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Depth
of Cut
a.
The
diagram
shows
the
elevation
crank
which
is
used to raise and lower
the saw blade.
b.
Clockwise
rotation
raises
the
blade
...
counterclockwise
rotation
lowers
it. One complete
turn
of the handle
will
raise or lower
the saw blade
1/8-inch.
Angle
of Cut
a.
Two
controls
are involved
in releasing,
securing
and
indexing
the angle of the radial
arm. These
are: the
arm-latch
handle
and arm-latch
knob.
b.
The
arm
is unlocked
from
any position
by a slight
counterclockwise
rotation
of the
arm
latch
knob
and
is locked
in
any
desired
miter
position
by
rotating
the
arm-latch
knob
clockwise
until
tight.
The
radial
arm has positive
stops at 0 ° and 45 ° left
and right,
and is released from
these index
positions
by
unlocking
the
arm-latch
knob
1!4-turn,
and
pulling
out the arm-latch
lever.
For
the most
positive
and accurate
settings
at the
index
posit_ons,
the following
is recommended:
{1)
If the radial
arm is already
indexed,
rotate
the
arm-latch
knob
1i4-tum
counterclockwise
from
the Iockedposition,
pull out the arm-latch
lever,
and move
the radial
arm off the index position.
Release the arm-latch
lever.
(2) Move
the
radial
arm
into
the
desired
index
position
(do not bump
or jar it) and push on the
arm-latch
lever
solidly
with
the palm
of your
hand.
This is very important
as it ensures
proper
seating
of
the
arm
lock
pin
in the arm
latch,
thus
always
setting
the
arm
at
the
correct
position.
5.
Carriage
Lock
a.
The
carriage
lock
knob
is rotated
clockwise
to
secure
the
carriage
on
the
radial
arm,
and
counterclockwise
to release it.
b.
When
performing
a square
or miter-angle
crosscut,
the
carriage
lock
knob
must
be
rotated
counterclockwise
until
the carriage
is free to travel
along
the
arm.
This
knob
should
be
tightened
except
when the operator
is ready
to grasp the bevel
index handle
and make a cut.
6.
Blade Angle
a.
The
two
controls
used
in angular
positioning
and
indexing
of
the
motor,
to
provide
the
desired
saw-blade
(bevel)
angle,
are: bevel
lock
knob
and
bevel-index
knob.
b.
The
bevel-index
scale indicates
the angular
position
of the motor
with
respect
to horizontal,
from
0 ° to
90 ° in either
vertical
position.
c.
The
bevel
index
knob
automatically
indexes
the
motor
at 0°, 45 ° and 90 ° up and down.
Pull out on
the knob
while
positioning
the blade,
then
release
it. At any other
position
it does not engage.
d.
The
bevel
lock
knob
locks
the motor
to the yoke
when
the motor
is in any position.
Rotate
the knob
clockwise
to lock,
counterclockwise
to unlock.
On-Off
Switch
and Key
The
On Off
Switch
has
a
locking
feature.
THIS
FEATURE
IS
INTENDED
TO
PREVENT
UNAUTHORIZED
AND
POSSIBLE
HAZARDOUS
USE BY CHILDREN
AND
OTHERS.
a.
Insert
key into
switch
lock.
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ARM
LATCH
KNOB
(3) Lock
the radial
arm
by
rotating
the arm-latch
knob
clockwise
until
tight.
Yoke
Pivot
a.
Two
controls
are used in this operation.
They
are:
the
swivel
latch-pin
knob
and
the
yoke
clamp
handle.
h.
A swivel
latch pin automatically
indexes
the yoke
at
each
90 °
position.
Lift
the
spring-loaded
swivel
latch-pin
knob
to release this pin.
The
yoke
clamp
handle
locks
the
yoke
to
the
carriage
in any position.
Pull the handle
forward
to
release the yoke;
push the handle
rearward
to secure
the yoke.
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b.
Insert
finger
under
end of switch
lever and pull end
out, to turn
switch on.
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