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Note: it will be necessary to countersink the washers and nuts on the bottom side of mounting board.
5.5.
adjustments
warNiNG! to prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury, turn off the saw and unplug it from the power source before
making any adjustments.
5.5.1.
to prevent the work piece from lifting, the drop foot should be adjusted so it just rests on top of the work piece. the drop foot should not
be adjusted so tightly that the work piece drags. (see fig.6)
5.5.2.
Always tighten the drop foot lock after each adjustment has been made.
5.5.3.
loosen the drop foot lock.
5.5.4.
lower or raise the drop foot to the desired position.
5.5.5.
tighten the drop foot lock.
5.5.6.
the two prongs at the front of the drop foot act as a blade guard to prevent the user from accidentally touching the blade.
fig.6:-
A. droP foot locK
B. AIR PUMP CONNECTION
c. droP foot
D. ARTICULATED SAWDUST BLOWER HOSE
5.6.
sawdust blower. fig.6
warNiNG! to avoid accidental starting which could result in serious injury, turn the saw off,
‰
and unplug from the power source.
5.6.1.
the sawdust blower is designed and pre-set to direct air to the most effective point on the
cutting line.
5.6.2.
screw the articulated hose into the threaded port .
5.6.3.
make sure the drop foot is properly adjusted to secure the work piece and direct air at the
cutting surface.
5.7.
squaring the saw table to the blade. fig.7
warNiNG! to avoid accidental starting which could result in serious injury, turn the saw off
‰
and unplug from the power source.
5.7.1.
loosen the drop foot lock and move the drop foot rod all the way up.
5.7.2.
tighten the drop foot lock.
5.7.3.
loosen the table lock and tilt the saw table until it is approximately at right angles
to the blade.
5.7.4.
Place a small square on the saw table next to blade and lock the table at 90° to block.
5.7.5.
loosen the screw holding the scale indicator. fig.8. move the indicator to the 0°
mark and securely tighten the screw.
remember, the bevel scale is a convenient guide but should not be relied upon for precision.
make practice cuts on scrap material to determine if your angle settings are correct.
Adjust the drop foot to the desired position and securely tighten the drop foot lock.
fig.7:-
A. droP foot rod
B. DROP FOOT
C. TABLE LOCK
d. smAll sQuAre
e. droP foot locK
5.8.
setting the table for horizontal or bevel cutting. fig.8
warNiNG! to avoid accidental starting which could result in serious injury, turn the saw
‰
off and unplug from the power source.
5.8.1.
A bevel scale is located under the saw table as a convenient guide for setting the
approximate saw table angle for bevel cutting. When greater precision is required, make
practice cuts on scrap material and adjust the saw table as necessary for your
requirements.
Note: When cutting bevels, the drop foot should be tilted so it is parallel to the saw table and
rests flat on the work piece. to tilt the drop foot, loosen the screw, tilt the drop foot to the
proper angle, then tighten the screw.
warNiNG! to avoid accidental starting which could result in serious injury, turn the saw
‰
off, and unplug from the power source.
fig.8:-
A. BEVEL SCALE
B. SCREW
C. TABLE LOCK
d. scAle indicAtor
5.9.
adjusting the drop Foot
5.9.1.
loosen the drop foot lock. fig.4.
5.9.2.
Position the drop foot so the saw blade is in its centre.
5.9.3.
tighten the drop foot lock.
© Jack sealey limited
Original Language Version
fig.6
fig.7
sm1302.V2 | issue 3(i) 14/06/17
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