Footplate Adjustment

The footplate can be adjusted for cutting at 90˚ to the surface as well as any angle from ±45˚. To be certain the footplate is cutting at precisely 90˚, it is useful to check the blade squareness to the footplate with the use of a small machinist’s square. See Figure 9.

Fig 9. Checking blade squareness.

To adjust to another angle, use the sup- plied Allen® Wrench to loosen the bolt hold- ing the footplate. Slide the plate forward slightly to disengage it from the notch, and tilt it to the desired angle. At the 45˚ points there are notches which position the plate. By pushing the plate back when near 45˚, the notches will lock the plate in position. If an angle between 90˚ and 45˚ is desired, set the angle and leave the plate in the for- ward position, and tighten the bolt. See Figure 10.

Fig 10. Setting footplate for angle cuts.

The footplate can also be set to accommo- date flush cutting. This might be used when it is desirable to cut right up to a wall or other vertical surface. Remove the bolt holding the footplate with the Allen® wrench. Slide the plate backward so the mounting hole lines up with the rearmost mounting hole. Reinstall and tighten the bolt. The footplate’s front edge will be slightly behind the leading edge of the blade as shown in Figure 11.

Fig 11. Footplate positioned for flush cutting.

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