Silverline 546534 - Cutting Techniques and Procedures; Compound, Chop, and Slide Cuts; Making a Cut; Maintenance and Adjustments

DIY 1450W Sliding Mitre Saw 546534
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Compound mitre cuts:
• A compound mitre cut involves using a mitre angle and a bevel angle at the same time. It is used
to make picture frames, cut mouldings, make boxes and sloping sides, and for roof framing
• Always make a test cut on a piece of scrap wood before cutting the workpiece
• Ifmakingacompoundmitrecut,settherequiredbevelangle(see‘Adjustingthebevelangle’)
andmitreangle(see‘Adjustingthemitreangle’)rst,thenproceedtocutting
Chop cuts:
• Thesecutsareusedforcuttingsmallornarrowpieces/sectionsofmaterial
• The cutting head is gently pushed down to cut through the secured workpiece
• The Slide Rails Mechanism (12) should be locked in place at the rearmost position on the Slide
Rails (41)
Slide cuts:
• The saw’s Slide Rail (41) system allows the saw to make slide cuts
• To completely free up the cutting head, allowing it to glide smoothly, loosen the Slide Rail
Locking Knob (30)
• During the cut, the Blade (36) is lowered into the workpiece then pushed back to the rear of the
Blade Channel (6) to complete the cut
• Useslidecutsforcuttingwiderpiecesofmaterial(see‘Specications’formaximumworkpiece
sizes)
Making a cut:
1. Withthesawdisconnectedfromthemainspower,ensuretherequiredsettings—suchasmitre
angleandbevelangle—aresetandlockedonthesaw
2. PlacetheworkpieceatontheMitreTable(42)withoneedgesecurelyagainsttheFence
(14 & 4)
Note:
• If the board is warped, place the convex side against the Fence (Fig. IV)
• If the concave side is placed against the Fence, the board could break and jam the Blade
• Use the Workpiece Clamp (38) (see ‘Fitting the Workpiece Clamp’) on either side of the cutting
head where necessary to secure the workpiece
• Use the Workpiece Supports (15) (see ‘Adjusting the workpiece supports’) if necessary to help
stabilise longer workpieces
3. Perform a dry run with the cutting head on the workpiece, ensuring the cutting head is free to
move up and down, and free to glide smoothly on the Slide Rails (41)
4. Connect the saw to mains power
5. HoldtheOperatingHandle(7)rmlyandsqueezetheON/OFFTriggerSwitch(24)
6. Allow the Blade (36) to reach maximum speed, then press the Blade Guard Safety Latch (8) and
slowly lower the Blade into and through the workpiece, allowing the speed of the Blade to do all
the work (there should be no need to apply undue pressure on the Handle)
7. Whenthecutiscompleted,releasetheON/OFFTriggerSwitchthenallowtheBladetostop
completely before raising the cutting head
8. Remove the workpiece only when the Blade is completely stopped and the Blade Guard (1) has
completely retracted to cover all of the Blade’s teeth
Accessories
• A full range of accessories including saw blades, additional clamps and personal protective
equipmentisavailablefromyourSilverlinestockist
• Spare parts can be obtained from toolsparesonline.com
Maintenance
WARNING: ALWAYS ensure the tool is unplugged from mains power before adjusting,
changing or calibrating any of the tool’s parts, or performing any maintenance or cleaning the tool.
Bevel angle adjustment
Checking 0° angle
• Ensure the cutting head is down and locked with the Cutting Head Latching Pin (28) so that the
Blade (36) is in the Blade Channel (6)
• Set the bevel angle to 0° (see ‘Adjusting the bevel angle’)
• Raise the cutter head by releasing the latching pin, then check that the bevel is still set to 0°
• PlaceasetsquareonthetablewithoneshortedgeagainsttheMitreTable(42)andtheother
short edge against the Blade (avoiding the saw teeth)
Note:IftheBladeisnotsquare(90°)withtheMitreTable,adjustmentandcalibrationisrequired.
Changing 0° angle
• Loosen the Bevel Locking Knob (29) and set the bevel angle to 0°
• Checkthe0°anglebyusingasquareagainstthesurfaceoftheBlade(36)andtheMitreTable
(42)
• Set the bevel angle to 45°
• LoosentheBevelStop/CalibrationScrew(31)lockingnut(ImageR)
• RaiseorlowertheScrewbyrotatingclockwise/anticlockwiseusingthe4mmHexKey(20)
(Image R)
• Recheckthe0°angleusingasquare
• Once0°angleisachieved,tightentheBevelStop/CalibrationScrewnuttosecuretheScrew
in place
Checking 45° angle
• After calibrating the bevel gauge to true 0°, set the bevel angle to 45° and check the Bevel Angle
Indicator (43) matches the Bevel Angle Gauge (22)
• Use an appropriate tool to measure and check the 45° bevel angle of the Blade (36) (Image S)
• Ifthetoolisoutandnottrue45°,consultaqualiedSilverlineservicetechnician
Mitre angle 90° adjustment
The major adjustment of the mitre angle 0° position is achieved by altering the Fixed Fence (14)
position.
1. Set the mitre angle to 0° (See ‘Adjusting the mitre angle’) according to the Mitre Gauge (17) and
the Mitre Angle Indicator (16)
2. Remove the Sliding Fence (4)
3. Lower the cutting head and lock in place with the Cutting Head Latching Pin (28) so that the
Blade (36) is in the Blade Channel (6)
4. Useasetsquaretocheckthe90°anglebetweentheFixedFence(14)andtheBlade(ImageT)
5. IftheFenceisnotsquarewiththeBlade,loosentheFenceAlignmentScrews(35)andmake
minoradjustmentsuntiltheFixedFenceis90°squareonbothsidesoftheBlade(ImageU)
6. Retighten the Fence Alignment Screws
7. Release the Cutting Head Latching Pin and allow the cutter head to return to the raised position
Replacing the throat plate
IMPORTANT: If the Throat Plate (44) is damaged or heavily worn, it must be replaced to ensure safe
operation of the tool.
1. Remove the Fence (14) and Sliding Fence (4) from the Mitre Table (42)
2. Set the cutter head bevel to 45°
3. Unscrew the Throat Plate (44) screws and remove the Throat Plate (Image V)
4. CleantheBladeChannel(6)andtthenewThroatPlate
5. Retighten Throat Plate screws
6. RettheFenceensuringitis90°squarewiththeBlade(36)(see‘Mitreangle90°adjustment’)
General inspection
• Regularlycheckthatallthexingscrewsandboltsaretight
• Inspect the tool’s Power Cord (25) prior to each use, for damage or wear. Repairs should be
carried out by an authorised Silverline service centre. This advice also applies to extension cords
used with this tool
Cleaning
• Keepyourtoolcleanatalltimes.Dirtanddustwillcauseinternalpartstowearquickly,and
shorten the machine’s service life. Clean the body of your machine with a soft brush or dry cloth.
If available, use clean, dry, compressed air to blow through the ventilation holes
• Clean the tool casing with a soft damp cloth using a mild detergent. Do not use alcohol, petrol
or strong cleaning agents
• Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts
• Lubrication
• Slightly lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals with a suitable spray lubricant
• Brushes
• Over time the carbon brushes inside the motor may become worn
• Excessively worn brushes may cause loss of power, intermittent failure, or visible sparking
• To replace the brushes, remove the Brush Access Covers (10) from both sides of the motor (Image
W). Remove the worn brushes and replace with new (Image X), then replace the covers
• Alternatively, have the tool serviced at an authorised Silverline service centre
Note: Always replace carbon brushes in pairs.
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