RAISE/LOWER AND DEPTH STOP
Figure 13 highlights the components of the Raise/Lower Depth Stop Assembly.
Raise/Lower Wheel
Depth Gauge
Friction Knob
Depth Stop Latch
Raise/Lower
ACME Thread Assy.
Figure 13. Raise/Lower Depth Stop
Calibrating the Desired Depth of Cut
The SP118 provides for infinite depth adjustment with Diamond Blades 12" thru 18" in diameter.
1.Turn Engine to off.
2.Place saw on level ground.
3.Select Diamond Blade and mount the blade according to Figure 12.
4.Lower the blade so it just touches the surface.
Figure 14. Lowering Blade for Depth of Cut
5.Position Depth Indicator Ring to "0".
6.Depth Guage Friction Knob can be adjusted as necessary using locknut inside of console.
7.The Diamond Blade is now oriented.
8.The Depth Indicator Ring now refernces the depth of cut.
9.Once the blade is at the desired depth during sawing operations, position the Depth Stop Latch within the Raise/Lower Wheel.
Figure 15. Setting Depth Stop
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