Maintenance - Freud FTR250 Bedienungsanleitung

2. CUTTING WITH THE BLADE INCLINED AND TURN-
TABLE AT 0º (Fig.6) (Optional accessory)
- Move guide X outwards, in the direction of the arrow,
or even out of the machine for better operation.
- Release the motor unit by loosening lever O (Fig.2).
- Turn the motor unit, selecting the required inclination
using the graduated scale R1 (Fig.1) and lock lever O
once more.
3. USE OF THE MITRE SAW
WARNING – Make sure that the lock button E (Fig.1)
is in the release position.
- Set the upper bench to the maximum height.
- Always start with the motor unit in rest position (raised
with the safety hook fitted)
- Fix the material to be cut firmly to the cutting plane.
- Start and wait for the blade to reach maximum revolu-
tions.
- Press the button releasing the motor unit.
- Gradually lower the motor unit and cut.
4. BLADE START AND STOP
WARNING – make sure that the moving protector is
in the correct position when the blade is at rest
(raised).
The machine is provided with a switch C (Fig.1) with
push button, which is used to start and stop the blade. It
is possible to block the switch 'ON' by pressing the lock
button E (Fig.1)
WARNING – engaging the lock button disables
the safety device provided by the manufacturer
and enables push-button start. It is recom-
mended that this device be used with the utmost
caution and ONLY when using the machine as a
circular saw.
To release the switch again, it is only necessary to press
the button and release.
5. USE OF THE CLAMP (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)
- Raise the saw to be able to place the wood board or
the aluminium pipe on the bench for cutting and in
position with respect to guide M (Fig.1).
- Fit the clamp Z4 (Fig.5) if it is not already fitted, and
turn the bolt until the clamp press firmly on the piece to
be cut, making sure that it do not move, to avoid any
accident.
- Once the operation is complete, loosen the clamp to
release the piece and change the position for the next
job.
6. USE OF THE UPPER BENCH
To use the upper plane, proceed as follows:
- Make sure that the lock button E (Fig.1) is released
(standing out).
- Lower the blade unit completely and lock with pin P
(Fig.1a).
- Release handles H (Fig.3) and select the height of the
upper plane, proceeding to lock the handles once
more.
7. USE OF THE STOP GUIDE FOR THE UPPER
BENCH (Fig.7)
Use as follows:
- Insert guide T in the upper bench.
- Select the cutting width.
- Lock guide T by tightening butterfly U followed by
butterfly S.
8. MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIES
The machine is supplied with the uptake nozzle included
B (Fig.2) and may therefore be connected easily to any
vacuum cleaner.
9. MISUSE
The functions and use of the tool that you have bought
are only as indicated in this manual.
Any other use of the tool is entirely prohibited.
• Do not cut aluminium or steel on the upper plane.
• Always use sharp blades suitable for the cut to be
made.
• Do not use the machine without the described
protection.
• Not suitable for foodstuffs.
• Use the machine only for cutting wood, aluminium
profiles, PVC tubes, steel pipes and only with the
right blade.
The cutting of any other material is entirely prohib-
ited.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING - before any maintenance operation,
unplug the machine.
1. LUBRICATION
The mitre saw is delivered with in all moving parts of the
motor and gearbox entirely lubricated and needs no
further lubrication operations.
Regular lubrication is recommended of the joints of the
moving controls.
2. ORDINARY CLEANING
WARNING - avoid touching the handle with hands
dirty with oil or grease. In such an event, clean
immediately.
- Carefully clean the machine after use with dry com-
pressed air.
3. DISPOSAL
When the life of the machine is at an end or when it can
no longer be repaired, make sure that the scrap is
disposed of in observance of current regulations in the
country of use and that the operation is undertaken by
specialised personnel authorised in the matter.
PART REPLACEMENT
WARNING – before carrying out any replacement,
unplug the machine.
1. REPLACING THE SAW BLADE I (Fig.1)
Replace as follows:
- Set the head to fully open (Fig.1)
- Raise the upper bench as far as is allowed.
- Release the moving protection Q (Fig.2) working on
button Q1 (Fig.1a) and raise completely.
- Fit the spanner provided in the holes of the clamp,
keeping the shaft locked with another tubular spanner
supplied by the manufacturer, and unscrew the left bolt
until the saw blade is released (Fig.2).
- Push the blade to the left and upwards at the same
time to remove it from its housing. Then extract down-
wards.
- Fit the new saw blade, making sure that the teeth are
directed towards the part indicated by the arrow on the
blade cover; fit well to the shaft and lower the moving
protection.