Setting The Tool - KNOVA KN M-3057R Manual

SETTING THE TOOL

NOTE: This tool is accurately adjusted before shipping from
the factory. Check the following accuracy and readjust them
if necessary in order to obtain the best results in operation.
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.
BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: To ensure accurate cuts, alignment should be checked
and adjustments made prior to use.
90° (0°) Bevel Adjustment (Fig. 11, 12)
1. Loosen bevel locking handle (1), and tilt the cutting arm
completely to the right while pushing in the bevel detent
pin (3) in against the 0° bevel stop. Tighten the bevel
locking handle (1).
2. Place a combination square (2) on the miter table with the
rule against the table and the heel of the square against
the saw blade.
3. If the blade is not 0° to the miter table, loosen the three
adjustment bolts (6) at the rear of the saw with a 4 mm
hex wrench. Unlock the bevel locking handle (1) and
adjust the cutting arm.
4. Tilt the cutting arm to the right at 90° (0°) bevel and
recheck for alignment.
5. Repeat steps above if further
adjustment is needed.
6. Tighten three
adjustment bolts (6)
and bevel locking
handle (1) when
alignment is
achieved.
90° Bevel
Pointer
Adjustment
(Fig. 12)
1. When the
blade is
exactly
90° (0°) to
the table,
loosen
the bevel
pointer screw (4)
using a screwdriver.
2. Adjust bevel
pointer (5)
to the "0"
mark on the
bevel scale
and retighten
the screw (4).
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4
Fig. 12
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Fig. 11
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45° Right Bevel Positive Stop Adjustment (Fig. 11, 12, 13)
1. Loosen the bevel locking handle (1) and set cutting arm at
45° angle. (Fig. 11)
2. Pull out the 33.9° detent pin (3) and tilt the cutting arm
completely to the right. (Fig. 12)
3. Using a combination square (2), check to see if the blade
is 45° to the table.
4. If the blade is not 45° to the miter table, tilt the cutting arm
to the left, loosen the locknut (7), and turn the adjustment
bolt (8) in or out to increase or decrease the angle. (Fig. 13)
5. Tilt the cutting arm back to the right, and recheck
alignment.
6. Repeat above steps until the blade is 45° to the table.
Once alignment is achieved, tighten the locknut (7). (Fig. 13)
Fig. 13
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45° Left Bevel Positive Stop Adjustment (Fig. 11, 12, 13)
1. Loosen the bevel locking handle (1) and set cutting arm at
45° angle. (Fig. 11)
2. Pull out the 33.9° detent pin (3) and tilt the cutting arm
completely to the left. (Fig. 12)
3. Using a combination square, check to see if the blade is
45° to the table.
4. If the blade is not 45° to the miter table, tilt the cutting
arm to the right, loosen the locknut (9), and turn the
adjustment bolt (10) in or out to increase or decrease
the angle. (Fig. 13)
5. Tilt the cutting arm back to the left, and recheck alignment.
6. Repeat above steps until the blade is 45° to the table. Once
alignment is achieved, tighten the locknut (9). (Fig. 13)
33.9° Right Bevel Adjustment (Fig. 14, 15)
1. Set the miter angle to 0°. Fully extend both sliding fences.
2. Loosen the bevel locking handle (1). (Fig. 14)
3. Tilt the cutting arm to the 33.9° right position stop by
pushing in the 33.9° bevel detent pin (2). (Fig. 14)
4. Using a combination square, check to see if the blade is
33.9° to the table.
5. If the blade is not 33.9° to the miter table, tilt the cutting
arm to the left, turn the hex bolt (3) at the rear of the saw
in or out with a 3 mm hex wrench until the blade is 33.9° to
the table. (Fig. 15)
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11
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