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CHANGING BLADES
(BRAKE EQUIPPED MODELS)
Not that brake equipped models cannot use the lock bar. Instead, there is a lock nut wrench and hex wrench
supplied.
1.
To change blade, first unplug machine.
2.
While locking the flange in place with the lock nut wrench, use the hex
wrench to loosen bolt. Note that it is left-hand thread, so removal is
clockwise.
3.
Remove the flange and open blade guard. The blade may now be removed.
4.
Replacement is the opposite of removal.(Fig.5)
SETTING MITERS
Simply pull up on miter lock lever and turn table to desired angle.The preset
detents may be used for popular angles. For any angle in between the detents,
use the lock-tab to hold the miter angle in place.( Fig.6)
SETTING BEVELS
1.
Unplug machine.
2.
Loosen bevel lock lever
3.
Rotate to desired bevel angle from 0
o
to 45
o
4.
Tighten lock lever.(Fig.7)
CUTTING
1.
Mark line of cut.
2.
Set up mitre and bevel angles as desired.
3.
Plug in.
4.
Place workpiece on table and hold firmly against the fence.Be sure to hold work with hand far enough
from blade.
5.
First pull the blade guard release knob, then Squeeze blade guard lever and lower motor head to work to
double check alignment of blade with marked line of cut.
6.
Keeping blade guard lever held, raise motor head to rest (up)position and push button to start machine.
(Fig.8)
7.
Allow machine to come up to full operating speed and push motor head down in a slow steady motion.
(Fig.9) (Fig.10)
8.
After completion of cut, raise motor head to rest position, release switch, and guard lever.
NOTE: The maximum depth of cut is 60mm
Fig.5
Fig.6
Mitre Lock Lever
Lock Tab
Fig.10
Fig.9
Fig.8
Bevel lock lever
Fig.7
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