50
For bevel cutting, ad-
just sliding fence clear
of blade path and guard system.
BEVEL ANGLE STOPS AND DETENTS
•
The saw has bevel angle stops that accu-
rately stop at critical angles: 45° left, 0°,
and 45°. It comes factory-set and should
not need to be adjusted. However, after
extensive use or if the tool has received
a hard impact, it may require an adjust-
ment.
•
The saw has a bevel angle detent pin
38
which can only be engaged at 33.9° left
or right - this is the bevel angle required
when cutting 38° “spring angle” crown
molding flat on the table. NOTE: If the
bevel detent pin automatically engages
at 33.9° and prevents tilting the saw to
another angle, simply pull it to the front
and rotate its cross pin 1/4 turn so it
rests in the disengaged position. If pin is
sticking in, tilt and rock saw head side to
side as you pull on it (see Fig. 52).
SETTING SAW TO MAKE A BEVEL
CUT
1.
Lift up the bevel lock lever to unlock (see
item
14
– page 12).
2.
Choose the desired bevel range using
the bevel range selector knob. NOTE: If
in the 0° position and moving to “0-45°
Range,” it may be necessary to move the
head assembly slightly to the left before
the selector knob can be turned.
3.
Grasp the main handle and tilt the saw
head assembly to the desired angle
while watching one of the bevel angle
pointers – watch the right pointer when
tilting to the left or the left pointer when
tilting to the right.
4.
Continue to hold saw and push down on
the bevel lock lever (with your left hand)
to lock. Let go of tool.
5.
Follow the chop cut or slide cut proce-
dures in this manual.
Saw Operations
Cross Pin
38
Cross Pin
38
Fig. 53
Fig. 52
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