Work Piece And Work Area Set Up - Chicago Electric 68819 Manual

7. Adjust the bevel angle to 45°. If necessary, the
45° bevel angle can be corrected by adjusting
the 45° Bevel Stop on the left side. Tighten
the Lock Nut securely after adjusting.
operating Instructions
Read the entIRe IMpoRtant SaFetY
InFoRMatIon section at the beginning of
this manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set up or use of
this product.
to pRevent SeRIouS InJuRY FRoM aCCIDentaL
opeRatIon:
unplug power cord from power source before
making any adjustments to this tool.
Work piece and Work
area Set up
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent injury and distraction.
2. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach
the work area without creating a tripping hazard or
exposing the power cord to possible damage. The
power cord must reach the work area with enough
extra length to allow free movement while working.
3. Use a saw table, saw stand or other means to
support the work piece. The Miter Saw must be
mounted in such a way that the surface is level
to the ground, and supports used must provide a
surface on the same level as the saw table. If the
work surface and any work materials supports are
not level, and on the same level, unwanted bevel
angles will appear in the cuts resulting in poor joinery.
4. Work pieces may be secured to the saw table
using the Hold Down Vise or other clamping
devices (not included). Securing the work piece
will provide safety by preventing kick back and by
removing the need to hold work pieces near the
blade by hand. Clamping the work piece will also
improve cutting accuracy by preventing the work
piece from moving during the cutting operation.
5. Allow room on both the left and right of
the saw for extended work pieces.
General operating Instructions
1. This saw is equipped with a laser guide. When
the switch on the back of the unit is turned on,
the beam shows the location of the cut. Do
not move or bend the laser opening because
the accuracy of the guide will be effected.
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2. When the Handle is lowered, the Blade Guard
raises automatically. When the Handle is
raised the Blade Guard returns to its safety
position. Keep hands clear of the Blade when
the Handle is lowered. Never interfere with
the proper movement of the Blade Guard.
3. There are locking mechanisms for the miter
angle. Unlock the Table to set the miter angle,
then re-lock it before making the cut.
4. To rotate the Table:
a. Loosen the Miter Position Handle.
b. Depress the Miter Lock Tab.
c. Rotate the Table to the desired angle,
then release the Miter Lock Tab.
Notches are machined into the Base of the tool
which will lock the Table into several often used
miter angles. These angles are 0º (centered),
15º, 22.5º, 30º and 45º, both left and right cut.
d. Tighten the Miter Position Handle.
5. To set up a bevel cut:
a. Loosen the Bevel Lock Handle.
b. Rotate the blade assembly to
the desired bevel angle.
c. Lock the blade assembly in place using the
Bevel Lock Handle. (Making bevel cuts is
discussed in more detail later in this manual.)
6. This saw is provided with a Kerf Board. The Kerf
Board helps to prevent tear-out on the bottom side
of the work material. The Kerf Board is factory
adjusted so the blade does not contact the Kerf
Board during normal operation, including bevel cuts.
7. Before starting work, check the accuracy of
the Fence, miter angle and bevel angle.
8. It is very important that the work material be properly
supported before making a cut. The material
must be level on the Table. The material must
be supported on both ends. Using the Extension
Supports is discussed in the next section.
9. Use this saw only for its intended purpose of cutting
flat rectangular or round wood stock, or finished
molding. Do not use it for cutting firewood, brush,
or anything that does not lie flat on the table.
Doing so may cause binding or violent kick-back
that may result in damage or personal injury.
using the extension Supports
The Extension Supports are inserted into each side
of the Table, and locked in place with screws. When
properly installed, the upper face of the Extension
Supports are level with the Table, and provide a wider
support surface for the work piece. Always support
the work piece to be level with the table, and so that
after the cut is made the cut off pieces will not fall.
SKU 68819