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the selected groove. Do not lock.
3. Position the clamp to maximize clearance from the head assembly and then tighten the
work-clamp knob.
4. Lift the grip lever to loosen the grip on the work clamp. Then lift or lower the thumb lever to
raise or lower the work clamp. Lower the grip lever to lock the vertical position of the work
clamp.
5. Move the head assembly up and down and forward and back (See the detail instructions
in the “ADJUSTMENTS”) to be sure that it clears the clamp.
WARNING
In some operations, the work-clamp assembly may interfere with the
operation of the blade-guard assembly .
Always make sure that there is
no interference with the blade guard prior to beginning any cutting operation to reduce the risk
of serious personal injury.
The work clamp provides greater control by clamping the workpiece to the saw table. It also
prevents the workpiece from creeping toward the saw blade. This is very helpful when cutting
compound miters. Depending on the cutting operation and the size of the workpiece, it may be
necessary to use a C-clamp instead of the work clamp to secure the workpiece prior to making
the cut. The work clamp can be installed and used on either side of the blade.
Installation and removal of the sliding fences
The sliding fences on the saw help to secure the workpiece when making cuts. The portion of
the miter fence located farthest from the blade is larger to provide additional vertical support.
The sliding feature makes it easy to remove or adjust the position of the sliding fence and
allows for clearance of the head assembly.
The left sliding fence has been secured to the fixed fence in the factory. Loosen the sliding-
fence lock knob at each side, then slide it in or out to install or remove the sliding fences (Fig.5).
When the desired position of the sliding fences is determined, tighten the lock knob to secure it.
WARNING
Before operating the tool, make sure that the sliding fences are secured
firmly.
Fig. 5
Sliding fence lock knob
