Flex FX7141A Operator's Manual page 35

24v 12" dual bevel sliding compound miter saw
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a. Grasp the main handle and pull the head
assembly away from the fence.
b. Activate the main switch. and then fully lower
the saw head assembly.
c. Push (but do not force) down and back so the
saw head assembly moves toward the fence
MITER CUT/CROSS CUT (FIG. 33)
A crosscut is made by cutting across the grain
of the workpiece. A straight crosscut is made
with the miter table set at the 0° position. Miter
cross cuts are made with the miter table set at
an angle other than 0°.
NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust the sliding
fence to ensure proper clearance prior to
making the cut.
a. Slide the head assembly to its most rearward
position and tighten the slide-rail lock knob
securely.
b. Raise the head assembly to its full height.
c. Set the bevel angle to 0°.
d. Set the miter angle to the desired position.
Then tighten the miter-lock lever to secure the
miter table.
e. Place the workpiece flat on the miter table
with one edge firmly against the fence.
f. Turn the shadow light switch on.
g. Lower the blade and align the cutting line on
the workpiece with the edge of saw blade or
the blade shadow.
h. Grasp the workpiece firmly with one hand
and secure it against the fence. Use the work
clamp, a C-clamp, or other suitable clamp to
secure the workpiece whenever possible.
BEVEL CUT (FIG. 34)
A bevel cut is made by cutting across the grain
of the workpiece with the blade angled to the
workpiece. A straight bevel cut is made with the
miter table set at the 0° position and the blade
set at an angle between 0° and 48°.
NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust or remove
the sliding fence to ensure proper clearance
prior to making the cut.
a. Slide the head assembly to its most rearward
position and tighten the slide-rail lock knob
securely.
and to the full rear position until you complete
the cut.
d. Release the main switch and wait until blade
comes to a complete stop before returning
head assembly to the raised position and/or
removing workpiece.
Fig. 33
i. Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run
of the cutting operation to make sure that no
problems will occur when the cut is made.
j. Grasp the main handle firmly. Activate the
main switch. Allow several seconds for the
blade to reach maximum speed.
k. Slowly lower the blade into and through the
workpiece.
l. Release the main switch and wait until the
blade comes to a complete stop before
returning head assembly to the raised
position and/or removing the workpiece.
Fig. 34
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