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Kreg Precision KMS7101, Instructional Manual

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Congratulations on choosing a Kreg Precision Miter Gauge! We have designed this tool to be the finest miter 

gauge available. It sets a new standard for accuracy and ease of use. 

Be sure to read the instructions and the safety warnings completely before using this tool.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

1

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

2-3 

PARTS DIAGRAMS 

4-5 

SETTING-UP YOUR NEW MITER GAUGE 

 

 

Adjust the bar to the slot 

6-7

 

Attach the Auxiliary Fence 

7

 

Set the Cursor 

8-9   

SETTING THE CUTTING ANGLE 
 

Preset Holes 

10

 

Understanding the Markings on the Scales 

11

 

Resetting the Vernier Scale 

12

MICRO-ADJUST FEATURE 
 

Reality Check 

13

 

Setting the Micro-Adjust 

14

 

Setting the Micro-Adjust using Feeler Gauges 

14

 

Setting the Micro-Adjust using a Dial Caliper 

14

ACCESSORIES 

15

Table of Contents

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Summary of Contents for Precision KMS7101

Page 1: ...Precision Miter Gauge INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL Version 2005201 The Blue Mark of Quality FT4032 ...

Page 2: ...ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 3 PARTS DIAGRAMS 4 5 SETTING UP YOUR NEW MITER GAUGE Adjust the bar to the slot 6 7 Attach the Auxiliary Fence 7 Set the Cursor 8 9 SETTING THE CUTTING ANGLE Preset Holes 10 Understanding the Markings on the Scales 11 Resetting the Vernier Scale 12 MICRO ADJUST FEATURE Reality Check 13 Setting the Micro Adjust 14 Setting the Micro Adjust using Feeler Gauges...

Page 3: ...ng cut causing it to twist jump or become airborne To avoid kickbacks Always use sharp saw blades Keep saw in proper alignment and good working condition Never perform any free hand sawing Work must always be held securely against the table and fence Never rip narrow or long pieces in the crosscut position Always support longer boards when cutting When crosscutting pull the saw forward just enough...

Page 4: ...ork Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool Don t overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Maintain tools in top condition Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Disconnect tools before servicing and when changing accessories s...

Page 5: ...dicator FT4029 1 Miter Gauge Handle FT4030 1 1 4 Nylon Washer FT4056 1 Brass Positioning Pin FT4057 1 T Slot Washer FT4058 1 10 32 x 3 8 Flat Head Screw FT4059 2 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Hex Head Bolt DK1313 2 Black T Knob DK1504 1 1 4 Brass Washer FT4082 1 Miter Gauge Head FT4094 1 Miter Gauge Bar Extrusion FT4005 1 1 4 20 Brass Stud FT4102 5 10 32 x 5 8 Nylon Adjusting Screw FT4024 1 1 4 Lock Nut with Tip...

Page 6: ...055 4 Trak Bumper FT4059 2 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Hex Head Bolt FT4060 1 5 16 24 x 3 1 4 Hex Head Bolt FT4061 1 5 16 24 Nyloc Nut FT4062 1 Stop Base FT4063 1 Lens FT4064 1 10 32 x 1 4 Nylon Screw FT4204 1 10 32 x 3 16 Half Dog Point Set Screw FT4079 1 1 4 20 x 1 2 Nylon Hex Socket Screw FT4203 1 Positioning Stop for Miter Gauge Head FT4139 2 1 4 20 x 1 Hex Head Bolt KMS7702 1 Auxiliary Fence HD Trak Part ...

Page 7: ...recision Miter Gauge uses a patented bar adjustment system to custom fit the bar to the miter slot on your saw There are five nylon plugs installed in the bar that adjust with the turn of a small screwdriver You want to adjust these plugs to just kiss the edge of the miter slot You want them touching but not putting any pressure on the slot If they touch it eliminates the wiggle However if the plu...

Page 8: ...t 7 NOTE The following pages in this instructional manual assume that the miter gauge is being set up in the left slot of the table saw Reverse set up procedures if using the right slot DK1313 FT4059 Place the 1 4 x 1 hex bolts and plastic knobs through the unthreaded holes Attaching Fence Bumpers There are 4 small white plastic bumpers FT4055 included with the miter gauge These bumpers are design...

Page 9: ...e 10 32 Set Screw in the Flipstop Arm and tighten 5 Insert the 1 4 20 x 1 2 Nylon Hex Socket Screw in the back of the Stop Base and gently tighten until the Flipstop Arm falls slowly with gravity when lifted 6 Locate the Lens in the Flipstop Arm and hold in place with the 10 24 x 1 4 Nylon Screw Set the Cursor 1 With the saw off raise your saw blade 2 Set the Miter Gauge at 0 deg used to cut a 90 ...

Page 10: ...sition the fence for bevel cuts even remove it from the miter gauge without losing your zero point Setting up the Miter Gauge 9 Positioning block set against the right hand side of the gauge head Swing miter gauge to make sure fence clears blade at 45 degrees Make fine tune adjustment to cursor lens with lens setscrew as shown Positioning Stop Warning It is especially important to double check the ...

Page 11: ...ly drop the brass pin in the hole to set the desired angle The brass pin is tapered so when it goes into the hole it will set the angle exactly Remember to lock your setting in place by twisting the handle down tight Setting up the Miter Gauge 10 Preset holes at 0 10 22 5 30 and 45 degrees Using the Scales Below is a key to understanding the markings on the scales Degree Scale Used to set angle to...

Page 12: ...by example than trying to explain how it works For example to build a seven sided picture frame you need an angle of 25 7 deg 1 Set the angle to 25 deg Note we are using the left side of the scale in the example 2 Find the seven line on the left side of the Vernier scale 3 Move the miter gauge until the very next degree line to the left matches the seven line so it looks like one continuous line a...

Page 13: ... view of the scale Remember to leave the handles on the ends so you can easily remove it from the miter gauge after you have adjusted the scale 2 Put the pin in the 0 degree hole 3 Loosen the allen screws holding the Vernier scale in place 4 Insert the paper shim between the Vernier scale and the miter gauge head 5 Push the Vernier scale up tight to the paper shim and align the two arrows at 0 deg...

Page 14: ... deg Each segment is 12 wide Micro adjusting the 7 100 deg will eliminate a gap of 0 015 on each joint This calculation assumes each joint will have an equal gap In real life the gaps will be much larger When you clamp the seg ments together the clamps will usually push two sides tightly togeth er leaving twice the gap on the next joint That is a gap of 0 29 You can put six sheets of paper into a ...

Page 15: ...adjuster screw against the pressure of the spring clamp Keep turning it until you can just insert the correct size feeler gauge between the fence and the miter gauge 4 Tighten the plastic knobs 6 Try to remove the Feeler Gauge If it just slides out you are done However you may have to slightly loosen the plastic knob next to the micro adjuster and turn out the micro adjuster screw to get the exact...

Page 16: ...Accessories and Other Products 15 ...

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