Rear Lower Guard Adjustment; Cutting The Kerf; Transporting The Saw - Chicago Electric 42624 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

1. Check the Rear Lower Guard to ensure that it is
located such that the saw blade is in the center,
and equidistant from each side (See Figures 4 and
5).
2. Adjust as necessary by loosening the two screws
and moving the Guard.
3. Firmly tighten both screws.
Never remove the Rear Lower Guard.
In order to adjust and use the Miter Saw, you must cut a slot through the Kerf Plate to allow
for saw blade clearance. To cut the Kerf Plate:
1. Set the saw to "0" degree miter.
2. Place a piece of scrap wood (at least 1" x 6" x 12") on the Kerf Plate.
3. Turn the saw on and allow the saw blade to reach full speed.
4. Pull the Operating Handle down as far as it will go, cutting slowly through the scrap
wood and the yellow plastic Kerf Plate.
5. Turn the saw off and allow the saw blade to stop before raising the Operating Handle.
1. Turn the saw off, wait for the saw blade to stop, and unplug the Power Cord Plug from
the electrical outlet.
2. Lower the Operating Handle and press the Lock Down Pin to hold the Operating
Handle down.
Note: The Saw Blade Arm cannot be lowered and locked (with a saw blade installed) unless
the Kerf Plate has been previously cut.
3. Carry the Miter Saw using the Carrying Handle (See Figure 2). Optionally, you can
carry the saw using the Hand Indentations on each side of the saw Base.
Miter Scale
The Miter Saw comes fully and accurately adjusted from the factory. If readjustment is
necessary due to shipping and handling, or any other reason, use the following steps to
readjust.
SKU 42624

Rear Lower Guard Adjustment

Cutting the Kerf

Transporting the Saw

Adjustments
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