Morning all. I work for Kingfisher group as the quality manager for power tools and this is one of my range of tools. Erbauer is one of Kingfishers own brand tools. It was very interesting to watch this video and looks like you're enjoying using the tool. In answer to the lever question, bevel and mitre can be locked/released from the front of the saw, without having to reach to the rear of the tool. The circular button keeps the mitre unlocked to allow quick adjust but it always should be sucured for the cut by using the red lever at the end. Looks like you're using the MacAllister stand in the video. There is also an Erbauer one available that has wheels, a greater weight capacity and can be collapsed easily.
@@dan7777 Hi Dan. Lockdown has been manic for the business. Erbauer tools have been flying off the shelves. They will come back in stock in next couple of months. On SFX website the 254 is showing as available at the moment but area dependent. If you have any of the EXT 18V tools, the cordless mitre saw is a great addition.
Paul can I ask how long should the blade spin after cutting. Mine spins for ages is there ema test I can try to see if it’s working. I only set it up yesterday. I’m thinking the electronic brake isn’t working. Anybody help please ?
Can NOT get my brand new saw to cut at 90 degrees, have loosened the back plate and adjusted it as far as it will move and its still .5 of a mm out over 75 mm, very disappointed.
Yes sir, thanks for doing this. What can you say about the quality of the machine? I’m about to buy one of these but couldn’t decide yet. Help a lad out ☺️
hi this is not related but i have misplaced the blade removal nut tool for this saw ..I can’t get to the hex key bolt as the guard is in the way..need to change blade and cant
Lift the blade guard and you'll find a black screw to the left side, undo that and you'll be able to slide the blade guard out of the way, revealing the hex screw so you can then remove it and proceed with the blade change.
I have just bought the Erbauer EMIS254S, however the method shown in this video doesn't really adjust the rear fence as other brands do, the holes are just hole to take the fixing bolts and not elongated in anyway so to slide back and forth to square the fence properly like on other brand machines. The fence on mine is approximately 3-4mm out of square but I cant find anywhere even in the manual on how to set the machine up for square etc. Anybody have any ideas how the Erbauer EMIS254S adjusts?
I have the same issue right now, the fence does not really allow adjustment. I got fed up with it the other day getting nowhere, but I next plan to see if the detainer plate at the bottom (shiny plate with the angle markings on it at the bottom, don't know if I'm calling it the right name) can be loosened and move around slightly to square things up that way. It's basically been useless at this point as a mitre saw in any way, only any good for cutting 3x2" to length, which I could do with a hand saw anyway.
@@xavierayayaell546 It's pretty frustrating isn't it!!! I also looked at the silver mitre gauge to see if it was just a case of sliding that left or right to alter the locking points slightly, but again they just look like they have a hole pretty much the same size of the fixing screw rather than being elongated for adjustment. I am considering drilling the holes on the back plate to allow more movement on the fixing bolts, At the moment there's only around 2mm play so by drilling the hole maybe 2mm larger that would give around 4mm play, maybe even drill the mitre gauge holes by 1mm also which will give a little more flexibility? Im finding it a very poor featureless option that you don't really have an option as standard to be able to calibrate the machine which with any kind of machine like this is a must feature to allow accurate cutting. I understand the Erbauer EMIS254S is a more budget friendly option? However I don't think the inclusion of such a basic feature would make the machine anymore costly to produce. Maybe there is another option somewhere on the Erbauer EMIS254S to enable adjustment? I am just trying the general options available on other brand machines. The fact nobody seems to be able to find any information on how to adjust the machine sort of tells me that it's not an option? This lack of such a basic requirement is in my view a huge reason why somebody would not purchase this brand of machine which is a shame as its quite a good machine to use other than this, also at a price over £200 UK price it's not one of the cheapest available. The mane reason I purchased the Erbauer EMIS254S was primarily the double bevel feature which is generally only available on more expensive machines.
Hi, thanks for this vid, I'm trying to get the blade level to the base at a 90. The bevel guide you "just unscrew and move it to zero" (5:30) can't surely be the sole way to set the bevel right angle to the blade? Mine's on 0 degrees and it's clearly out.
Sorry for the delay getting back, I’ve not been very well for a while, hence the lack on videos. Once you’ve got everything as it should be with the beginning section in the video, and you’re happy that the blade is 90• to the bed. The last thing you do is, unscrew the degree indicator (which may not even need to be adjusted) to zero, and then retighten the screw. This doesn’t physically alter the angle of the blade or base, you’re just setting the indicator back where it should be, if it needs to be, after you have reset everything else. Hope this helps? 💂♂️🇬🇧
As far as I can see, there are screws on either side of the guard support arms, this my be how it’s done. Other than this, I would have a look at the manual, as it will show more detail. Sorry I can’t be of more assistance. 💂♂️🇬🇧
I tried to change the blade on this yesterday, the hex bolt is on so tight that nothing will loosen it & now its rounded, how do you chsnge the blade then?
You have probably already done this, and apologies if you have. Did you follow the instructions in the saw’s manual. The only other suggestion I have is, try using a set of grips rather than a spanner, as they will give you more purchase on a stripped nut. Other than this, I don’t know what else to suggest, sorry. 💂♂️🇬🇧
@Cinderfella’s workshop no it didn't come with a manual unfortunately as it is a used one not brand new, I just thought it was a bolt you undid with an allen key, but god knows how you remove it...
Hi ya bud hope you can help, just bought same saw but the guard hits the base before it bottoms out if that makes sense attempted to adjust but it’s still the same, is it meant to be like this? Followed your vid on squaring it up thanks a lot 👍👍
Hi Ben. I have just bought this same saw and have the same problem, of guard hitting base when in 45 degrees. Did you manage to figure out how to solve the problem? Thanks, Clare
@@clarebookerartist hey! Sorry no I’m afraid not.. Screwfix support was terrible and said to return it.. ended up just using the stopper screw on the top
Sorry for the very late reply, I’ve not been too well for a while, so haven’t done anything on social media. If I remember, (as I’m at work so this is from memory) to the left of the guard there is a large’ish black screw, I’m guessing this is to alter the angle of the guard. There is a sliding guide underneath the screw: Undo that. Lift the guard slightly. Re-tighten the screw. You may have to do this a few times until the clearance is enough but not too much. Let me know how you get on.
Again, sorry for the delay in replying; work is very busy at the moment. I’m not entirely sure which part you mean. If you could be a bit more specific I might be able to shed some light on it for you. Thanks for the reply. 👍🏻🇬🇧
@@agrafes6 Actually I had an epiphany moment in the middle of the night, the penny dropped that the lever is the bevel lock... Just tried it and it is. Just the red plastic button thing on the other side now. Thanks.
Just found the button keeps the angle lock button down. What would you use that for? Just quick rough cuts where it doesn't need locking? Be a bit dangerous though wouldn't it?
I've just had the same issue. There are 3 screws to the rear of the saw and the red end of the bevel catch also unscrews. Inside there you use a 19mm socket to tighten the outer nut. Job done
Morning all. I work for Kingfisher group as the quality manager for power tools and this is one of my range of tools. Erbauer is one of Kingfishers own brand tools. It was very interesting to watch this video and looks like you're enjoying using the tool. In answer to the lever question, bevel and mitre can be locked/released from the front of the saw, without having to reach to the rear of the tool. The circular button keeps the mitre unlocked to allow quick adjust but it always should be sucured for the cut by using the red lever at the end. Looks like you're using the MacAllister stand in the video. There is also an Erbauer one available that has wheels, a greater weight capacity and can be collapsed easily.
Hi Paul, can't seem to find this in stock at Screwfix or B&q at the mo. Any issues? Cheers.
@@dan7777 Hi Dan. Lockdown has been manic for the business. Erbauer tools have been flying off the shelves. They will come back in stock in next couple of months. On SFX website the 254 is showing as available at the moment but area dependent. If you have any of the EXT 18V tools, the cordless mitre saw is a great addition.
Paul can I ask how long should the blade spin after cutting. Mine spins for ages is there ema test I can try to see if it’s working. I only set it up yesterday. I’m thinking the electronic brake isn’t working. Anybody help please ?
Can NOT get my brand new saw to cut at 90 degrees, have loosened the back plate and adjusted it as far as it will move and its still .5 of a mm out over 75 mm, very disappointed.
@@shadowman8883 it’s a joke! I’ve tried everything. What’s the point in a mitre that can’t cut 90’s even with tinkering.
Cheers for this, I lost the destructions for it, so this helped loads, have a great day 👍
Cheers for doing this
That music's doing my head right in good vid though.
Sorry about that. I’m new to this so experimenting with the videos, but thanks for the feedback. 👍🏻💂♂️🇬🇧🇺🇦
Nice.. thanks
Yes sir, thanks for doing this. What can you say about the quality of the machine? I’m about to buy one of these but couldn’t decide yet. Help a lad out ☺️
hi this is not related but i have misplaced the blade removal nut tool for this saw ..I can’t get to the hex key bolt as the guard is in the way..need to change blade and cant
Lift the blade guard and you'll find a black screw to the left side, undo that and you'll be able to slide the blade guard out of the way, revealing the hex screw so you can then remove it and proceed with the blade change.
Great video, thanks!
Do you know how to square the blade to the base?...mine just can't cut 90 degrees as the blade is well off square...thanks again!
I have just bought the Erbauer EMIS254S, however the method shown in this video doesn't really adjust the rear fence as other brands do, the holes are just hole to take the fixing bolts and not elongated in anyway so to slide back and forth to square the fence properly like on other brand machines. The fence on mine is approximately 3-4mm out of square but I cant find anywhere even in the manual on how to set the machine up for square etc. Anybody have any ideas how the Erbauer EMIS254S adjusts?
I have the same issue right now, the fence does not really allow adjustment. I got fed up with it the other day getting nowhere, but I next plan to see if the detainer plate at the bottom (shiny plate with the angle markings on it at the bottom, don't know if I'm calling it the right name) can be loosened and move around slightly to square things up that way. It's basically been useless at this point as a mitre saw in any way, only any good for cutting 3x2" to length, which I could do with a hand saw anyway.
@@xavierayayaell546 It's pretty frustrating isn't it!!! I also looked at the silver mitre gauge to see if it was just a case of sliding that left or right to alter the locking points slightly, but again they just look like they have a hole pretty much the same size of the fixing screw rather than being elongated for adjustment. I am considering drilling the holes on the back plate to allow more movement on the fixing bolts, At the moment there's only around 2mm play so by drilling the hole maybe 2mm larger that would give around 4mm play, maybe even drill the mitre gauge holes by 1mm also which will give a little more flexibility?
Im finding it a very poor featureless option that you don't really have an option as standard to be able to calibrate the machine which with any kind of machine like this is a must feature to allow accurate cutting. I understand the Erbauer EMIS254S is a more budget friendly option? However I don't think the inclusion of such a basic feature would make the machine anymore costly to produce.
Maybe there is another option somewhere on the Erbauer EMIS254S to enable adjustment? I am just trying the general options available on other brand machines.
The fact nobody seems to be able to find any information on how to adjust the machine sort of tells me that it's not an option?
This lack of such a basic requirement is in my view a huge reason why somebody would not purchase this brand of machine which is a shame as its quite a good machine to use other than this, also at a price over £200 UK price it's not one of the cheapest available. The mane reason I purchased the Erbauer EMIS254S was primarily the double bevel feature which is generally only available on more expensive machines.
@@xavierayayaell546no it can’t unfortunately
Hi, thanks for this vid, I'm trying to get the blade level to the base at a 90. The bevel guide you "just unscrew and move it to zero" (5:30) can't surely be the sole way to set the bevel right angle to the blade? Mine's on 0 degrees and it's clearly out.
mine too, its garbage
Sorry for the delay getting back, I’ve not been very well for a while, hence the lack on videos.
Once you’ve got everything as it should be with the beginning section in the video, and you’re happy that the blade is 90• to the bed. The last thing you do is, unscrew the degree indicator (which may not even need to be adjusted) to zero, and then retighten the screw.
This doesn’t physically alter the angle of the blade or base, you’re just setting the indicator back where it should be, if it needs to be, after you have reset everything else.
Hope this helps?
💂♂️🇬🇧
@@agrafes6 I gave it away 5 months ago 🤣 got an GCM12 GDL. Hope you’re better.
I’m having problems locking the bevel left or right
How do you align the lazer?
Can you tell me what the red screw is for top left hand side just in front of the dust extractor tube
I believe it’s the depth stop
Is the indent plate adjustable bud?
How do I replace the guard on this saw? Thank you
As far as I can see, there are screws on either side of the guard support arms, this my be how it’s done. Other than this, I would have a look at the manual, as it will show more detail.
Sorry I can’t be of more assistance. 💂♂️🇬🇧
I tried to change the blade on this yesterday, the hex bolt is on so tight that nothing will loosen it & now its rounded, how do you chsnge the blade then?
You have probably already done this, and apologies if you have. Did you follow the instructions in the saw’s manual. The only other suggestion I have is, try using a set of grips rather than a spanner, as they will give you more purchase on a stripped nut.
Other than this, I don’t know what else to suggest, sorry. 💂♂️🇬🇧
@Cinderfella’s workshop no it didn't come with a manual unfortunately as it is a used one not brand new, I just thought it was a bolt you undid with an allen key, but god knows how you remove it...
www.free-instruction-manuals.com/pdf/pa_2127327.pdf
Give this a try. 💂♂️🇬🇧
Hi, please could you tell me where I can get the stand you are using for this mitre saw? Many thanks
Hi, sorry for the late reply. I bought the stand from B&Q when I bought the saw.
I hope this helps. 👍🏻🇬🇧
Hi ya bud hope you can help, just bought same saw but the guard hits the base before it bottoms out if that makes sense attempted to adjust but it’s still the same, is it meant to be like this? Followed your vid on squaring it up thanks a lot 👍👍
Hi Ben. I have just bought this same saw and have the same problem, of guard hitting base when in 45 degrees. Did you manage to figure out how to solve the problem? Thanks, Clare
@@clarebookerartist hey! Sorry no I’m afraid not.. Screwfix support was terrible and said to return it.. ended up just using the stopper screw on the top
Hi Ben, thanks for getting back to me. I’ll try and return it tomorrow. Did you just adapt the one you had and not get a new one?
Sorry for the very late reply, I’ve not been too well for a while, so haven’t done anything on social media.
If I remember, (as I’m at work so this is from memory) to the left of the guard there is a large’ish black screw, I’m guessing this is to alter the angle of the guard. There is a sliding guide underneath the screw:
Undo that.
Lift the guard slightly.
Re-tighten the screw.
You may have to do this a few times until the clearance is enough but not too much.
Let me know how you get on.
Can't find any info about what the levers and the button at the front of the angle arm do? Thanks.
Again, sorry for the delay in replying; work is very busy at the moment.
I’m not entirely sure which part you mean. If you could be a bit more specific I might be able to shed some light on it for you. Thanks for the reply. 👍🏻🇬🇧
@@agrafes6 Actually I had an epiphany moment in the middle of the night, the penny dropped that the lever is the bevel lock... Just tried it and it is. Just the red plastic button thing on the other side now. Thanks.
Just found the button keeps the angle lock button down. What would you use that for? Just quick rough cuts where it doesn't need locking? Be a bit dangerous though wouldn't it?
@@afi6061
Sorry buddy, not sure which button you mean because there are a few. 🤷🏼🇬🇧
Please am interested and where can I get the machine
I purchased mine from B&Q. Also the stand.💂♂️🇬🇧
How do I tighten the bevel lever-any ideas-even when locked off it’s still slightly loose and can be moved !!!
I've just had the same issue. There are 3 screws to the rear of the saw and the red end of the bevel catch also unscrews. Inside there you use a 19mm socket to tighten the outer nut. Job done
Side note: if you've tried to fix it by adjusting any of the 3 hex screws (like I did), you'll need to recalibrate all 3 bevel stopping points
Thanks Andy-I’ll give it a go tomorrow!
You're welcome. All the best