 28 27 20 21 22 24 23 25 26 3 2 1 18 19 17 16 15 10 11 5 4 9 8 6 7 12 1A 13 14 A4 A3 A5 42 32 31 30 29 33 36 34 35 41 37 38 40 39 A7 A6 43 35 44 A8 45 B1 B2 B H B H 52 48 50 51 49 C 3 4 D E1 E2 56 53 54 22 56 F1 F2 19 26 13 14 59 57 62 27 61 60 30 57 G F3 H 63 9 65 66 21 61 68 75 67 76 68 76 75 67 50 16 0 69 70 71 24 J K1 72 8 24 K2 72 74 73 73 L1 L2 77 71 45 M1 M2 N1 N2 7 79 27 Q O P R S T 19 26 83 86 85 33 84 88 87 30 82 80 81 29 59 2 mm 3 8 mm 30 W U V X1 X2 X3 Y 24 93 92 94 94 91 90 18 en 1 FLIP OVER SAW TGS173 Congratulations You have chosen an Elu Power Tool Years of experience thorough product development and innovation make Elu one of the most reliable partners for professional Power Tool users Table of contents Technical data en 1 EC Declaration of conformity en 1 Safety instructions en 2 Package contents en 3 Description en 3 Electrical safety en 4 Mains plug replacement U K amp Ireland only en 4 Using an extension cable en 4 Assembly and adjustment en 4 Instructions
4. and adjusting the blade to the fence fig H2 K1 amp K2 With the head in the vertical position and the bevel clamp handle 24 released and raised slacken the locking screw 72 in the rear of the rotating table location plunger 8 fig K1 Place a set square 73 against the fence and along the blade as shown in figure K2 The angle should be 90 If adjustment is required rotate the eccentric adjustment bush 74 until the face of the saw blade is flat against the square fig K2 Tighten the locking screw 72 Check that the red marks 67 nearest the blade slot 50 are in line with the 0 position 75 on the two scales fig H If adjustment is required loosen the screws 76 and bring the indicators in line The 45 position should now also be accurate If this is not the case the blade is not perpendicular to the rotating table see below Adjusting the blade vertical to the rotating table fig L1 amp L2 Ensure that the sawhead is to its extreme right hand position with the bevel clamp handle locked Release and retract the lower guard Place a set square 73 on the rotating table and up against the blade fig L1 If adjustment is required proceed as follows Adjust the grub screw 77 as required The grub screw is self locking fig L2 E N G L I S H en 6 23 Checking and adjusting the 45 bevel position in mitre mode fig M1 amp M2 Ensure that the s
5. aw is connected to the electrical power source Do not attempt to cut excessively small pieces Never attempt to stop a machine in motion rapidly by jamming a tool or other means against the blade serious accidents can be caused unintentionally in this way Do not use cracked or damaged saw blades Do not use any abrasive discs Additional safety rules for saw benches Make sure that the blade rotates in the correct direction and that the teeth are pointing to the front of the saw bench Be sure all clamp handles are tight before starting any operation Be sure all blade and flanges are clean and the recessed sides of the collar are against the blade Tighten the arbor nut securely Keep the saw blade sharp and properly set Make sure that the riving knife is adjusted to the correct distance form the blade 3 8 mm Never operate the saw without the upper and lower guards in place Keep your hands out of the path of the saw blade Disconnect the saw from the mains supply before changing blades or carrying out maintenance Use a push stick at all times and ensure that you do not place hands closer than 150 mm from the saw blade while cutting Do not attempt to operate on anything but the designated voltage Do not apply lubricants to the blade when it is running Do not reach around behind the saw blade Residual risks The following risks are inherent to the use of this saw Inju
6. awhead is to its extreme left hand position with the bevel clamp handle locked Release and retract the lower guard Check the angle from the blade to the table with a suitable protractor It should be 45 fig M1 If adjustment is required proceed as follows Adjust the grub screw 78 as required The grub screw is self locking fig M2 Assembly for saw bench mode Changing from mitre saw to saw bench mode fig A1 A3 E2 G N1 amp N2 Check that the depth limiter is disengaged Refer to the section Adjusting the mitre saw mode depth limiter fig G Put the blade into 0 cross cut position with the rotating table location plunger 8 correctly located and the rotating table clamp 17 secured fig A1 Slacken the riving knife clamp knob 27 just enough to allow the riving knife to swing downwards fig N1 Slide the riving knife bracket 79 to the right so that the narrow part on the right locates in the slot provided in the casting and tighten the clamp knob Remove the under table guard Pull down the sawhead and swing the height adjuster 22 until its U shaped bracket 54 engages on the pin provided in the base fig E2 Turn the wheel 53 of the adjuster to make the blade and riving knife protrude from the saw bench table 31 fig A3 to provide maximum cutting depth in saw bench mode The blade should not foul the lower blade guard Pull the table release le
7. bed in the section Turning the sawhead and table over fig E1 amp E2 Adjust the riving knife up and out of the way Replace the under table guard 48 fig D Remember to use the depth stop limiter for all angles except 0 45 mitre cross cut Instructions for use Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations The attention of UK users is drawn to the woodworking machines regulations 1974 and any subsequent amendments Ensure the material to be sawn is firmly secured in place Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool and do not exert side pressure on the saw blade Avoid overloading Prior to operation Install the appropriate saw blade Do not use excessively worn blades The maximum rotation speed of the tool must not exceed that of the saw blade Do not attempt to cut excessively small pieces Allow the blade to cut freely Do not force Allow the motor to reach full speed before cutting Make sure all locking knobs and clamp handles are tight Switching on and off fig A1 This machine has two independent switching systems In saw bench mode the on off switch 1 is used In mitre saw mode the trigger switch 1A is used fig A1 Saw bench mode fig R The on off switch used in saw bench mode has a no volt release function should the power be shut off for some reason the switch has to be deliberately reactivated E N G L I S H 24 e
8. ck release lever Switch the machine on Allow the blade to cut freely Do not force When the cut is completed raise the sawhead to its rest position and press the red stop button Do not allow the sawhead to jump back unaided to prevent damage Mitre cuts fig T Set the required mitre angle Ensure that the rotating table clamp is tightly secured Ensure that the depth stop limiter is correctly set to prevent the blade cutting the table if the angle is not 45 Proceed as for a vertical straight cross cut Bevel cuts fig U Release the bevel clamp handle 24 and tilt the head to the angle required Tighten the bevel clamp handle Proceed as for a vertical straight cross cut Compound mitre This cut is a combination of a mitre and a bevel cut The limitations are 45 mitre 30 bevel Do not exceed these limits Set the bevel angle and subsequently set the mitre angle Sawing in the bench mode Always ensure that the riving knife and blade guard are correctly aligned Ripping fig V Set the blade to the correct height The correct blade position is to have the tips of three teeth above the top surface of the wood Mount the parallel fence using either the 10 mm or the 62 mm profile The piece of wood between the fence and the blade is the retained piece Switch the machine on Slowly feed the timber underneath the front of the upper blade guard keeping it
9. e U shaped bracket 54 can be disengaged from its seating fig E2 Swing the height adjuster up and push the rod 55 into the clip 56 Holding the head firmly allow the spring pressure to take the head upwards into its rest position Mounting the saw blade fig A1 F1 F3 The teeth of a new blade are very sharp and can be dangerous Always change blades with the machine in mitre saw mode The maximum diameter blade that can be fitted is 250 mm The minimum diameter is 244 mm Loosen the riving knife clamping knob 27 and allow the riving knife 30 to swing downwards fig F1 Place the 6 mm Allen key into the end of the blade bolt 13 and the two pins of the pin spanner 57 into the holes on the outer flange 14 The blade bolt has a left handed thread therefore holding the spanner firmly turn the Allen key clockwise to loosen Remove the blade bolt 13 and remove the outer flange 14 If the blade bolt is too tight turn the handle of the pin spanner 57 into the guard and lock it there using a screwdriver 58 fig F2 This allows to exert extra pressure on the Allen key The blade 59 has a 30 mm bore and is located on a step flange 60 on the inner flange 61 fig F1 Press the guard retraction lever 12 and move the head down slightly to release the lower guard 15 fig A1 Rotate the lower blade guard all the way up and hold it there Make sure t
10. e knob 82 to allow the plunger in the guard to engage Never use your saw in saw bench mode without the upper guard correctly fitted Mounting and adjusting the parallel fence fig Q The dual height parallel fence 33 can be used in two positions 10 or 62 mm The parallel fence can be mounted on either side of the blade To turn the fence into the appropriate position proceed as follows Loosen the knob Pull out the bracket 84 and replace it on the other end Slide the bracket on from the left or the right The clamping plate 85 engages behind the front edge of the table Check that the fence is parallel to the blade If not then adjust as follows Loosen the Allen screw 86 Adjust the fence so that it is parallel to the blade by checking the distance between the blade and the fence at the front and rear of the blade When the adjustment has been carried out re tighten the Allen screw and check again that the fence is parallel to the blade Tighten the knob 83 Use the 10 mm profile for ripping low workpieces to allow access between the blade and the fence for the push stick The rear end of the fence should be level with the front of the riving knife Changing from saw bench to mitre saw mode fig D E1 amp E2 Remove the parallel fence 33 Turn the wheel 53 of the height adjuster 22 to provide maximum cutting depth in mitre saw mode fig E2 Proceed as descri
11. ed from the tool before operating the tool 16 Use appropriate tool The intended use is described in this instruction manual Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy duty tool The tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended Warning The use of any accessory or attachment and performance of any operation with this tool other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury 17 Do not abuse cord Never carry the tool by its cord or pull it to disconnect from the socket Keep the cord away from heat oil and sharp edges 18 Maintain tools with care Keep the tools in good condition and clean for better and safer performance Follow the instructions for maintenance and changing accessories Inspect the tool cords at regular intervals and if damaged have them repaired by an Elu authorized repair agent Inspect the extension cords periodically and replace them if damaged Keep all controls dry clean and free from oil and grease 19 Check for damaged parts Before using the tool carefully check it for damage to ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for misalignment and seizure of moving parts breakage of parts and any other conditions that may affect its operation Have damaged guards or other defective parts repaired or replaced as instructed Do not use the tool if the switch is defective Have the switch replaced
12. for use en 6 Maintenance en 8 Guarantee en 8 Technical data TGS173 Voltage V 230 U K amp Ireland only V 230 115 Latin America only V 120 Motor power input W 1 650 Motor power output W 1 100 Blade diameter mm 250 Blade bore mm 30 Max cycle of use load no load min 1 3 No load speed 50 60 Hz min 1 3 000 3 600 Saw head pre set locations left right 0 45 Bevel adjustment 0 45 Cutting capacities see under Description Weight kg 38 Fuses Europe 230 V tools 10 Amperes mains U K amp Ireland 230 V tools 13 Amperes in plugs The following symbols are used throughout this manual Denotes risk of personal injury loss of life or damage to the tool in case of non observance of the instructions in this manual Denotes risk of electric shock Sharp edges EC Declaration of conformity TGS173 Elu declares that these Power Tools have been designed in compliance with 98 37 EEC 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC EN 61029 EN 55014 2 EN 55014 EN 61000 3 2 amp EN 61000 3 3 For more information please contact Elu at the address below or refer to the back of the manual Level of sound pressure according to 86 188 EEC amp 98 37 EEC measured according to DIN 45635 TGS173 LpA sound pressure dB A 83 LWA acoustic power dB A 96 at the operator s ear Take appropriate measures for the protection of hearing if the sound pres
13. he inner flange and both faces of the blade are clean and free of dust Place the blade onto the step flange 60 on the inner flange 61 ensuring that the teeth are pointing downwards fig F1 Carefully ease the blade into position and release the lower blade guard Also ensure that the two projections 62 on the outer collar are seated properly through the inner collar and onto the flats on the spindle Tighten the blade bolt securely Rotate the blade by hand to check that it rotates freely If it fouls the lower rear blade guard 9 retighten the crosshead screws 63 fig F3 Reposition the riving knife 30 in the upper rest position and tighten the clamping knob 27 fig F1 Adjusting the mitre saw mode depth limiter fig G The handle 64 is connected to a depth stop rod 21 which has an eccentrically positioned adjustable bolt 65 with locknut 66 When the depth limiter is engaged the saw head cannot be pulled down completely fig G Handle to the left engaged for use in mitre saw mode all angles except 0 45 mitre cross cut Handle to the right disengaged for use in saw bench mode If the depth limiter needs adjustment loosen the locknut 66 and screw the bolt 65 in or out as required Incorrect use of the depth limiter may cause damage to the machine Adjusting the mitre angle in mitre saw mode fig A1 A2 amp H The straight cross cut and 45 mitre positions are pre
14. l clamp E34906 A5 42 Roller support table E34977 For use in saw bench mode A6 43 Extension table EZ31810 A7 44 Single sliding table E34970 Push sticks E38762 not shown For use in all modes A8 45 Three way dust extraction kit E34995 Cutting capacities Cutting capacity in mitre saw mode Cutting angle Size of material Notes H mm B mm Straight cross cut 20 180 No packaging piece required 30 176 40 170 68 140 85 68 With 25 mm packaging piece fig B1 88 22 With 50 mm packaging piece fig B1 15 210 Thin boards only fig B2 Table turned 45 to right for mitre cuts 70 95 Cross cut at max height Table turned 45 to left for mitre cuts 68 93 Cross cut at max height Sawhead tilted 45 for bevel cuts 50 140 Cutting capacity in saw bench mode Cutting depth adjustment 90 vertical cut 0 70 mm 45 bevel cut 0 32 mm Electrical safety The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate Mains plug replacement U K amp Ireland only Should your mains plug need replacing and you are competent to do this proceed as instructed below If you are in doubt contact an Elu authorized repair agent or a qualified electrician Disconnect the plug from the supply Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely a plug with bared copper conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live s
15. le of the dual height parallel fence For cross cutting narrow and short workpieces fig Y Adjust the parallel fence with the low profile facing the blade and install the rear of the fence in line with the leading edge of the blade Set the workpiece against the mitre fence at 0 or 90 and push the mitre fence to make the cut To prevent small offcut pieces fouling against the blade prepare a tapered length of timber and clamp it on the rear edge of the worktable close enough to the right hand side of the blade so that successive offcuts feed automatically to the right For ripping narrow lt 120 mm and long workpieces Place the fence in rearmost position to maintain accuracy during long cuts Push the workpiece with both hands one on each side of the blade Use a push stick when close to the blade Support long workpieces at the outfeed side For ripping wider gt 120 mm workpieces Adjust the fence forward as in figure Y if the material being cut tends to jam between the blade or the riving knife and the fence Optional attachments Prior to assembling any accessories always unplug the machine Dust extraction kit fig A1 A2 amp A8 This machine is provided with three dust extraction points for use in each mode Whenever possible connect a dust extraction device designed in accordance with the relevant regulations regarding dust emission Connecting mitre saw position Co
16. machine is packed in the saw bench mode for compactness and is fully assembled for mitre saw operation except for the legs under table plastic guard and blade Fitting the legs fig C Place the machine upside down on the floor Loosen the four wingnuts 3 and insert a leg 4 into each of the clamps Tighten the wingnuts 3 and turn the table over Make sure it is level adjust the leg clamping height if required 22 en 5 E N G L I S H Assembly for mitre saw mode Mounting the under table guard fig D The under table guard 48 is fitted to the top of the saw bench table Place the two hooks on the left of the guard into the oblong slots 49 on the left of the blade slot 50 Place the guard flat on the table and press it in the locking grommet 51 To remove loosen the grommet with a screwdriver 52 and proceed in reverse order Turning the sawhead and table over fig A2 E1 amp E2 Withhold the saw table with one hand and push the table release lever 19 to the left fig E1 Push the table downwards at the front and swing it over completely until the motor assembly is uppermost and the indentation engages in the retaining teeth of the table locking device 26 The head assembly is held down by a clamp strap at the front and a height adjuster 22 at the rear fig A2 Remove the strap Rotate the circular wheel 53 counterclockwise whilst holding down the head until th
17. n 7 To switch the machine on press the green start button 87 To switch the machine off press the red stop button 88 Mitre saw mode fig A To switch the machine on keep the guard retraction lever 12 squeezed and press the trigger switch 1A To switch the machine off release the trigger switch Basic saw cuts Sawing in mitre saw mode It is dangerous to operate without guarding Guards must be in position when sawing Always clamp the workpiece when cutting non ferrous metals Use the E34906 clamp General handling In the mitre saw mode the sawhead is automatically locked in the upper park position Squeezing the head lock release lever will unlock the sawhead Never seek to prevent the lower guard returning to its park position when the cut is completed The minimum length of offcut material is 10 mm When cutting short material min 190 mm to the left or the right of the blade the use of the optional material clamp is recommended When cutting UPVC sections a supporting piece made out of timber with a complementary profile should be placed beneath the material being cut to provide the correct level of support Vertical straight cross cut fig S Set the rotating table to 0 and make sure that the locating plunger is engaged Pull down the rotating table clamping knob Place the wood to be cut against the fence Take hold of the control handle and press in the head lo
18. needs repair please contact your dealer or the Elu Head Office for the address of the nearest Elu authorized repair agent please refer to the back of this manual Alternatively a list of authorized Elu repair agents and full details on our after sales service are available on the Internet at www 2helpu com GUARANTEE ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY If your Elu product becomes defective due to faulty materials or workmanship within 12 months from the date of purchase we guarantee to replace all defective parts free of charge or at our discretion replace the unit free of charge provided that The product has not been misused Repairs have not been attempted by unauthorized persons Proof of purchase date is provided This guarantee is offered as an extra benefit and is additional to consumers statutory rights en 8 25 E N G L I S H
19. nnect one hose to the under table guard Connect one hose to the small diameter outlet 11 and one to the large diameter outlet 23 using the corresponding spouts Connect the hoses to the 3 way connector Connect the single outlet of the 3 way connector to the hose from the dust extractor Connecting saw bench position Replace the saw blade guard by the guard supplied with the dust extraction kit and connect the hose from the under table guard to it Proceed as for mitre saw position Mitre saw extra support length stop fig A4 The extra support and length stop can be mounted on the left hand side or on the right hand side or with two sets on either side Fit the items 34 41 onto the two guide rails 35 Use the inclinable support 36 for cross cutting 210 mm wide boards 15 mm thick Roller support table fig A5 In mitre saw mode the roller support table can be mounted on the left hand side or on the right hand side or with two sets on either side In saw bench mode it can also be mounted in front or at the rear of the saw table Side extension table fig A6 The side extension table increases the distance from the rip fence to the blade to 600 mm or more depending on the rod length fitted to the machine and the clamped position of the table The side extension table must be used in conjunction with guide rails 35 option The adjustable table is equipped with an engraved scale along its fro
20. nsion cords for outdoor use When the tool is used outdoors always use extension cords intended for outdoor use and marked accordingly 6 Store idle tools When not in use Power Tools must be stored in a dry place and locked up securely out of reach of children 7 Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery They can be caught in moving parts Preferably wear rubber gloves and non slip footwear when working outdoors Wear protective hair covering to keep long hair out of the way 8 Wear safety goggles Also use a face or dust mask in case the operations produce dust or flying particles 9 Beware of maximum sound pressure Take appropriate measures for the protection of hearing if the sound pressure of 85 dB A is exceeded 10 Secure workpiece Use clamps or a vice to hold the workpiece It is safer and it frees both hands to operate the tool 11 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times 12 Avoid unintentional starting Do not carry the plugged in tool with a finger on the switch Be sure that the switch is released when plugging in 13 Stay alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate the tool when you are tired 14 Disconnect tool Shut off power and wait for the tool to come to a complete standstill before leaving it unattended Unplug the tool when not in use before servicing or changing accessories 15 Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Always check that adjusting keys and wrenches are remov
21. nt edge and mounted on a sturdy base which clamps to the guide rods Fit the extension table to the right hand side of the machine for continuity of the distance scale on both tables Single sliding table fig A7 This sliding table 44 allows for board sizes to the left of the blade up to 1200 x 900 mm The guide rods are mounted on a sturdy alloy extrusion which is quickly detachable from the machine and yet fully adjustable is all planes The fence incorporates a full length measuring tape for quick positioning of an adjustable stop and an adjustable support for narrow workpieces Transporting Always transport your saw in saw bench mode with the upper blade guard fitted Remove the legs Maintenance Your Elu Power Tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning Lubrication The bearings of the motor are pre lubricated and watertight Slightly oil the rotating table bearing surface where it slides on the lip of the fixed table at regular intervals Clean the parts subject to accumulation of sawdust and chips periodically with a dry brush Unwanted tools and the environment Take your tool to an authorized Elu repair agent where it will be disposed of in an environmentally safe way Elu After Sales service All Elu products are thoroughly tested before leaving the factory However if the product
22. ocket outlet Only fit 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs fitted with the correctly rated fuse 1 The cable wire colours or a letter will be marked at the connection points of most good quality plugs Attach the wires to their respective points in the plug see below Brown is for Live L 2 blue is for Neutral N 4 and green yellow is for Earth E Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug ensure that the cable restraint 3 is holding the outer sheath of the cable firmly and that the leads are correctly fixed at the terminal screws Never use a light socket Never connect the live L or neutral N wires to the earth pin marked E or Using an extension cable If an extension cable is required use an approved extension cable suitable for the power input of this machine see technical data The minimum conductor size is 1 5 mm2 When using a cable reel always unwind the cable completely Also refer to the table below Conductor size mm2 Cable rating Amperes 0 75 6 1 00 10 1 50 15 2 50 20 4 00 25 Cable length m 7 515 25 30 45 60 Voltage Amperes Cable rating Amperes 230 0 2 0 6 6 6 6 6 6 2 1 3 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 5 5 0 6 6 6 6 10 15 5 1 7 0 10 10 10 10 15 15 7 1 12 0 15 15 15 15 20 20 115 120 12 1 20 0 20 20 20 20 25 Assembly and adjustment Prior to assembly and adjustment always unplug the tool The
23. ries caused by touching the rotating parts In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations and the implementation of safety devices certain residual risks cannot be avoided These are Impairment of hearing Risk of accidents caused by the uncovered parts of the rotating saw blade Risk of injury when changing the blade Risk of squeezing fingers when opening the guards Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when sawing wood especially oak beech and MDF Package contents The package contains 1 Partly assembled machine 4 Legs 1 Top guard for bench saw position 1 Under table guard for mitre saw position 1 Plastic bag containing 1 pin spanner 1 Allen key 6 mm 1 Skinpack containing 1 dual height rip fence E34969 1 push stick 1 30 teeth TCT saw blade 1 Instruction manual 1 Exploded drawing Check for damage to the tool parts or accessories which may have occurred during transport Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this manual prior to operation Remove the saw from the packaging material carefully Description fig A1 A4 Your Elu flip over sawing machine has been designed to operate as a mitre saw or as a saw bench to perform the four main sawing operations of ripping cross cutting bevelling and mitring easily accurately and safely using the following materials wood wood products aluminium and plastic Mitre saw mode In mitre saw mode the sawing machine i
24. s used in vertical mitre or bevel position Saw bench mode Turned over on its central axis the sawing machine is used to perform the standard ripping operation and for sawing wide pieces by manually feeding the workpiece into the blade A1 1 On off switch 1A Trigger switch 2 Side panel 3 Leg clamping wingnut 4 Leg 5 Foot 6 Mitre saw table 7 Fence 8 Rotating table location plunger 9 Fixed lower rear guard 10 Fixed upper blade guard 11 Dust extraction adapter 12 Head lock release lever 13 Blade bolt 14 Outer flange 15 Moving lower guard 16 Rotating table 17 Rotating table clamp 18 Mitre scales 19 Table release lever A2 20 Control handle 21 Depth stop rod 22 Height adjuster 23 Dust extraction adapter 24 Bevel clamp handle 25 Saw table retention bracket 26 Table locking device 27 Riving knife clamp knob 28 Motor housing Saw bench mode A3 29 Upper blade guard 30 Riving knife 31 Saw bench table 32 Mitre fence optional 33 Dual height parallel fence E N G L I S H en 4 21 Optional accessories For use in mitre saw mode A3 32 Mitre fence E34967 A4 34 Adjustable stand 760 mm max height E34901 35 Support guide rails 1 000 mm E34903 35 Support guide rails 500 mm E34902 36 Inclinable support E34922 37 Swivelling stop E34904 38 Length stop for short workpieces to be used with guide rails 35 E34905 39 Support with removable stop E34908 40 Support with stop removed E34907 41 Materia
25. set Lift the rotating table clamp 17 pull up the rotating table location plunger 8 and rotate it counterclockwise a quarter of a turn fig A1 Grip the control handle 20 fig A1 compress the guard retraction lever 12 and lower the saw about halfway fig A2 Turn the sawhead with its rotating table to the required position Push down the rotating table clamp 17 The rotating table location plunger 8 will engage automatically fig A1 Using the red marks 67 the rotating table 16 can be set to any mitre angle left or right between 0 and 45 fig H angles between 0 and 30 use the red marks nearest to the slot angles between 30 and 45 use the outer red mark 68 Proceed as for pre set positions The rotating table location plunger cannot be used for intermediate angles Always make a trial cut in a piece of waste wood to check for accuracy Adjusting the bevel position fig J The sawhead can be tilted from the vertical position to 45 left to enable bevel cuts to be made at any angle between these two limits Standing behind the machine release the bevel clamp handle 24 it allows a ratchet type action when full rotation of the handle is not possible Tilt the sawhead to the required angle on the bevel scale 69 The pointer 70 is on the fixed cast part of the bevel bracket 71 Tighten the bevel clamp handle 24 and leave it in horizontal position Checking
26. sure of 85 dB A is exceeded Weighted root mean square acceleration value according to DIN 45675 TGS173 lt 2 5 m s2 T V Rheinland Product and Safety GmbH TRPS Am Grauen Stein 1 D 51105 K ln Germany Cert No BM 9910081 01 Director Engineering and Product Development Horst Gro mann Elu International Richard Klinger Stra e 40 D 65510 Idstein Germany E N G L I S H E N G L I S H en 2 19 Safety instructions When using Power Tools always observe the safety regulations applicable in your country to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury Read the following safety instructions before attempting to operate this product Keep these instructions in a safe place General 1 Keep work area clean Cluttered areas and benches can cause accidents 2 Consider work area environment Do not expose Power Tools to humidity Keep work area well lit Do not use Power Tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases 3 Guard against electric shock Prevent body contact with earthed surfaces e g pipes radiators cookers and refrigerators For use under extreme conditions e g high humidity when metal swarf is being produced etc electric safety can be improved by inserting an isolating transformer or a FI earth leakage circuit breaker 4 Keep children away Do not let children come into contact with the tool or extension cord Supervision is required for those under 16 years of age 5 Exte
27. to your dealer as soon as they are discovered Ensure that the upper portion of the saw blade is completely enclosed in the mitre sawing mode Do not use the saw without the guards in position in good working order and properly maintained Ensure that the arm is securely fixed in the working position in the bench sawing mode Ensure that the arm is securely fixed when bevelling in the bench saw mode Take care when grooving during the bench saw operation by using appropriate guarding system Slotting is not allowed Additional safety rules for mitre saws Make sure that the blade rotates in the correct direction Keep the blade sharp Do not use blades of larger or smaller diameter than recommended For the proper blade rating refer to the technical data Make sure all locking knobs and clamp handles are tight before starting any operation Check periodically that the motor air slots are clean and free of chips Disconnect the machine from the mains before carrying out any maintenance work or when changing the blade 20 en 3 E N G L I S H Before using any accessory consult the instruction manual The improper use of an accessory can cause damage Allow the motor to reach full speed before cutting Raise the blade from the kerf in the workpiece prior to releasing the switch Do not wedge anything against the fan to hold the motor shaft Never place either hand in the blade area when the s
28. ver 19 to the left lift the front edge of the table and flip it back through 180 until the teeth of the table locking device 26 automatically engage the saw blade retention lever to secure it in the saw bench mode fig N2 Adjusting the riving knife fig A2 F3 amp O In the mitre saw mode the riving knife 30 must be adjusted up and out of the way by unscrewing the clamp knob 27 and moving the riving knife until it can be rotated up fig F3 In the saw bench mode the correct position is for the top of the riving knife 30 to be no more than 2 mm below the highest tooth of the blade 59 and the body of the radius to be a maximum of 3 8 mm from the tips of the saw blade teeth Also the riving knife must be completely in line with the rear of the saw blade fig O If adjustment is required proceed as follows Unlock the clamp knob 27 slide the knob forwards or backwards in its slot and tighten the clamp knob fig A2 The bracket securing the riving knife to the machine must be at least 3 mm away from the blade teeth Always check that the riving knife clamp knob is tightly secured Fitting the upper blade guard fig P The upper blade guard 29 is designed to be quickly and easily attached via a spring loaded plunger 80 to the hole 81 in the riving knife 30 once it has been positioned through the worktable for saw bench mode Secure the upper blade guard 29 to the riving knife by pulling th
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