Operation

OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

STARTING AND STOPPING THE SAW

1.To start the machine, push “ON” button (A) Fig. 39.

2.To stop the machine, push “OFF” button (B).

MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN

THE “OFF” POSITION BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD. IN THE EVENT OF A POWER FAILURE, PUSH THE “OFF” BUTTON. AN ACCIDENTAL START-UP CAN CAUSE INJURY.

LOCKING SWITCH IN “OFF” POSITION

Fig. 39

IMPORTANT: When the machine is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use, using a padlock (A) Fig. 40 with a 3/16" diameter shackle. NOTE: GPE switch shown.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION

Your saw is supplied with overload protection. If the motor shuts off or fails to start due to overloading (cutting stock too fast, using a dull blade, using the saw beyond its capacity, etc.) or low voltage, let the motor cool three to five minutes. The overload will automatically reset itself and the machine can then be started again by pressing the “ON” button.

IMPORTANT: If the motor continually shuts off due to overloading, the cause of overloading must be corrected. If this happens, it is recommended that you contact a qualified electrician.

BLADE RAISING MECHANISM

The saw blade is raised and lowered with the front handwheel (A) Fig. 41. With the exception of hollow ground blades, the blade should be raised 1/8" to 1/4" above the top surface of the material being cut. With hollow ground blades, the blade should be raised the maximum to provide greater clearance. To raise the saw blade, loosen lock knob (B) Fig. 41, and turn the handwheel (A), clockwise. To lower the saw blade, turn handwheel (A) counterclockwise.

The saw blade is locked at any height by turning the lock knob (B) Fig. 41, clockwise. Due to the wedge action of this locking device, only a small amount of force is required to lock the blade raising mechanism securely. Any added force merely puts unnecessary strain on the locking device. Limit stops for raising or lowering are permanently built into the mechanism and need no further adjustment.

Fig. 40

Fig. 41

BLADE TILTING MECHANISM

The blade tilting mechanism allows the blade to be tilted up to 45 degrees to the left.

To tilt the saw blade to the desired angle, loosen lock knob (D) Fig. 41, and turn handwheel (C). A pointer indicates the angle of tilt on scale (E), which is marked in one-degree increments. To lock the saw blade in the desired angle of tilt, tighten lock knob (D).

ALWAYS LOCK THE BLADE IN

POSITION BEFORE STARTING THE

SAW.