Adjustments; Blade-To-Fence - Skil 3316 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Adjustments

WARNING
repair to avoid possible injury.
NOTE: Your compound miter saw was completely adjusted at
the factory. However, during shipment, slight misalignment
may have occurred. Check the following settings and adjust if
necessary prior to using this compound miter saw.
Blade -To-Fence Adjustment
Make sure the blade is square to the fence.
1. Lock the handle in the down position.
Hold a combination square 1 against the fence 2 and
2.
next to the blade 3 (Figure 14). Avoid touching the saw
teeth with the square. The set in the blade's teeth will
hold the square away from the blade. The blade should
contact the full length of the square.
3. If the blade does not contact the full length of the square,
loosen the four fence adjustment screws 4 using a 9/16"
(14 mm) socket or wrench (not provided) (Figure 15).
4. Hold the square against the blade. Move the fence until it
contacts the full length of the square.
5. Tighten the fence adjustment screws 4.
NOTE: The combination square and wrench are not provided.
Disconnect plug from power source before
performing any assembly, adjustment or
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FIG. 14
3
1
FIG. 15
4