Slide Cutting - Chicago Electric 42818 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

Cutting Stock
1. Plug the Power Cord into the electrical outlet.
2. With the workpiece secure, turn on the saw by pressing down on the Lock-off Switch
Button (64), then squeeze the Switch (70) trigger button.
Brush Holder Cap (14)
Dust Collection Bag
Slide Pipe (44)
Knob Screw (105)
Bevel Knob (146)
Lever Rod (156)
Bevel Scale
Vertical Clamp
3. When the Saw Blade comes to full speed, bring the Saw Blade down and begin
cutting slowly through the stock without stopping.
Warning: Avoid personal injury. Do not disable the Saw Blade Safety Cover (88). Keep
fingers and hands away from the moving blade.
4. When the cut is finished, release the Switch (70) trigger button.
Wait for the Saw Blade to stop turning before reaching for the cut stock.
5. When you are finished using the saw, press the cutting head down until it locks into
position.
6. Unplug the Power Cord from the electrical outlet.
7. Pull out the Lock-off Switch Button (64) and store in a secure place. This prevents
unauthorized operation.

Slide Cutting

To cut larger pieces of stock, follow these steps.
1. Secure the workpiece to the table and fence.
2. Loosen the Knob Screw (105) so that the carriage can slide freely.
3. Raise the cutting arm by pushing down slightly on the Handle, then pulling out the Arm
Release Button.
SKU 42818
Lock-off Switch Button (64)
Page 8
Handle (65)
Switch (70) Trigger Button
Safety Cover (88)
Arm Release Button
Fence
Kerf Boards (121 & 118)
Handle Grip (128)
Miter Scale