ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
GUARD OPERATION
NOTE:
Keep hands clear of the blade when the operating handle
(Fig. 2 - 1) is lowered. Do not interfere with the proper move-
ment of the blade guard (Fig. 2 - 2).
When the handle is lowered
, the blade guard raises automati-
cally.
When the handle is raised
, the blade guard returns to its
safety position, covering the blade.
PLUNGE LOCK
The saw arm needs to be raised up before operation and locked
down for transporting and storing.
To raise saw arm from the lower position:
1. Holding the operating handle (Fig. 2 - 1), lightly press down
on the saw arm and pull out the release knob (Fig. 3 - 1). Slowly
raise the saw arm to the upper position.
2. Set the release knob pin into the the shallow groove (Fig. 4 -
1) to unlock the cutting head for a free range of movement.
To lock the saw arm in the lower position:
1. Holding the operating handle (Fig. 2 - 1), push the blade guard
lever and pull out the release knob (Fig. 3 - 1).
2. Slowly lower the saw arm to the lower position and lock the
release knob into the deep groove (Fig. 4 - 2).
Fig. 2
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Fig. 3
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WARNING!
Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according to the instructions. Read
through and become familiarized with the following procedures of handling and adjusting your chop saw. Failure
to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury.
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Fig. 4
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