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Controls &
Components
To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire
using machine.
Refer to Figures 1–5 and the following descrip-
tions to become familiar with the basic controls
and components of this machine. Understanding
these items and how they work will help you
understand the rest of the manual and stay safe
when operating this saw.
Rip Fence
A
F
Figure 1. Rip fence controls.
A. Rip Fence Scale. Use scale to measure cut
during ripping operations.
B. Slide Lock Handle. Secures aluminum fence
face on its forward/backward slide track.
C. Micro-Adjust Knob. Provides precise adjust-
ment of fence. Tighten micro-adjust lock knob
to use this feature.
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manual
BEFORE
B
C
E
D
D. Rip Fence Rail. Provides a stable side-
to-side path for sliding rip fence assembly
toward or away from blade.
E. Rip Fence Lock Handle. Secures rip fence
assembly in position along fence rail so
workpiece is stable when cutting.
F.
Micro-Adjust Lock Knob. Enables use of
micro-adjust knob for precise positioning of
rip fence.
G
Figure 2. Saw blades and riving knife.
G. Riving Knife. Maintains kerf opening during
cutting operations. This function is crucial to
preventing kickback caused by the kerf clos-
ing behind the blade.
H. Main Blade. Performs the cutting operation.
I.
Scoring Blade. Rotates in the opposite
direction of the main blade and pre-cuts the
surface of the workpiece before the actual
cutting operation is performed to reduce
tearout or chipping. The scoring blade is
adjustable for kerf thickness and alignment
with the main blade.
Model G0820 (Mfd. Since 12/16)
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