Adjustments - KNOVA KN M-2508RC Manual

ASSEMBLY
Fig. L
Hand Hold for
Transportation
NOTE: If a miter saw stand is used, please follow all
instructions shown in that product's instructions for proper
mounting.

ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To avoid injury from an accidental start,
make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the
plug is not connected to the power source outlet.
ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS (FIG. M)
1. Loosen the three fence locking bolts (1).
2. Lower the cutting arm and lock in position.
3. Using a square, lay the heel of the square against the
blade, and the ruler agaist the fence (2) as shown. Check
to see if the fence is 90° to the blade.
4. If not, adjust fence 90° to the blade and tighten the fence
locking bolts.
CAUTION: If the saw has not been used recently, recheck
blade squareness to the fence and readjust if needed.
5. After fence has been aligned, using a scrap piece of wood,
make a cut at 90° then check squareness on the piece.
Readjust if necessary.
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Fig. M
MITER SCALE (FIG. N)
The miter scale assists the user in setting the desired miter
angles from 45° left to 45° right. The miter saw table
has nine of the most common angle setttings with positive
3/4 inch
stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, and 45°. These positive stops
plywood
position the blade at the desired angle quickly and accurately.
To Adjust the Angle:
1. Unlock the miter table by turning the miter handle (1)
2. Press down the positive stop locking lever (2) while holding
3. Release positive stop locking lever. Tighten miter handle.
4. If the desired angle is one of the nine positive stops,
5. If the miter angle desired is not one of the nine positive
To Adjust the Indicator:
1. Adjust the indicator (3) to the 0° mark on the miter scale
2. Release positive stop locking lever (2). Tighten miter
CUTTING ARM TRAVEL
Cutting Arm Downward Travel Adjustment (Fig. O)
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1. Lower the blade as far as possible.
2. Loosen the locknut (1).
3. Turn the adjustment bolt (2) out (counterclockwise) to
4. Carefully rotate the blade manually to check for contact.
5. Repeat until adjusted properly, and tighten the locknut (1)
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counterclockwise.
the miter handle, and rotate the table left or right to the
desired angle.
release the positive stop locking lever, making sure the
lever snaps into position, and then secure by tightening the
miter handle.
stops, simply lock the miter table into position by turning
the miter handle in the clockwise direction.
(4) to position the miter table.
handle (1).
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WARNING
To avoid injury from unexpected starting or
electrical shock, turn the switch OFF and remove the
power cord from the power source.
NOTE: Before each cutting operation,
check the position of the blade to make sure it does not
contact any metal surface. If the blade contacts any
metal surface, the depth of travel must be adjusted.
decrease the cutting depth or in (clockwise) to increase the
cutting depth.
Avoid touching blade points or edges.
to secure the adjustment bolt (2) into position.
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Fig. N