3.Turn saw upside down, retract telescoping guard and check 45° angle as shown in Fig. 8.
4.If adjustment is necessary loosen bevel adjustment locking lever and turn stop screw until angle is correct.
LINE OF CUT INDICATOR
A line of cut indicator (A), Fig. 9, is provided at the front of the base. The left edge of the notch in this indicator is used to follow a line when making 90° cuts. The right edge of the notch is used to follow a line when making 45° cuts. This indicator may be adjusted as follows:
1.CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
2.Adjust saw for 90° cut.
3.Loosen two screws (B), Fig. 9.
4.Place a straight edge along side of blade touching set of blade teeth at both front and rear of blade as shown in Fig. 9A.
CAUTION: Avoid contact with blade teeth to prevent personal injury.
5.Align left edge of notch in indicator with straight edge and tighten two screws (B), Fig. 9.
B A B
Fig. 9 | Fig. 9A |
TO ASSEMBLE THE OPTIONAL BASE INSERT
An optional base insert (A), Fig. 10, is available as an accessory and is used to reduce chipping and splintering of top fibers of plywood when used with a fine tooth blade. THIS INSERT CANNOT BE USED WHEN MAKING BEVEL CUTS. Install insert as follows:
1.CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
2.Adjust saw for minimum depth of cut.
3.Place large slot in insert around stud and the two small slots over raised dimples on front of base as shown in Fig.
4.Install washer (B), Fig. 10, and knob (C), Fig. 10, on stud but do not tighten at this time.
C
B
A
Fig. 10
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