To Adjust Base Plate For Bevel Cutting - Craftsman 320.27245 Owner's Manual

TO ADJUST BASE PLATE FOR BEVEL CUTTING (Figs. 17, 18)
I _ CAUTION: To prevent damage to the tool when angle or bevel cutting, the scroll
mechanism MUST BE locked in place with the cutting edge of the blade facing the front
of the tool.
1. To adjust the cutting angle, first turn the tool upside down and loosen the hex screw that
secures the blade guide assembly located on the underside of the tool using the hex key
provided (Fig. 17).
2. Loosen the hex screw securing the base plate. Move the base plate slightlyforward and
tilt it to the required angle between 0 ° and 45 ° using the scale marked on the base
bracket.The base plate has indents at 0 °, =L-45 ° for easy angle setting.
3. Slide the blade guide assembly until the blade guide rests against the back edge of the blade.
4. Re-tighten the hex screws. For accurate work, it is necessary to make a trial cut, measure
the work and reset the angle until the correct setting is achieved.
Fig.17
Z_ WARNING: To avoidaccidents,ALWAYS disconnect the tool from the power source I
BEFORE making any adjustmentsor attaching accessories.
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I Z_ WARNING: DO NOT let familiaritywith yoursaw make you careless.Rememberthat a
careless fractionof a secondis sufficient to cause severe injury.
,/_ WARNING: The useof attachments or accessories thatare not recommended could be dangerous.
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