Page of 17
11
NOTE:
Always maintain the correct blade depth setting. For all cuts, the blade depth should not
exceed 1⁄4” below the material being cut. Excessive blade depth increases the chance of saw
KICKBACK.
BEVEL ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
§
Loosen the clamp knob at the bevel scale plate on the front of the saw base.
§
Tilt the saw base until the desired graduation on the bevel scale aligns with the indicator line on
the stationary bevel bracket.
§
Tighten the clamp knob securely.
§
Always make a test cut in scrap lumber and measure the cut angle to confirm the bevel angle is
set properly; if necessary, adjust the bevel angle appropriately before cutting the work piece.
LINE-OF-CUT INDICATORS
§
Line-of-cut indicator notches are provided at the front of the saw base.
§
The right notch is used to follow a line when making a 0° cut.
§
The left notch is used to follow a line when making a 45° bevel cut.
§
Since blade thicknesses vary, it is necessary to make test cuts in scrap material, along a
guideline, to determine proper alignment of the guideline within the notch to obtain an accurate
cut.
INSTALLING THE RIP GUIDE (FIG 5)
When cutting lumber lengthwise, you are usually
cutting “with” the wood’s grain, rather than across the
grain. Cutting “with” the grain of wood is called “ripping”
or a rip cut. Since rip cuts tend to be lengthy it can be
difficult to accurately follow the guideline the entire
distance of the cut. To assist the operator to obtain 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.
§
Unplug your circular saw.
§
Insert the Rip Guide through all three slots in the saw base at the front of the saw, starting with
slot in the right side edge of the base.
§
Slide the guide through the slots until it extends out the left side of the base.
§
Adjust the rip guide for the desired width of cut and then securely tighten the thumbscrew in the
center slot to hold the rip guide in position.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury and damage to the work piece, extend the rip
guide through all slots in the base.
FIG 5