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INSTALLING CONTROL CUT DEVICE
See Figure 34.
Note: Before installingthe controlcut device, the yoke
assembly will travel beck and forward on the
carriage by pullingthe handle. After installing
the control cut device, the power cordfor the
control cut device must be plugged in and
switchtrigger pressed to move the yoke
assembly and carriage on the arm.
,_= WARNING: Do not install the controlcut device
untilafter all of the initialadjustmentsand
alignments are made to prevent accidental
startingof the saw that could result in serious
personal injury.
The controlcut device offers many benefits. As it
increases operatorcontrol, it eliminates the risk in a
cross cut of the saw "climbing" out and over the
workpiece at the operator. Feed controlof the blade
as it cutsthrough the workpiece increases, as does
the accuracy of the cut.
The controlcut cable maintains a steady pull on the
cardage assembly from the column.This tension
keeps the assembly at the column, unlessyou
squeeze the switch triggerin the handle. The switch
tdgger activatesthe motorto counter the pull of the
cable.
After a cut is completed, press the switch on the arm
off, then release the switch tdgger to preventfurther
forward motion. Hold the handle untilthe blade has
stopped rotating.The yoke assembly will not roll
forward unlessyou are squeezing _e switch trigger.
The controlcut powercord is designedto operate on
a single voltage AC circuit.The speed can be set with
a thumbwheel on top of the handle. The three speed
settingsare describedon the label locatedon the left
side of the control cut housing.
WARNING: Do not use the saw withoutthe
control cut and blade guards in place unless
specificallyinstructedto do so. Otherwise
uncontrolledcontactwith the blade could occur,
resultingin personal injury.
,_ WARNING: Take great care when workingwith
either cord to ensure you have the correct one. If
you Intend to unplug the main power cord but
remove the control cut cord Instead, the
blade could be accidentally started and cause
Injury.
• Plug in the control cut cord, leaving the main power
cord disconnected.Squeeze the switchtdgger to
confirmthe control cut motoris receivingpower.
• On the left side of the saw, remove the carriage
lock knoband spring. Remove the two screwsthat
attach the carriage cover and remove the cover.
• Replace the spdng and carriage lock knob. Pullthe
cardage assemblyabout halfway t0 the front.
Tighten the carriage lock knob.
• Squeeze the switchtrigger in the handle with your
dght hand and pullthe springloaded cable from the
columnwith your left hand. If you preferto use a
pair of pliers,do not damage the cable. Note: Do
not to let the spdng loaded cable clamp slipout of
yourhand or pliers.If it slipspast the cable bracket
and goes up intothe control cut motorhousing,
then disassemblyof the controlcut assembly willbe
requiredto get it beck out.
• Place the barrel fittingintothe socketat the back of
the carriage assembly.
• Remove the carriage lock knoband spring. Replace
the cardage cover and screws, then replacethe
springand carriage lock knob.
• Set the speed thumhwheel, usingthe chart on the
label. If you are unsureof the properspeed setting,
use the lowest setting.
BARREL
FIITING
CARRIAGE
ASSEMBLY
SOCKET Fig. 34
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