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15
30
0
45
OPERATION
ANGLE CUTTING
(Bevel Cutting)
See Figures 8 and 9.
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.
■
Using the 1/8 in. hex key provided, loosen the base pivot
screws until the base can be moved.
■
Slide base forward until base pivot screws can move
freely in slots in base.
See Figure 8.
■
Align the mark, on the base, of the desired angle with the
edge of the motor housing.
■
Once the desired angle is reached, slide base back until
tab on motor housing aligns with the appropriate notch on
rear of base.
See Figure 9.
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.
■
Tighten the base pivot screws securely.
■
Return hex key to storage compartment.
NOTE:
The wide slot in the base must be used when making
bevel cuts, scroll cuts, plunge cuts, and when cutting metal.
PLUNGE CUTTING
See Figure 10.
WARNING:
To avoid loss of control, broken blades, or damage to the
material being cut, always use extreme caution when
making plunge cuts. We do not recommend plunge
cutting on materials other than wood.
TO MAKE A PLUNGE CUT
■
Mark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece.
■
Set the cutting angle at 0
°
.
■
Tilt your saw forward so that it rests on the front edge of
the base and blade will not come in contact with the
workpiece when the saw is turned on.
■
Make sure the blade is inside the area to be cut.
■
Using high speed, start your saw and slowly lower the
blade into the workpiece until the blade cuts through the
wood.
See Figure 10.
■
Continue lowering the blade into the workpiece until the
base rests flat on the work surface, then move the saw
forward to complete the opening.
■
Use only the 7 teeth per inch blade for this type of cut.
Fig. 10
0
Fig. 9
1/8 in. HEX KEY
BASE PIVOT SCREWS
BASE
Fig. 8
SCALE
SLOT(S)
BASE
TAB
SLOT
SLOT
NOTCH
WIDE
SLOT
EDGE OF
MOTOR HOUSING
