Removing the blade guard and | Fig. HH |
assembly (Fig. FF, GG) |
!WARNING
To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet.
1.With the blade elevation handwheel raise the blade to the maximum height.
2.Loosen the blade lock handle do not pull on handle just turn and move the handwheel to 90° on the bevel scale.
3.Tighten the bevel lock handle.
4.Remove the
5.Remove the blade guard assembly (5) by pulling up on the locking knob (4).
AVOID KICKBACKS
(Work thrown back towards you) by keeping the blade sharp, the rip fence parallel to the saw blade and by keeping the riving knife,
!WARNING
Improper riving knife alignment can cause “kickback” and serious injury.
INSTALLING THE MITER GAUGE
Insert the miter gauge bar into the table top grooves. Make sure that the miter gauge bar slides freely through the table top grooves.
ADJUSTING THE MITER GAUGE (FIG. HH)
The miter gauge is accurately constructed with index stops at 0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60° both right and left sides.
1.Loosen the lock handle (1) to allow the miter body (2) to rotate freely. Position the miter body at 90° so the positive detent secures its position. Tighten the lock handle to hold the miter body in position.
2.If the pointer (3) requires adjustment, loosen the screw under the pointer with a screwdriver. Adjust the pointer to 90° on the scale, then firmly tighten the adjustment screw.
3.To change angles on the miter gauge, loosen the lock handle (1) and rotate the miter body to the desired angle as indicated by the scale. Secure in position by tightening the lock handle.
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INSTALLING THE RIP FENCE (FIG. II)
1.Lift upward on the rip fence handle (1) so the rear holding clamp (2) is fully extended.
2.Place the rip fence on the saw table and engage the holding clamp to the rear rail (3). Lower the front end into the front rail (4).
3.Push down on the rip fence handle to lock.
Fig. II
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RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. JJ)
1.The fence (1) is moved by lifting up on the handle (2) and sliding the fence to the desired location. Pushing down on the handle locks the fence in position.
2.Position the fence on the right side of the table and along the edge miter gauge groove (3).
3.Lock the fence handle. The fence should be parallel with the miter gauge groove.
4.If adjustment is needed to make the fence parallel to the groove, do the following:
•Loosen the two bolts (4) and lift up on the handle.
•Hold the fence bracket (5) firmly against the front of the saw table. Move the fence until it is parallel with the miter gauge groove.
•Push the handle down and tighten both bolts.
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