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adjusting the Bevel angle
1.
A bevel cut is one that is at an angle to
the vertical plane of the material.
2.
Bevel cuts can be used to miter relatively
wide and thin material. Bevel cuts can be
used in combination with a miter cut to form
a compound angle. Compound angle cuts
are often used in crown moldings, picture
frames and similar trim materials.
3.
To set the bevel angle, loosen the Bevel
Lock Handle at the rear of the saw. To do
this, press in the Lock Button and rotate
the Handle 1/2 turn counterclockwise.
4.
Move the blade assembly left to the
desired angle. You can read the angle
on the Bevel Angle Indicator.
5.
Lock the blade assembly into position by pressing
in the Lock Button and rotating the Bevel Lock
Handle clockwise. Tighten firmly but not over-tight.
6.
Adjust the Sliding Fence to be close to the Blade
without touching it at any time during operation.
7.
Make a sample cut in a piece of scrap and check
to be sure the bevel angle is correct. If it is not,
correct the angle before cutting your work material.
using the Depth Stop
1.
If you want to make a kerfing or rabbet
cut which does not cut through the work
piece, you can use the Depth Stop Screw
to control the depth of the cut.
2.
To limit blade assembly travel, turn the Depth Stop
Screw clockwise. The further you screw down the
Depth Stop Screw, the shallower the cut will be.
3.
After the desired cut has been made,
return the Depth Stop Screw to its open
position by turning it counterclockwise.
General Operating instructions
1.
When the Handle is lowered, the Blade Guard
raises automatically. When the Handle is
raised the Blade Guard returns to its safety
position. Keep hands clear of the Blade when
the Handle is lowered. Never interfere with
the proper movement of the Blade Guard.
2.
There are locking mechanisms for the miter
angle and the Slides. Unlock the Table to
set the miter angle, then re-lock it before
making the cut. Unlock the Slide using the
Slide Lock Wing Screw before making a cut
if the work material is too wide to “chop”.
3.
To rotate the Table, press down the Miter Thumb
Lever, rotate the Table to the desired angle,
then release the Miter Lock Lever. Notches
are machined into the Base of the tool which
will lock the Table into several often used miter
angles. These angles are 0º (centered), 15º,
22.5º, 30º and 45º both left and right cut.
4.
On wider pieces, you will have to slide the blade
while making the cut. To unlock the Slide, loosen
the Slide Lock Wing Screw at the back of the saw.
5.
To make a bevel cut, release the Bevel Lock
Lever, rotate the blade assembly to the desired
bevel angle, then lock the blade assembly in place
using the Bevel Lock Lever. Making bevel cuts
is discussed in more detail later in this manual.
6.
This saw is provided with a Kerf Board. The Kerf
Board helps to prevent tear-out on the bottom side
of the work material. The Kerf Board is factory
adjusted prior to shipment of this tool so the blade
does not contact the Kerf Board during normal
operation, including bevel cuts. Adjustment
of the Kerf Board and techniques to prevent
tear-out are discussed later in this manual.
7.
Before starting work, check the accuracy of
the Guide Fence, miter angle and bevel angle.
Instructions for checking and adjusting these
angles are discussed later in this manual.
8.
It is very important that the work material
be properly supported before making a
cut. The material must be level on the
Table. The material must be supported on
both ends. Using the Work Piece Extension
Supports is discussed on page 11.
9.
Use this saw only for its intended purpose
of cutting flat rectangular or round wood
stock, or finished molding. Do not use it
for cutting firewood, brush, or anything that
does not lie flat on the table. Doing so may
cause binding or violent kick-back that may
result in damage or personal injury.
