Tool Shop 240-2081 Operator'S Manual Download Page 7

NOTE: The 3/16" hex wrench and combination square are not included.

ALIGNING MITER AND BEVEL

MAINTENANCE

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Aligning Miter Angle

1. Lower the head assembly and push in the lock pin to lock in the lower position. 
Make sure table is in 0° detent and tighten miter lock knob. Place a combination 
square (1) against the fence(2) and next to the blade (3) as illustrated. Locate
the square properly so it does not contact the tooth of saw blade. The saw blade 
should contact the full length of the square. (Figure 1)
2. If blade does not fully contact the square, follow the fence alignment procedure.

Fence Alignment

a. The head assembly should remain in lowered position.
b. Use a 3/16" hex wrench, loosen the hex cap screws (4)(Figure 2) behind

c. Adjust fence until blade and the fence have full contact with the square.
d. Tighten hex cap screws.

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Aligning Bevel Angle
0° Blade Aligning

1. Rotate table to 0° position and lock in place.
2. Lower the blade and engage the lock pin.
3. Use a combination square to check blade squareness to table. Place the square

   on the table and press it against the blade. If the blade does not contact the full

   length of the square follow the alignment procedure.

a. Loosen bevel lock handle.

c. When you have established the vertical stop correctly, tighten the hex lock

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d. Adjust bevel indicator (7). Loosen screw (8) and align indicator (7) to the 0° mark

   Tighten screw (Figure 3)

45° Left or Right Blade Aligning

1. Rotate table to 0° position and lock in place.
2. Lower the blade and engage the lock pin.
3. Loosen bevel lock handle and tilt the head assembly to 45° bevel. The bevel
indicator should be on the 45° mark, the 45° bevel stop should be in full contact
with the 45° bevel stop screw, and the blade should contact the full length of the
combination square.
4. If the blade is not 45° with the table, adjust 45° bevel stop.

a. Loosen bevel lock handle.

c. When you have established the 45° stop correctly, tighten the hex lock nut

down to hold the setting.

d. Check that bevel indicator (7) is pointing to the 45°mark on the bevel scale. 
   If not, first recheck the blade squareness to the table and 0° bevel indicator

alignment.Then, repeat the 45° blade alignment and make appropriate 
adjustments.

fence (2). (Figure 1)

b. Use an 11/32" open-end wrench to loosen the hex lock nut (5), then use a

3/16" hex wrench to adjust the hex screw (6) up or down (figure 3).

b. Use an 11/32" open-end wrench to loosen the hex lock nut (9) and then use a

3/16" hex wrench to adjust the hex screw (10) up or down. (Figure 4)

NOTE: The 11/32" open-end wrench and 3/16" hex wrench are not included.

e. Adjust the miter indicator(9). Loosen screw and align indicator to the  0° mark.(Fig.1)

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Summary of Contents for 240-2081

Page 1: ...TER SAW SAVE THIS MANUAL You will need this manual for safety instructions operating procedures and warranty Put it and the original sales receipt in a safe dry place for future reference For question...

Page 2: ...5 OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS REGARDING DOUBLE INSULA TION 6 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK electric shock if you contact a live wire 7 DO NOT MISUSE THE CORD 2 immediately 8 WHEN WORKING OUTDOORS USE A...

Page 3: ...ARTS parts 25 SERVICE AND REPAIRS shock or injury 1 2 WOOD ONLY 3 DAMAGED OR WARPED SAW BLADES injury 4 USE ONLY WITH GUARD IN PLACE in use 5 REPLACE THE TABLE INSERT WHEN WORN part of your saw 6 ALWA...

Page 4: ...Carbide Blade 1 Combination Allen Wrench Phillips screwdriver 1 Hold Down Clamp 2 AAA batteries 2 Table Extensions Dust Collection Bag Product Manual 45 Miter Cut 2 7 8 x3 3 4 45 Bevel Cut 1 5 8 x5 1...

Page 5: ...rt the saw INSTALL THE LASER GUIDE BATTERY START UP Open the cap of laser guide battery box 17 on page 4 install the supplied 2 AAA batteries in the battery box Fig 0 Fig 0 NOTE The battery box has po...

Page 6: ...otation to the left or right up to 45 left 45 right uickly locate 0 15 22 5 30 and 45 left or right by the detent clicks at these angle settings Tighten the miter lock knob at the desired angle Before...

Page 7: ...correctly tighten the hex lock g n i t t e s e h t d l o h o t n w o d 5 t u n d Adjust bevel indicator 7 Loosen screw 8 and align indicator 7 to the 0 mark Tighten screw Figure 3 45 Left or Right Bl...

Page 8: ...he blade bolt See Figure 7 Caution This is a reverse threaded screw If you turn the screw clockwise it will loosen turn counter clockwise it will 6 Press and hold the spindle lock button and rotate th...

Page 9: ...e l d n a H 1 r e h s a W 30 Switch cover 1 72 Screw M5 18 1 1 3 3 7 1 h c t i w S 1 g n i r p S 2 3 4 7 1 e l d n a H 1 w e r c S 5 7 1 d r a o b s s e r p e l b a C 3 3 1 e t a l p g n i t a c o L 4...

Page 10: ...SCHEMATIC DRAWING 10 WARNING Repairs should be made by an authorized repair center Do not this power tool Contact at for questions regarding this power tool 1 866 915 8626 open or disassemble...

Page 11: ...hts and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Be careful tools are dangerous if improperly used or maintained Seller s employees are not ualified to advise you on the use of this Me...

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