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OPERATION
ANGLE CUTTING (BEVEL CUTTING)
See Figures 10 - 11.
Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from 0° to 45° right
or left. Angles for cuts from 0° to 45° in 15° increments are
marked on a scale on both the left and right side of the base.
Notches on the rear of the base provide positive stops at
each of the above mentioned 15° increments. A protractor
is recommended when accurate cuts are required.
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Using the hex key provided, loosen the base pivot screw
until the base can be moved.
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Slide base forward until base pivot screws can move
freely in slots in base.
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Align the mark, on the base, of the desired angle with the
edge of the motor housing.
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Once the desired angle is reached, slide base back until
tab on motor housing aligns with the appropriate notch
on rear of base.
NOTE: When making a set-up for accurate cuts with a
protractor, or for angles other than the preset 15° incre-
ments, the positive stop notches on the rear of the base
are not used.
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Tighten the base pivot screw securely.
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Return hex key to storage compartment.
NOTE: The wide slot in the base must be used when mak-
ing bevel cuts, scroll cuts, plunge cuts, and when cutting
metal.
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
HEX KEY
BASE PIVOT
SCREW
BASE
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