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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
BEVEL ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the bevel clamp knob at the bevel scale bracket on the front of the saw base.
2. Tilt the saw base to the desired angle. The bevel scale will align with the indicator line on the stationary bevel
bracket.
3. Tighten the clamp knob securely.
4. Make a test cut in scrap lumber and measure the angle of the cut to confirm that the bevel angle is properly set.
If necessary, adjust the bevel angle appropriately before cutting the actual work piece.
LINE-OF-CUT INDICATORS
1. A line-of-cut indicator notch can be found at the front of the saw base. This notch helps provide indication of
where the cut will be occurring.
2. The right edge of the notch is used to indicate the line when making a 0° cut.
3. The left edge of the notch is used to indicate the line during a 45° bevel cut.
NOTE: Since blade thicknesses vary, it is necessary to make test cuts along a guideline in scrap material to deter-
mine the proper alignment of the guideline within the notch. This will help to obtain an accurate cut with blades
of various thicknesses.
INSTALLING THE RIP GUIDE
When cutting lumber lengthwise you are usually cutting with the wood’s grain rather then across the grain. Cutting
with the grain of wood is called “ripping,” also known as a rip cut. Since rip cuts tend to be lengthy, it can be dif-
ficult to accurately follow the guideline the entire distance of the cut. To assist the operator in obtaining a straight
rip cut, a straight edge can be clamped to the work piece or the supplied rip guide can be used. To install the rip
guide on your saw, perform the following steps:
1. Unplug your circular saw.
2. Insert the rip guide through all three slots on the saw base at the front of the saw, starting with slot in the
right side edge of the base.
3. Slide the guide through the slots until it extends out the left side of the base.
4. Adjust the rip guide for the desired width of cut and then securely tighten the rip guide locking knob in the
center slot to hold the rip guide in position.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury and damage to the workpiece, extend the rip guide through all
slots on the base.
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