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3. The Miter Angle Indicator will indicate the
selected angle. While the Miter Detent Lever
is released, the Table will lock into place at
often used miter angles, including 15º, 22.5º,
30º, and 45º on both left and right sides.
Miter Detent Lever
Miter
Lock
Knob
Detent
Latch
Button
Miter
Angle
Indicator
Figure C
4. To override the pre-set detents (stops) for micro
adjustments at any angle, pull up on the Miter
Detent Lever and push the Detent Latch Button
forward and latch in place. Release the Miter
Detent Lever and adjust Table to any position on
the miter scale. To disengage pull up on the Miter
Detent Lever to release the Detent Latch Button.
5. Tighten the Miter Lock Knob after
adjusting the miter angle.
6. With the Table adjusted to the desired angle,
place the workpiece flush against the Fence,
secure it with the Clamp and make the cut.
Adjusting the Bevel Angle
A bevel cut is one that is at an angle vertically. 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.
1. Loosen the Bevel Lock Knob at the rear of the saw.
2. For micro adjustments at any bevel angle, push the
Bevel Detent Lever back until it snaps into place
and move the Saw Head Assembly to the desired
angle. Read the angle on the Bevel Angle Indicator.
Bevel
Angle
Indicator
Bevel
Detent
Lever
Bevel
Lock
Knob
Figure D
3. To use the pre-set detents (stops), push the
Bevel Detent Lever back until the Saw Head
Assembly can be moved and then release the
Lever. The Saw Head Assembly will lock into
place at often used bevel angles, including 22.5º,
33.9º, and 45º on both left and right sides.
4. Lock the Saw Head Assembly into position
by rotating the Bevel Lock Knob clockwise.
Tighten firmly but do not over-tighten.
5. Make a sample cut in a piece of scrap to
confirm that the bevel angle is correct.
If it is not, correct the angle before cutting.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Adjust both sides of the Fence clear of the Blade’s
cutting path after making any adjustment to the
cutting angle. Move the Blade through its full
range of motion to ensure the Fences are clear.
Using the Depth Stop
If a kerfing or rabbet cut which does not cut
through the workpiece is desired, use the
Depth Stop to control the depth of the cut.
1. Pull out the Head Lock-Down Pin and
raise the Saw Head Assembly.
2. Rotate the Depth Stop down to a horizontal position
to use the Depth Adjustment Bolt setting.
3. Pull down on the Saw Head to
check the current setting.
Depth
Adjustment
Bolt
Wing Nut
Depth
Stop
Figure E
4. To change the setting, first loosen the Wing
Nut on the Depth Adjustment Bolt. Turn the
Depth Adjustment Bolt clockwise to increase
depth and counterclockwise to decrease depth.
Tighten the Wing Nut after adjustment.
5. To disengage, rotate the Depth Stop
up to its vertical position.