Using The Depth Stop - Chicago Electric 61971 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Using the Depth Stop

If a kerfing or rabbet cut which does not cut through the workpiece is desired,
use the Depth Stop Bolt to control the depth of the cut.
WARNING! Only adjust the front Depth Stop Bolt. The rear Bolt is used to prevent the Blade
from cutting the Table during normal cutting. Do not adjust the rear Depth Bolt.
1. Unlock the Head Lockdown Pin – see page 9.
2. Raise the saw head assembly.
3. Push the Depth Stop to the right to
use the Depth Stop Bolt setting.
4. Pull down on the saw head to
check the current setting.
5. To change the setting, first loosen the knurled
Depth Adjustment Nut on the Depth Stop
Bolt. Turn the Depth Stop Bolt clockwise to
decrease depth and counterclockwise to increase
depth. Tighten the Depth Adjustment Nut down
against the saw housing after setting depth.
6. If needed, push the Depth Stop to
the left to temporarily disable it.
Batteries for Laser
1. Open the Battery Box Cover to expose the Batteries.
2. Remove the old Batteries.
3. Install two AAA batteries matching polarity
with markings on compartment.
4. Close the Battery Box Cover.
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Depth
Stop
Figure E
Battery Box
Cover
Laser
Switch
Figure F
Depth
Stop Bolt
Depth
Adjustment
Nut
Battery Box
Item 61971