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▶ Assembling Dust Collection
System
To avoid possible injury,
disconnect plug from
power
source
before
performing
any
assembly, adjustments or repairs.
The dust collection system used on this tool
is unique because it is not attached to the
upper
guard.
This
placement
provides
superior dust collection for the majority of
cuts. When adjusting or removing any dust
collection components, be sure the saw is
unplugged.
▼ ELBOW
The elbow is attached to the top of the dust
chute. NOTE: It is recommended that the
elbow is always in place before operating the
tool – it is required to direct dust and debris
away from the operator. The elbow can be
rotated in place. The elbow supports the dust
bag or can be connected to a vacuum cleaner.
Removing Elbow
– For cleaning, the elbow
may be removed by pulling up and twisting
until it is free of the dust chute. Reattach the
elbow by pressing and twisting until it snaps
over the chute’s molded-in retaining ring.
Always reattach before using the saw.
▼ ATTACHING AND ADjUSTING
THE DUST BAG
Attaching (and Removing) Dust Bag
– The
elbow has pins on the top and bottom of the
exit port which will engage the coupler end of
the dust bag assembly. To attach the dust
bag, align the coupler’s slots with the elbow’s
pins, then push and twist it clockwise. To
remove the dust bag, twist the coupler
counterclockwise, then pull off – always leave
the elbow on the dust chute (see Figure 6).
Adjusting Dust Bag
– After attaching the bag,
it is recommended to do a “dry cut” before
cutting with the saw – this means: unplug the
tool, preset it for intended cut and practice
the cut. For some bevel cuts, the sliding fence
may have to be moved or removed to avoid
being cut or making contact with the dust
bag. The bag’s position may also need a
rotating adjustment if it contacts the
workpiece during a slide cut.
Figure 6
▶ Using and Cleaning the
Dust Bag
Using Dust Bag
– Attach the clean bag to the
elbow. Adjust the elbow and dust bag, if
necessary, so they do not interfere with the
tool during the intended cutting operation.
Cleaning Dust Bag
– After the dust bag is 2/3
to 3/4 full, remove it from the saw. Bring the
bag to a proper container and pull open the
zipper located on the bottom of the bag. Hold
the bag by the coupler end and shake it
vigorously until all the dust and debris fall
from it. Close zipper and reattach the bag.
NOTE: Clean the bag at the end of the cutting
session and before transporting or storing the
saw (see Figure 7).
Be extremely careful
when disposing of dust.
Materials in fine particle form may be
explosive. Do not throw sawdust on an open
fire. Spontaneous combustion, in time, may
result from the mixture of oil or water with
dust particles.
Figure 7
Coupler
Slot
Pin
Dust Bag
Elbow
Dust Chute
Coupler
Zipper
Dust Bag
Dust Chute
Rubber Deflector
Elbow
Assembly
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