Charnwood W618 User manual

8” CAST IRON SAWBENCH

WITH SLIDING CARRIAGE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL: W618

Charnwood, Cedar Court, Walker Road, Bardon Hill, Leicestershire,

LE67 1TU

Tel. 01530 516926 Fax. 01530 516929

email; [email protected] website; www.charnwood.net

Introduction

To get the most out of your new table saw, please read through this manual and safety

instructions before use. Please also save the instructions in case you need to refer to

them at a later date.

Technical data

Voltage/frequency 230 V ~ 50 Hz

Motor (Induction) 1100 watts

Table size 535mm x 400mm

Table size with extension table 535mm x 1000mm

Saw blade diameter 200mm

Bore size 30mm

Maximum depth of cut at 90 degrees 60mm

Maximum depth of cut at 45 degrees 40mm

Cuttining width with extension table 750mm

Net weight 69kg

Main components

A. On / Off Switch E. Guide fence

B. Raising Handwheel F. Mitre guide

C. Tilting handwheel G. Blade guard

D. Extension table H. Sliding carriage

Safety Rules

As with all machines, there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the use of this circular saw-

bench. Use the machine with the respect and caution demanded where safety precautions are con-

cerned. When normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator can

result.

Read, understand and follow the safety and operating instructions found in this manual. Know the

limitations and hazards associated with this circular sawbench.

Electrical grounding. Make certain that the machine frame is electrically grounded and that a ground

lead is included in the incoming electrical service. In cases where a cord and plug are used, make cer-

tain that the grounding plug connects to a suitable ground. Follow the grounding procedure indicated in

the local electrical code.

Eye safety. Wear an approved safety shield, goggles, or glasses to protect eyes. (NOTE: Common eye

glasses are not safety glasses.)

Personal protection. Before operating the machine, remove tie, rings, watch and other jewelry and roll

up sleeves above the elbows. Remove all loose outer clothing and confine long hair. Protective type

footwear should be used. Do not wear gloves.

Guards. Keep the machine guards in place for every operation for which they can be used. If any

guards are removed for maintenance, DO NOT OPERATE the machine until the guards are re-installed.

Work area. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, saw dust, oil and other

liquids to minimize the danger of tripping or slipping. Be sure the table is free of all scrap, foreign materi-

al and tools before starting to cut. Make certain the work area is well lighted and that a proper exhaust

system is used to minimize dust. We recommend the use of anti-skid floor strips on the floor area where

the operatornormally stands and that each machine’s work area is marked off. Provide adequate work

space around the machine.

Operator position. Maintain a balanced stance and keep your body under control at all times. Do not

stand in line with the saw blade or work piece and do not allow anyone else to do so. Never climb on or

near the saw.

Do not overreach. Use a support table or have a helper or “tailman” take stock away from the back

side of the blade.

Housekeeping. Before turning on machine, remove all extra equipment such as keys, wrenches, scrap,

and cleaning rags away from the saw.

Careless acts. Give the work you are doing your undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a

conversation, and “horseplay” are careless acts that can result in serious injury.

Disconnect machine before performing any service or maintenance or when changing blades. A

machine under repair should be RED TAGGED to show it should not be used until the maintenance is

complete.

Alignment. Check the alignment of the splitter, fence and miter slot to the blade. A caution decal is

installed on each guard and splitter to remind the operator of the dangers of mis-alignment.

Maintain tools in top condition. Check the saw blade for cracks or missing teeth. Do not use a

cracked or dull blade or one with missing teeth or improper set. Make sure the blade is securely locked

on the arbor.

Hand safety. Keep hands clear of the blade area. Do not reach past the blade to clear parts or scrap

with the saw blade running. Never saw free hand. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where

a sudden slip could cause your hand to contact the blade.

Safety devices. Always use the splitter, blade guard, push stick and other safety devices for all opera-

tions where they can be used. On operations such as dadoing or molding where the blade guard cannot

be used, use feather boards, fixtures and other safety devices and use extreme caution. Reinstall the

splitter and blade guard immediately after completing the operation that required their removal.

Saw blade rotation. Be sure the saw blade rotates clockwise when viewed from the motor side (left

side) of the machine.

Adjustments. Make all adjustments to the machine and operational setup with the power off. Never

remove the insert with the blade running.

Material condition. Do not attempt to saw boards with loose knots or with nails or other foreign materi-

al, on its surface. Do not attempt to saw twisted, warped, bowed or “in wind” stock unless one edge has

been jointed for guiding purposes prior to sawing.

Large stock. Do not attempt to saw long or wide boards unsupported where spring or weight could

cause the board to shift position.

Job completion. If the operator leaves the machine area for any reason, he should turn “off” the power

to the table saw motor and wait until the saw blade comes to a complete stop before his departure. In

addition, if the operation is complete, he should clean the table saw and the work area. NEVER clean off

the table saw with power “on” and NEVER use the hands to clear sawdust and debris; use a brush.

If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of this circular sawbench, obtain advice from your

supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.

Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate this machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol,

or any medication.

Health hazards. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction

activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some

examples of these chemicals are:

* Lead from lead-based paint.

* Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.

* Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your

exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment,

such as those dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Use proper extension cord: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an exten-

sion cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized

cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. If in doubt, use the next

heavier gauge the smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

General Safety Procedures for Table Saw

This machine has been built exclusively for woodworking. Do not alter the design of the machine or use

it for purposes not intended by the manufacturer. The manufacturer is not liable for damage or injury,

which results from incorrect assembly, operation or electrical connections. This machine must be operat-

ed under strict safety regulations. This is the only way to reduce the risk of accidents.

Location

Certain types of woods. press boards, etc. produce hazardous dust emissions when being processed.

For this reason, processing procedures must be performed with an exhaust unit (air speed at the con-

nection points: 20m/s) Be sure to switch on the machine and the exhaust unit simultaneously. The main

cable plug must be connected as appropriate for the electrical installation and must have an earth lead

(or a directly earth conductor for 380 V). It is advisable to have a qualified electrical connection.

Appropriate lighting must be provided in the work area.

The Operator

Read the operating manual carefully to prevent machine accidents. Never work while under the influ-

ence of drugs, alcohol or medications. Wear tight-fitting work clothes, safety goggles and safety shoes

and tie back long hair. Remove rings, wrist watches and bracelets before working.

Ear protection is recommended. Never climb onto the machine table: the machine may fall and cause

injuries.

Keep children and visitors out of the work area.

Before working

Check that the sawing tool type is suited for the intended work. Immediately replace damaged or dull

sawing tools. Only work with the appropriate standard accessories. Always work with well-sharpened

sawing tools increase the risk of wood kick back. Note the correct rotational direction. As a general rule,

check that sawing tool wrenches and other items have been removed. Check that the sawing tool can

rotate freely and does not contact the limit stop, the safety equipment, the work piece or other objects.

Keep out of the kick-back zone.

While working

Wood must be hand fed uniformly and without jerking into the sawing tool, slightly more slowly when

processing hard wood or work pieces, which produce large amounts of dust. Never move the work piece

during a processing operation. Avoid uncomfortable working stances to reduce the risk of contacting the

rotating sawing tool. Do not bend over the rotating sawing tool. Remove debris from the machine table

only when the machine is off. Never use the machine table as a worktable while the sawing tool is rotat-

ing.

After working

Never leave the machine operating without supervision. Remain at the machine until the sawing tool has

come to a complete stop. Remove debris and clean the machine and surrounding area so that the

machine is ready to use the next time.

Machine maintenance

Unplug the mains cable before any mechanical or electrical work is per-formed or when the sawing tool

is changed. Regularly lubricate mechanical parts: threaded rods, gears, driving chains, hinges, sliding

parts,etc.

Grounding Instructions

Caution: This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock.

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric

current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an

equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet

that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified

electrician.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The

conductor, with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes, is the

equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not

connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely

understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded. Use only three wire extension

cords that have three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.

Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

- Using M8 X 12mm coach bolts and M8 nuts bolt together two ‘A’ frames using two legs,

one long strut in the middle and a short strut at the top (Fig.1 and Fig.2).

- Join the two ‘A’ frames together using the remaining long

bars in the middle and two short bars at the top (Fig.3).

- Fit the four rubber feet to the bottom of the legs

(Fig.4).

- Place the saw table on the stand, lining up the

slots in the base of the saw table with the holes on

the top of the stand. Bolt in place using 4 off M8

Hexegan head bolts and 4 off M8 nut (Fig.5)

Fig.1 Fig.2

Fig.3

Fig.4

Fig.5

- Attatch the two sliding carriage support arms to the

underside of the cast iron saw table using 4 off M6 x

50mm countersunk bolts and 4 off M6 nut and washer

(Fig.6)

- Place an M6 x 16mm hexagen head bolt in each of

the 4 clearance holes on the two support arms and

loosely put an M6 nut and washer on the bottom of

each (Fig.7)

- Slide the extruded carriage arm onto the

four M6 x 16mm bolts (Fig.8)

- Slide the sliding carriage table onto the extruded arm and then using a straight edge

across the sliding table and the saw table fit and adjust the four M6 x 30mm hexagen

head bolts until the sliding table is approximately 0.5mm above the saw table

(Fig.9,10,11).

- When the level is set correctly tighten the

four M6 nuts on the M6 x 16mm hexagen

head bolts underneath the extruded arm on

the suport arms (Fig.12)

Fig.6

Fig.7

Fig.8

Fig.9

Fig.10

Fig.11

Fig.12

- Fit an end stop in each end of the extruded carriage

arm (Fig,13).

- Slide the two connecting blocks into the

T-slot on the angled fence making sure the

clamp block is slid in first (Fig.14).

- Slide the T-bolt of the left hand connecting block into

the T-slot of the sliding carriage table (Fig.15).

- Line up the clamp connecting block with the front 20mm diameter hole in the sliding

carriage table (Fig.16), then fit the clamp arm into place and tighten the grub screw in the

side of the sliding carriage table (Fig.17).

- To set the fence to 90 degrees press the stop up on the front eccentric bush and push

the angle fence up against the stop (Fig.18) making sure the wooden block on the end is

just missing the blade. Check the 90 degree angle is correct then lock off the kipp

handles in both connecting blocks (Fig. 19 & 20).

Fig.13

Fig.14

Fig.15

Fig.16 Fig.17

Fig.18 Fig.19 Fig.20

- If the angle fence is not set at 90 degrees then undo the grub screw in the side of the

sliding carriage table and using a flat screwdriver turn the eccentric bush until the angle is

correct then tighten the grub screw (Fig21 & 22).

- To set the angle fence to angles between

45 and 90 degrees undo the 3 kipp

handles and slide the fence to the required

angle on the scale on the sliding carriage

table and lock off the 3 kipp handles

(Fig.23).

- Slide the flip over stop into the T-slot on top of the

angled fence (Fig. 24).

- The fence can also be used at the rear of

the sliding carriage table if you prefer to push

the timber against the fence at the front

(Fig.25).

Fig.21 Fig.22

Fig.23

Fig.24

Fig.25

- Place an M6 x 30mm domed pozi head screw and washer in the 3 holes in the front

and rear of the main table. Attatch an M6 square nut to each. Slide the extruded support

arms onto the nuts so that the nut sits in the T-slot (Fig.26, 27, 28, 29).

- The extension table is supplied with several M6 shim washers to allow you to set the

height level with the main table (Fig.30). Place an M6 x 15mm domed pozi screw with

washer into each of the 6 holes on the extension table lip. Put the required number of

shim washers onto the screws and hold in place using an M6 nut. Screw the nut on so

there is a 2mm gap between the nut and shim washers (Fig.31).

- Slide the extension table

into place sliding the M6 nut

into the support arms T-slot

making sure the shim

washers are on top of the

extrusion. Slide all 6 nuts

and screws into place and

tighten (Fig.32 & 33).

Fig.26 Fig.28

Fig.27 Fig.29

Fig.30 Fig.31

Fig.32 Fig.33

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