TILTING THE CUTTINGHEAD FOR BEVEL CUTTING
IMPORTANT: Move the sliding fence to provide clearance for the blade and guard. The degree of tilt determines how far to move the sliding fence. Refer to the section “Adjusting Sliding Fence”.
You can tilt the cuttinghead of your compound miter saw to cut any bevel angle from a 90° straight cut off to a 45° left bevel angle. Loosen the bevel lock handle (A) Fig. 18, tilt the cutting arm (B) to the desired angle, and tighten the lock handle (A).
Positive stops are provided to rapidly position the saw blade at 90° and 45° to the table. Refer to the section of this manual titled “ADJUSTING 90° AND 45° BEVEL STOPS.” The bevel angle of the cuttinghead is determined by the position of the pointer (C) Fig.18 on the scale (D).
A triangle indicator is provided on the bevel scale at the 33.86° bevel angle for cutting crown moulding. Refer to the “CUTTING CROWN MOULDING” section of this manual.
ADJUSTING SLIDING FENCE
B
A
C 
D 
Fig. 18
The sliding fence (A) Fig. 18A provides support for extra large workpieces used with your saw. Set it as close as possible to the saw blade. When miter cutting (blade 90° to the table and at an angle to the right or left), set the fence all the way toward the blade (Fig. 18B). When bevel cutting, however (blade tilted at an angle to the table), move the fence (A) far enough away from the blade to allow for proper clearance. To reposition the fence, loosen the lock handle (B), and slide the fence (A) to the desired location. Tighten the lock handle (B).
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Fig. 18A
REAR SUPPORT/CARRYING HANDLE
B
Fig. 18B
A
A rear support bar (A) Fig. 19 is provided to prevent the machine from tipping to the rear when the cuttinghead returns to the up position. For maximum support, pull the bar (A) out as far as possible.
You can also use the support bar (A) Fig. 20 to carry the machine.
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Fig. 19
ADJUSTING THE BLADE PARALLEL TO THE TABLE SLOT
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER
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Fig. 20
C
SOURCE!
1.Lower the cutting arm. The saw blade (A) Fig. 21 should be parallel to the left edge (B) of the table opening.
2.To adjust, loosen the three bolts (C) Fig. 21 and move the cutting arm until the blade is parallel with the left edge (B) of the table opening and centered in the slot. Tighten the three bolts (C).
Fig. 21
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B
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