OPERATION
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
STARTING AND STOPPING SAW
The power switch is located on the left side of the machine. To turn the machine “ON”, push the green start button (A) Fig. 14. To turn the machine “OFF”, push the red stop button (B).
LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION
IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use, using a padlock (C) Fig. 15 with a 3/16" diameter shackle.
A
B
Fig. 14
TILTING THE TABLE
C
Fig. 15
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.
The table can be tilted 47 degrees to the right and 5 degrees to the left. To tilt the table to the right, loosen the two clamp handles (one shown at (A) Fig. 16), and bevel lock handle (B) Fig. 16A. Move the stop tab (C) inset out of the way. Tilt the table to the desired angle on the scale (D) Figs. 16, and tighten the two locking handles (A) Fig. 16 and the bevel lock handle (B) Fig. 16A.
D
B
C
A 
Fig. 16
ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION
To prevent weakening of the blade, the machine is shipped with the blade under slight tension.
To adjust:
1.Locate the blade tension lever (A) Fig. 17 on top of the machine.
2.Locate the Tension Scale (B) Fig.17 on the back side of the upper wheel guard.
3.Open the upper and lower doors to see that the blade is situated correctly on both wheels.
Fig. 16A
A
B
Fig. 17
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