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operating
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Fig.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
PREPARING
FOR OPERATION
When
making accurate cuts take into consideration
wrench to acti_ute kick-proof clutch. Operating with
not only the width of tee blade but also its kerf. Most
blade Screw securely tightened is recommended only
blades have teeth that ere set alternately to the right
for the users which prefer to operate without
benefit
and left. This means the kerr or cut made ,s wider
of kick-proof clutch.
than the blade itself.
The best of saw blades will not cut efficiently if they
If a board is marked to precise length from the right,
for example, the bose ..edge(guide) must ride the left
aide of the hue. Splitting the hne or guiding to its
right may cause the work piece to be shorter by the
width of the kerf.
Always be ©er_in guards ere working
properly before
connecting un=t to power supply. "if guards do not work
freely, clean thoroughly of all sawdust, etc.
Should
improper operating condition
still exist the torsion
spring in |owes blade guard may need replacing. ISee
Torsion Spring Replacement instructions, page 6). The
design of your saw allows unit to be positioned on the
end of the motor housing, for one}' guard inspection,
blade change-over, and riving knife assembly,
BLADE
CHANGE-OVER:
IMPORTANTmBE
SURE
POWER CORD IS DISCONNECTED
FROM
POWER
SUPPLY. (See Fig. I) Position unit on end of motor
housing and depress lock pin fully.
Using wrench,
Key No. 46, (See I_rts list, page 9) turn blade Screwy,
Key No. $4, €lockw=se while depressing lock pm until
pin moves into lock position. While holdang leek pin,
turn blade screw counterclockwise to loosen. Release
lock and remove blade Screw, spring washer, Key No.
56, and blade washer, Key No. 5,5, from spindle shaft.
Wipe
a drop of all onto flange
bushing and blade
washer (D) where contact
is made with
saw blade.
are
not kept ,clean and sharp. Using a dull blade
will do nothing more than place e heavy load on your
sew. Keep extra blades On band, so that sharp blades
are always available. Gum end wood pitch hardened
on blade will slow it down. Use hot water or kere_ne
to remove these accumulations.
DO NOT USE GASO-
LINE,
TO ASSEMBLE
RIVING
KNIFE:
IMPORTANT---BE
SURE POWER
CORD IS
DISCONNECTED
FROM
POWER SUPPLY. (See Fig. 2) The Riving Knife keeps
wood apart to guard against blade binding or jam-
ruing. The effectiveness of the riving knife depends
upon the amount
of effort
used in assembling and
arriving at a proper setting. The saw blade should be
in place before assembling riving knife as this is the
determining
factor
for
proper
setting.
Position
holes
in
knife (A)
over
ho|es
in
upper blade
guurd (B) and insert screws (C) through holes in riv-
ing knife and into threaded
boles in
upper
blade
guard. _urn
at least 1/16
inch clearance between
tip of blade tooth and inside edge uttip
of knife and
t ghten screws securely.
TO OPERATE
To start a cut, rest front edge of besa on supported
portion of wnrk, line up guide (line where bose and
outlxmrd besa meet or edge of base when outboard
Position
saw blade (A) ins/de blade guard (C) with
bose is removed) with line of cut, hold handles Firmly
teeth
pointing upward at front of saw..Place the un-
end squeeze tagger switch. Allaw saw blade to reach
dercut side of blade washer (D) and spring washer (E)
full speed, then guide sew into work with.steady,
even
over shaft, insert blade screw IF), engage lock pin
pressure. DO_NOT
FORCE. When
cut is Completed
and tighten blade screw until spring washer is flatten-
release switchand
allow blade to stop before
lifting
ed. Loosen blade screw 1/6
turn
or one hex with
sow From work.
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