model g8994z (mfg 6/01+)
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the footplate can be adjusted for cutting at
90˚ to the surface as well as any angle from
45
º to -45º side-to-side. to be certain the
footplate is cutting at precisely 90˚, use a
small machinist's square to check to make
sure the blade is square to the footplate, as
shown in
figure 10.
figure 10. Checking blade squareness.
figure 11. setting footplate for angle cuts.
figure 12. footplate positioned for flush
cutting.
to adjust the footplate to another
angle:
1. use the included hex wrench to loosen
the cap screw that secures the foot-
plate.
2. slide the plate forward slightly to disen-
gage it, then tilt it to the desired angle.
3. align the notch in the plate with the
raised angle indicator at either 45
º or
-45º, slide the plate back, then tighten
the cap screw to lock the plate.
— if an angle between 90˚ and 45˚ is
desired, set the angle and leave the
plate in the forward position, then
tighten the cap screw, as shown in
figure 11.
the footplate can also be set for flush cut-
ting, which can be used when you need
to cut right up to a wall or other vertical
surface.
to adjust the footplate for flush cutting:
1. remove the cap screw holding the
footplate with the hex wrench.
2. slide the plate backward so the mount-
ing hole lines up with the rearmost
mounting hole.
3. reinstall and tighten the cap screw .
the front edge of the footplate will be
slightly behind the leading edge of the
blade, as shown in
figure 12.
footplate adjustment
