Operation
Basic Saw Operations
Raising the Blade
To raise or lower the blade, turn the blade elevation handwheel (A, Fig. 30) to the desired blade height, and then tighten the bevel lock handle (B, Fig. 30) to maintain the desired blade angle.
Figure 30
Tilting the Blade
Two methods are available for tilting the saw blade.
Rapid blade tilting:
Loosen the bevel lock handle (B, Fig. 30), move the handwheel (A, Fig. 30) to the desired angle, then tighten the bevel lock handle.
Fine adjustment blade tilting:
Loosen the bevel lock handle (B, Fig. 30), push in the handwheel (A, Fig. 30) and at the same time turn the handwheel (A, Fig. 30) to tilt the saw blade. When the saw blade is at the desired angle, tighten the bevel lock handle (B, Fig. 30).
On/Off Switch
The ON / OFF switch has a removable safety key. With the key removed from the switch, unauthorized and hazardous use by children and others is minimized.
Referring to Figure 31:
1.To turn the saw ON, insert the safety switch key
(A)into the slot in the switch (B). Move the switch upward to the ON position.
2.To turn the saw OFF, move the switch downward.
3.To lock the switch in the OFF position, grasp the end (or yellow part) of the safety switch key (A), and pull it out.
4.With the removable safety key removed, the switch will not operate.
5.If the removable safety key is removed while the saw is running, it can be turned OFF but cannot be restarted without inserting the removable safety key (A).
Figure 31
Overload Protection
This saw has an overload reset button (C, Fig. 31) that resets the motor after it shuts off due to overloading or low voltage. If the motor stops during operation, turn the ON / OFF switch to the OFF position. Wait about five minutes for the motor to cool, the push the reset button (C, Fig. 31) and turn the switch to the ON position.
Dust Chute
To prevent fire hazard, clean and remove sawdust from under the saw frequently.
To prevent sawdust buildup inside the saw housing, attach a vacuum hose (A, Fig. 32) to the dust chute (B, Fig. 32) at the rear of the table saw. DO NOT operate the saw with the hose in place unless the vacuum is turned on.
Figure 32
Using the Table Extension
Use the scale on the front rail for rip cuts up to 13 in. For rip cuts greater than 13 in., set and the lock the fence on the 13 in. mark. Unlock the extension table, and slide the table with the fence to the desired dimension using the scale on the rear rail.
Referring to Figure 33:
1.Release the cam locking lever (A).
2.Slide the table extension to the desired measurement and then tighten the cam locking lever.
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