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Slide Lock Lever (Fig. J, T)

The slide lock lever

places the saw in a position to maximize cutting of

base moulding when cut vertically as shown in Figure T.

Right-Hand Flip Down Stop (Fig. A1, A2)

The right-hand flip down stop

can be rotated backward when not needed. When cutting multiple pieces

at the same width, rotate the right-hand flip down stop forward, move out

the sliding fence to the required distance from the blade (to be measured

by a ruler) and with the wood board facing against the stop make the cut.

Adjustment

Your mitre saw is fully and accurately adjusted at the factory at the time of

manufacture. If readjustment due to shipping and handling or any other

reason is required, follow the instructions below to adjust your saw. Once

made, these adjustments should remain accurate.

Mitre Scale Adjustment (Fig. H, K)

1. Unlock the mitre lock handle

mitre latch button

locks it at the 0° mitre position. Do not lock the

mitre lock handle.

2. Place a square against the saw's fence and blade, as shown. (Do not

touch the tips of the blade teeth with the square. To do so will cause an

inaccurate measure ment.)

3. If the saw blade is not exactly perpendicular to the fence, loosen the

four screws

that hold the mitre scale

handle and the scale left or right until the blade is perpendicular to the

fence, as measured with the square.

4. Retighten the four screws. Pay no attention to the reading of the mitre

pointer

at this time.

Mitre Pointer Adjustment (Fig. H)

1. Unlock the mitre lock handle

zero position.

2. With the mitre lock handle unlocked, allow the mitre latch to snap into

place as you rotate the mitre arm to zero.

3. Observe the mitre pointer

and mitre scale

If the pointer does not indicate exactly zero, loosen the mitre pointer

screw

holding the pointer in place, reposition the pointer and

tighten the screw.

Bevel Square to Table Adjustment (Fig. A1, A2, I, L)

1. To align the blade square to the table, lock the arm in the down

position with the lock down pin

2. Place a square against the blade, ensuring the square is not on top of a

tooth (Fig. L).

3. Loosen the bevel lock knob

0° bevel stop.

4. Rotate the 0° bevel adjustment screw (

wrench

as necessary so that the blade is at 0° bevel to the table.

Bevel Pointer Adjustment (Fig. I)

If the bevel pointers

do not indicate zero, loosen each screw

holds each bevel pointer in place and move them as necessary. Ensure the

0° bevel is correct and the bevel pointers are set before adjusting any other

bevel angle screws.

Bevel Stop 45° Right and Left Adjustment (Fig. A2, I)

To adjust the right 45° bevel stop:

1. Slide the fence

to the full out position before beveling the saw.

2. Loosen the bevel lock knob

override the 0° bevel stop.

3. When the saw is fully to the right, if the bevel pointer

indicate exactly 45°, turn the left 45° bevel adjustment screw

the 6 mm blade wrench

until the bevel pointer indicates 45°.

is mounted on the sliding fence

and swing the mitre arm until the

and move the mitre lock

to move the mitre arm to the

shown in Figure H.

and ensure the arm is firmly against the

Fig. I) with the 6 mm blade

that

and pull the 0° bevel stop

does not

with

To adjust the left 45° bevel stop:

1. Slide the fence

to the full out position before beveling the saw.

2. Loosen the bevel lock knob and tilt the head to the left.

3. If the bevel pointer does not indicate exactly 45°, turn the right 45°

bevel adjustment screw until the bevel pointer reads 45°.

and

Adjusting the Bevel Stop to 22.5° (or 30°) (Fig. A2, I)

nOTE: Adjust the bevel angles only after performing the 0° bevel angle and

bevel pointer adjustment. Slide the sliding fences to the full out position

before starting the 22.5° or 30° bevel adjustment.

To set the left 22.5° bevel angle, flip out the left 22.5° bevel pawl

Loosen the bevel lock knob

pointer

does not indicate exactly 22.5°, turn the crown adjustment

screw

contacting the pawl with a 10 mm wrench until the bevel pointer

reads 22.5°.

To adjust the right 22.5° bevel angle, flip out the right 22.5° bevel pawl.

Loosen the bevel lock knob and pull the 0° bevel stop

bevel stop. When the saw is fully to the right, if the bevel pointer does not

indicate exactly 22.5°, turn the crown adjustment screw

pawl with a 10 mm wrench until the bevel pointer indicates exactly 22.5°.

Fence Adjustment (Fig. A1)

The upper part of the fence can be adjusted to provide clearance, allowing

the saw to bevel to a full 49° both left and right.

1. To adjust each fence

slide the fence outward.

2. Make a dry run with the saw turned off and check for clearance.

3. Adjust the fence to be as close to the blade as practical to provide

maximum workpiece support, without interfering with arm up and

down movement.

4. Tighten the fence adjustment knob securely.

5. When the bevel operations are complete, relocate the fence.

nOTE: The tracks of the fences can become clogged with sawdust. Use a

brush or some low pressure air to clear the guide grooves.

Guard Actuation and Visibility (Fig. X)

The lower guard

on your saw has been designed to automatically

uncover the blade when the arm is brought down and to cover the blade

when the arm is raised.

The guard can be raised by hand when installing or removing saw blades

or for inspection of the saw. NEVER RAISE THE lower GUARD MANUALLY

UN LESS THE BLADE IS STOPPED.

Rail Guide Adjustment (Fig. A1)

Regularly check the rails

The left rail can be adjusted with the set screw

use a 4 mm hex wrench and rotate the set screw clockwise gradually while

sliding the saw head back and forth.

Mitre Lock Adjustment (Fig. A1, M)

The mitre lock rod

should be adjusted if the table of the saw can be

moved when the mitre lock handle is locked (down).

1. Put the mitre lock handle

2. Using a slotted screwdriver, tighten the mitre lock rod by turning it

clockwise as shown in Figure M. Turn the lock rod until it is snug, then

turn counterclockwise one turn.

3. Re-lock the mitre lock to a non-detented measurement on the mitre

scale – for example, 34° – and make sure the table will not rotate.