MAKSIWA SC.1100.X, Instruction Manual

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5 Operating Procedures
5.3 Adjustment
BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Refer to following fi gure.
• Blade height is controlled by handwheel on the front of the saw.
• To adjust height, loosen locking hand knob. Rotate knob counterclockwise approximately three turns. Turn
handwheel to desired blade height.
CAUTION: For safety, blade should be raised only 1/8″above the surface of the material to be cut. However, if
hollow ground blades are used, raise blade to its maximum height to allow for greater blade clearance.
• Lock blade height into position. Lock handwheel by tightening locking knob clockwise. Tighten only until
snug.
IMPORTANT: Do not over tighten. Only a small amount of pressure is necessary to lock handwheel securely.
BLADE TILT ADJUSTMENT
Refer to following fi gure.
• The saw blade can be set at any angle between 90° and45°. Blade tilt is controlled by the handwheel on the
right side of the saw. The indicator on front of saw shows the tilt angle of the blade.
• To adjust tilt, loosen locking hand knob. Rotate knob counterclockwise at least three turns. Turn handwheel
to desired blade angle. Lock blade angle into position.
• Lock handwheel by tightening locking hand knob clockwise. Tighten only until snug.
• The saw is equipped with positive stops at 90° and 45°.