Porter-Cable 3802 instruction manual Adjusting 0 and 45 Degree Bevel Positive Stops, Source

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A

Fig. 27

ADJUSTING 0 AND 45 DEGREE BEVEL POSITIVE STOPS

1.

DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER

SOURCE.

2.

Adjust saw so that both bevel and miter pointers are

set at 0 degrees. Tighten bevel lock handle and lock

cuttinghead in down position.

3.

Place one end of a square (A) Fig. 27 on the table

and the other end against the blade. The blade should

be set at 90 degrees to the table.

4.

If an adjustment is necessary, loosen bevel lock

handle (H) Fig. 28. Loosen locknut (B) and turn adjusting

screw (C), with wrenches provided, until blade is 90

degrees to the table. Tighten locknut (B) and bevel lock

handle (H).

5.

When the blade is 90 degrees to the table, adjust

the pointer to line up with the 0 degree mark on the

bevel scale.

H

B

C

Fig. 28

A

Fig. 29

F

6.

Loosen bevel lock handle (H) Fig. 28, and move

cuttinghead all the way to the left bevel position and

tighten bevel lock handle.

7.

Use a square (A) Fig. 29, to see if the blade is at 45

degrees to the table.

E

A

B

8.

If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the bevel lock

handle. Loosen the locknut (E) Fig. 30, and turn the

adjusting screw (F), with wrenches provided, until the

blade is 45 degrees to the table. Tighten locknut (E) and

bevel lock handle.

9.

These positive stops enable you to rapidly position

the blade at the most common bevel angles to the table,

90 and 45 degrees.

ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN TRUNNION AND BEVEL BRACKET

After a long period of time, it may become necessary to adjust the sliding fit between the trunnion (A) Fig. 30, and the bevel bracket (B) by tightening adjusting nut (C), Fig. 31, located underneath the bevel lock (A), Fig. 31, and collar (B) Fig. 31.

Fig. 30

C

B

A

Fig. 31

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Contents Instruction Read and Follow ALL Instructions Important Safety InstructionsAttempt to Repair Power Cord Additional Safety Rules for Compound Miter SawsPower Connections Replacement PartsMotor Extension Cord SelectionAssembly Moving Cuttinghead to the UP Position Attaching Extension Table and Fence Slide Moving Table to the 0 Degree CUT-OFF PositionSliding FIT Between Movable Table and Base Page Fastening Machine to Supporting Surface Attaching Dust BAGStarting and Stopping Machine Adjusting Sliding FIT Between Movable Table and Base Locking Switch in the OFF PositionRotating Table for Miter Cutting Tightened if NecessaryTable Hazard Area Adjusting Fence 90 Degrees to BladeTilting Cuttinghead for Bevel Cutting Attaching Optional Work ClampAdjusting Chip Deflector Adjusting Sliding FenceDisconnect the SAW from the Power Source Adjusting Sliding FIT Between Trunnion and Bevel Bracket Adjusting 0 and 45 Degree Bevel Positive StopsDisconnect the SAW from the Power SourceAdjusting Sliding FIT Between Cuttinghead ARM and Trunnion Adjusting the Tension of Cuttinghead Return SpringAdjusting Downward Travel of SAW Blade Adjusting Blade GuardAuxiliary Wood Fence Typical Operations and Helpful HintsCutting Aluminum While the Machine is RunningConstructing Work Support Extensions Cutting Bowed MaterialCutting Crown Moulding Changing the Blade Disconnect Machine from the Power SourceKeep Tool Clean Brush Inspection and ReplacementService and Repairs Failure to StartPage Delta Service Centers