SM 1619X02966
Operating Instructions
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
Disconnect plug from power source. Loosen the depth adjustment lever located between the guard and handle of saw. Hold the foot down with one hand and raise or lower saw by
the handle. Tighten lever at the depth setting desired. Check desired depth (Fig. 3).
Not more than one tooth length of the blade should extend below the material to be cut, for minimum splintering (Fig. 4).
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CALIBRATED DEPTH
BRACKET
Calibrated For Standard
Lumber Sizes
DEPTH | FIG. 3 |
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FIG. 4
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BLADE WRENCH & STORAGE AREA
ONE TOOTH LENGTH SHOULD PENETRATE
WOOD FOR MINIMUM SPLINTERING
SAFETY SWITCH
The safety switch is designed to prevent accidental starts. To operate safety switch, press the release button with your thumb on either side of handle to disengage the lock, then pull the trigger (Fig. 5). When the trigger is released the button will engage the safety switch automatically, and the trigger will no longer operate. (See Switch & General Cuts on page 10.)
90° CUTTING ANGLE CHECK
Disconnect plug from power source. Set foot to maximum depth of cut setting. Loosen bevel adjustment wing nut, set to 0° on quadrant, retighten wing nut and check for 90° angle between the blade and bottom plane of foot with a square (Fig. 6). If adjustment is necessary, tilt foot to 45°, tighten bevel adjustment wing nut and bend "TAB" with an adjustable wrench or pliers (Fig. 7).
FIG. 5 | FIG. 6 | FIG. 7 |
SAFETY SWITCH
RELEASE BUTTON
FOOT
TRIGGER
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TAB
BEVEL ADJUSTMENT | FIG. 8 |
Disconnect plug from power source. The foot |
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can be adjusted up to 45° by loosening the |
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bevel adjustment wing nut at the front of the |
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saw. Align to desired angle on calibrated |
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quadrant. Then tighten bevel adjustment wing |
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nut (Fig. 8). Because of the increased amount |
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of blade engagement in the work and |
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decreased stability of the foot, blade binding |
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may occur. Keep the saw steady and the foot |
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firmly on the workpiece. |
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BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
WING NUT
QUADRANT