Operation - KNOVA KN BTS-10N Manual

OPERATION

BASIC SAW OPERATIONS
RAISE THE BLADE (Fig. 26)
To raise or lower the blade, turn the blade elevation hand-
wheel (1) to the desired blade height, and then tighten the
bevel lock handle (2) to maintain the desired blade height.
TILTING THE BLADE (Fig. 26)
Loosen the bevel lock handle (2), move the handwheel (1) to
the desired angle, then tighten the bevel lock handle.
Fig. 26
ON/OFF SWITCH (Fig. 27)
The ON / OFF switch has a safety removal key. With the key
removed from the switch, unauthorized and hazardous use by
children and others is minimized.
1. To turn the saw ON, insert the safety switch key (1) into
the slot in the switch (2). Move the switch upward to the
ON position.
2. To turn the saw OFF, move the switch downward.
3. To lock the switch in the OFF position, grasp the end
(or yellow part) of the safety switch key (1), and pull it out.
4. With the safety removal key removed, the switch will not
operate.
5. If the safety removal key is removed while the saw is
running, it can be turned OFF but cannot be restarted
without inserting the switch key (1).
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OVERLOAD PROTECTION (Fig. 27)
This saw has an overload reset button (3) that resets the mo-
tor after it shuts off due to overloading or low voltage. If the
motor stops during operation, turn the ON / OFF switch to
the OFF position. Wait about five minutes for the motor to
cool, the push the reset button (3) and turn the switch to the
ON position.
C A U T I O N
should be in the OFF position and the plug removed
from the power source while the cool down takes
place, to prevent accidental starting when the reset
button is pushed. Overheating may be caused by mis-
aligned parts or a dull blade or undersized extensing
cord. Inspect your saw for proper setup before using
it again.
CUTTING OPERATIONS
There are two basic types of cuts: ripping and crosscutting.
Ripping is cutting along the length and the grain of the work-
piece. Crosscutting is cutting either across the width or across
the grain of the workpiece. (It is not safe to rip or crosscut
by freehand). Ripping requires the use of the rip fence, and
crosscutting requires the miter gauge.
NEVER USE THE TWO AT THE SAME TIME.
NOTE: Apply a coat of automobile wax to the table. Wipe all
parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth. This will reduce fric-
tion when pushing the workpiece.
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C A U T I O N
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the following:
1. The blade is tightened to the arbor.
2. The bevel angle lock knob is tightened.
3. If ripping, make sure the fence is locked into position and
is parallel to the miter gauge groove.
4. The blade guard is in place and working properly.
5. Safety glasses are worn.
The failure to adhere to these common safety rules, and those
printed in the front of this manual, can greatly increase the
likelihood of injury.
RIPPING (Fig. 28, 29)
C A U T I O N
• Never use a miter gauge when ripping.
• Never use more than one rip fence during a single cut.
Fig. 27
• Do not allow familiarity or frequent use of your table saw
to cause careless mistakes. Remember that even a
careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe
injury.
• Keep both hands away from the blade and clear from the
path of the blade.
• The workpiece must have a straight edge against the fence
and must not be warped, twisted, or bowed when ripping.
1. Remove the miter gauge and store it in the "storage"
compartment in the base of the saw.
2. Secure the rip fence to the table.
3. Raise the blade so it is about 1/8 in. higher than the top of
the workpiece.
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To avoid injury, the ON / OFF switch
Before using the saw each time, check
To prevent serious injury: