WORK STOP ADJUSTMENT
Refer to Figure 15, page 14
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Loosen the set screw (Key No 15) holding the work
stop (Key No 41 to the work stop rod (Key No 40)
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Adjust the work stop casting to the desired length
position
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Rotate the work stop to contact the workpiece as
close to the bottom as possible
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Tighten the set screw
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Do not allow the blade to rest on the workpiece while
the motor is shut off
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Flats and rectangles have thickness averages of "W"
(see Figure 11, page 9)
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Rounds and many sided regular cross-sections
have
thickness average of 075d
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Tubes and structurals have thickness average of 25t
NOTE: See Blade Selection for more information on
thickness average calculation
CHECK THE BLADE
PATH
Before the saw is plugged in, check to see that blade
path is clear and that:
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All blade guards are in place
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There is no debris inside the blade guard or covers
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There is no debris on the blade or blade wheels
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All hoses and line cords are out of the blade path
WARNING:
Do not operate saw unless all guards are
in place and the workpiece is the only object that will
encounter the blade teeth
CONVERTING
FOR VERTICAL
USE
Refer to Figure 12, 13 and 14
Notching, slitting, contour work may be done with the
saw in the vertical position in the following manner
¼"-20 x _"
Flat Head Screw
Deflector Plate
¼"-20 x _"
Flat Head Screw
Guide
Guard
Figure 12 - Removing Deflector Plate and Guide Guard
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Rotate the head to the vertical position
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Remove two W'-20 x Y2"flat head screws
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Remove deflector plate and guide guard