Performax 240-3600, Operator'S Manual, Page: 10 / 40

WARNING:
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SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS
17 .
bevel scale:
The easy-to-read scale on
the front of the table saw cabinet shows the
exact blade angle .
18 .
blade: For maximum performance, use
of the 10” (25 .4 cm) carbide-tipped
combination blade provided with this saw
is recommended . The blade is raised and
lowered with the height-adjusting handle .
Bevel angles are locked using the bevel-
locking lever . Additional blade styles of the
same high quality are available for specific
operations, such as ripping .
Do not use blades
rated less than the speed of this tool.
Failure to heed this warning could result in
personal injury.
19 .
blade guard:
Always keep the guard
down over the blade for through-sawing
cuts .
20 .
bevel-locking lever:
Located under the
worktable surface on the front of the
cabinet, this lever locks the angle setting of
the blade .
21 .
Height/bevel-adjusting hand wheel:
Located on the front of the cabinet, this
hand wheel is used to lower and raise the
blade for adjustments or blade replacement .
The hand-wheel also makes adjusting for
bevel angles easy .
22 .
Fence-locking lever: The lever on the
front of the rip fence releases the rip fence
or locks it in place .
23 .
Miter gauge: This miter gauge aligns the
wood for a crosscut . The easy-to-read
indicator shows the exact angle for a miter
cut, with positive stops at 0˚ and 45˚ .
24 .
Miter gauge grooves: The miter gauge
rides in these grooves on either side of the
blade .
25 .
Rip fence: A sturdy metal fence that
guides the workpiece, and is secured with
the locking lever .
26 .
Scale: Located on the front rail, the
easy-to-read scale provides precise
measurements for rip cuts .
27 .
Sliding extension table:
Located on the
right side of the saw table, this extension
table gives the operator additional support
when cutting wide workpieces .
28 .
On/Off switch assembly:
This saw has an
easy access switch . To lock the switch in the
OFF position, remove the yellow switch key
from the switch . Place the key in a location
that is inaccessible to children and others
who are not qualified to use the tool .