Swing Stop
™
Owner’s Manual
Cutting numerous pieces to the exact length without measuring, is
easy. Gently press the end of the board opposite the blade against
the side of the Stop Arm; as shown in
Figure 1.
The Swing Stop
™
is intended for use only with the following Kreg products: KMS7712 and
KMS7414 Top Trak, KMS7704 Heavy-Duty Trak, KMS8000 Precision Trak & Stop Kit, and
KMS7102 Precision Miter Gauge System.
General Safety Rules
•Read this manual and these safety guidelines. When using the Swing Stop™ as an
accessory to another Kreg product and a power tool, read, understand, and follow
the Kreg product manual and the tool manufacturer’s safety guidelines.
Learn the
applications and limitations of the tool as well as the hazards specific to it. Operating the power
tool before understanding safe and proper use could result in personal injury.
•Ensure that the T-knob securing the Swing Stop™ to the Trak or fence is tight prior to
starting the power tool.
•Keep hands away from a moving blade or bit when operating the machine.
Never reach
near a moving blade or bit to clear debris. Turn off the power tool and wait for the blade or bit to
come to a complete stop.
•Always support long boards on both the infeed and the outfeed ends.
•Always securely hold workpieces against the machine table and miter gauge or fence.
•This Swing Stop™ is designed for a specific application.
Do not modify and/or use it for
any other application. If you have questions about the miter gauge, DO NOT use it until you
contact Kreg Tool Company and receive advice.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
These stops can be secured anywhere along the Trak. The Swing
Stop
TM
is designed to raise out of your way automatically, when a
board is pushed against the front; as shown in
Figure 2.
The Stop Arm rests on top of the workpiece until the board has been
withdrawn. When the board is removed or moved to the side of the stop,
the arm drops down and is again ready for use.
The Stop Arm can be positioned on either side of the base which is
secured to the Top Trak with the T-Knob. (
The Stop Arm should be
positioned between the base and the saw blade; as shown in Figure 2.)
The distance between the blade and the Stop Arm is measured using
the lens and tape attached to the Top Trak. (see the opposite side of this
page for more instructions.)
Shop Made Table
Workpiece
Miter Saw
Fig. 2
Production
Stop
Swing Stop
TM
#KMS7801
Stop Base
Lens Cursor
Tape
Top Trak
Stop Arm
Fig. 1
About the Lens Cursor
Our stops feature an adjustable Lens Cursor, similar to the lens on a
quality tablesaw rip-fence. The lens is a clear material, except for a red
line (cursor) on the bottom of the lens; as shown in Figure 3. The Lens
Cursor is adjustable to fine-tune the stop, and is secured in place with
the Lens Screw. The Lens Cursor can be aligned to either side of the
Stop Arm.
The cursor makes it easy to read the tape lines and compensate for
variations in blade thickness and imperfectly positioned tape. Because
the Lens Cursor protrudes
3
⁄
8
″ from the stop (as seen in Figure 4), the
self-adhesive tape on a Kreg precision measuring component must be
placed
3
⁄
8
″ closer to the saw blade for the lens to work properly.
After you have correctly set the Swing Stop
TM
for your particular set up,
make a few practice cuts to ensure its accuracy. First, set the Swing
Stop
TM
at 20″ (or any length you desire) and make a cut. Check the
stock with your tape measure to test the accuracy of the cut. Make
adjustments to the Lens Cursor as necessary. Do this by loosening
the Lens Screw and gently pulling or pushing the Lens Cursor to the
desired location before tightening the Lens Screw again. Make a
second cut at 18″ (or any length shorter than the original) and test the
accuracy again. Repeat this process as necessary.
3
⁄
8
″off-set
Red Line
Cursor
Read Tape
Here
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Red Line Cursor
Lens
Stop Arm
Lens
Cursor Slot
Lens Screw
Assembly Instructions
About the Swing Stop
TM
Breakline
Hex Head Bolt
Brass Washer
Stop Base
T-Bolt
Swing Stop
TM
Arm
Breakline
Lens Cursor
Lock Nut
Plastic Stop
Bushing
Plastic Stop
Bushing
Plastic Support
Button
Plastic Stop
Bushing
Lens Screw
Brass Washer
Won’t work loose
during use
Position on side of stop
base nearest blade.
Slides in T-Slot of
aluminum trak.
Anchors assembly to
aluminum trak.
Allows for
smooth operation.
Allows for
smooth operation.
Allows for
smooth operation.
Allows for
smooth operation.
Secures Swing Stop
TM
assembly
Tightens Swing Stop
TM
assembly in position
Allows precise adjustment
of Swing Stop
TM
Used to calibrate lens zero position
For use with
sacrificial fence
Fig. 6
T-Knob
Use a pliers to grip the break-away
portion of the Swing Stop
TM
and
simply ″snap″ that piece off.
File or sand off the rough edge of
the Swing Stop
TM
.
Hold the Swing Stop
TM
firmly in
your hand. You may also use a
vice.
2.
3.
1.
The design of the Swing Stop
TM
allows it to work with the addition of a
sacrificial board attached to the fence of our Miter Gauge. Sacrificial
boards afford a renewable surface to support the workpiece, resulting in
a smooth crosscut that minimizes tear-out.
The sacrificial board can be constructed from any material you choose.
The board must be
3
⁄
4
″ thick and may not exceed 2
5
⁄
8
″ in height. Choose
a length that best suits your application. Attach the board to the Miter
Gauge Fence with
1
⁄
4
″ diameter,
3
⁄
4
″ long bolts and nuts. Drill 3-4 holes,
with counter-bores, large enough to facilitate the bolt, nut, and washer.
Using this arrangement, the sacrificial board may be moved along the
fence independently of the measuring tape attached to the fence. This
eliminates the need to recalibrate the measuring system each time you
want to renew the backing surface.
The design of the Swing Stop
TM
makes it fully compatible with the
addition of a sacrificial board to the aluminum fence. A groove (breakline)
has been incorporated into the base of the Swing Stop
TM
Arm. This
breakline has been added to provide a simple means to shorten this
portion of the Swing Stop
TM
, for use with a sacrificial board. If you intend
on using a sacrificial board, remove the breakaway section of the stop,
as shown below. We suggest using a file or sandpaper to smooth the
rough edge of the Swing Stop
TM
after breaking it away.
Once the Swing Stop
TM
has been altered, it can only be used with a
sacrificial fence on the Miter Gauge. It will not work correctly if used
without a sacrificial fence.
WARNING!
Breakline
3 Simple Steps
KREG TOOL COMPANY
201 Campus Drive
Huxley, IA 50124
(*Make sure the Swing Stop
TM
Arm is on the same side of the Stop Base as the saw blade, drill bit or router bit.)
Swing Stop
TM
Parts Identification
Name
Dimensions
Qty
Part#
Name
Dimensions
Qty
Part#
Swing Stop
TM
Arm
1
FT4261
Lens Cursor
1
FT4063
Lock Nut
5
⁄
16
″ - 24
1
FT4061
Brass Washer
5
⁄
16
″
2
FT4137
Nylon Screw
10-32 x
1
⁄
4
″
1
FT4064
T-Knob
1
DK1313
Hex Head Bolt
5
⁄
16
″ - 24 x 3 -
1
⁄
4
″
1
FT4060
Stop Base
1
FT4262
T-Bolt
1
⁄
4
″ - 20 x 1
1
⁄
4
″
1
FT4212
Plastic Stop Bushing
4
FT4257
Plastic Support Button
1
FT4258
English
NK9104
Version 2 - 05/2018
WARNING:
!
This product can expose you to chemicals including Acrylonitrile
and other chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
