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▶ Adjusting Bevel Lock Tension
▼ CHECKING BEVEL LOCK TENSION
1.
Pull up the bevel lock lever to release
tension. If it feels too hard to pull up, an
adjustment may be required.
2.
Check the tilt resistance. Grab main handle
and slowly tilt the saw to the left. While
tilting, some resistance should be felt. At
approximately 30°, the resistance should
become lower. If little or no resistance is
felt, an adjustment may be required.
3.
Check bevel lock tension. Push down on the
bevel lock lever – normally more pressure is
needed at the start; then the lever should go
fully down to the lock position with a
“thump”.
A) If it is too hard to push the lever fully
down,
then
it
may
require
tension
adjustment.
B) Check locking power: Tilt the saw to
about 30° and push down on bevel lock
lever. Firmly press on the right side of the
saw head - If the saw head tilts more than
1/2° from the locked position, then the
bevel lock tension needs adjustment.
▼ ADjUSTING BEVEL LOCK TENSION
The bevel lock lever tension has been set at
the factory. After extensive use of the tool, it
may require an adjustment. Before adjusting
tension, the tilt resistance should be set.
1.
Pull up the bevel lock lever to release
tension.
2.
Adjusting Tilt Resistance
(see step 2
above).
A) If resistance is too low, slightly tighten
(1/16th turn) the large lock nut “H” using a
24mm socket or wrench.
B) If resistance is too high, slightly loosen
(1/16th turn) the large lock nut “H” using a
24mm socket or wrench.
3.
Adjusting Tension
(see steps 1 and 3 above)
Pull up and push down the bevel lock lever.
A) If the lever is too hard to pull or push, the
tension can be decreased by using a 17mm
socket or wrench to loosen lock nut “E”
(1/8th turn). Check again.
B) If the lever is too easy to pull or push or if
the saw head does not fully lock at a bevel
setting, then the tension can be increased by
using a 17mm socket or wrench to tighten lock
nut “E” (1/8th turn). Check again.
Figure 26
▶ Adjusting Front Stabilizing Bolt
The front stabilizing bolt is located on the
bottom of the saw’s base near the 0° miter
detent
slot
(Figure
26a).
It
provides
additional support when making slide cuts.
The stabilizing bolt has been factory set. If it
is loose or needs adjustment, follow these
steps:
1.
Move the saw so that you have easy access
to the bolt area. Loosen the stabilizing bolt
and the jam nut using a 10mm wrench.
2.
Place the saw back on your work table.
Unscrew the stabilizing nut until it contacts
the table.
3.
Move the saw again so that you have access
to the bolt area. While holding the head of
the bolt with a 10mm wrench or pliers, use
a 10mm open end wrench to fully tighten
the jam nut against the boss in the saw’s
base.
Boss
Jam Nut
Stabilizing Bolt
Figure 26a
Adjustments
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