Basic Saw Operations
Miter Detent Override
The miter detent override feature allows the detent action to be locked out, allowing for micro adjust- ments at any miter angle. When the desired miter angle is to close to a standard mitering angle that has a detent slot, this feature prevents the wedge on the miter arm from slipping into the detent slot on the base.
1.Lift and hold the miter detent lever (under base arm).
2.Push the detent override clip forward and latch in place over edge. Release miter detent lever (Figure 24).
3.Move miter arm to any position on the miter scale.
4.Lock the miter lock knob to retain miter position.
To Disengage:
5.Loosen miter lock knob and lift the miter detent lever to release the detent override clip. The clip should automatically disengage and the table should lock into any desired miter detent.
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Detent
Override Clip
Miter | Miter |
Detent Lever | Lock Knob |
Figure 24. Detent Override
Sliding Fences and Base Extensions
So as to provide sufficient (mini- ! WARNING mum 6”) spacing from hand to saw
blade, extend the sliding fences and base extensions when making extreme bevel, miter or compound cuts.
The base extensions can also be used to provide extra support for long workpieces.
Sliding Base:
1.Loosen the base extension clamping levers (Figure 25).
2.Extend sliding base extensions to the desired position.
3.Press the levers down to clamp the extensions into place.
Sliding Fence:
1.Loosen the fence locking knobs (behind fence).
2.Slide fence to proper position.
3.Tighten knobs to lock fence into place.
To Temporarily Remove Sliding Fence:
Some extreme compound angles make it necessary to remove one of the sliding fences.
1.Unscrew fence knob until at least 1/2” of thread shows.
2.Slide fence to its centermost position.
3.Lift fence to remove.
4.Tighten knob
After the cut is complete, reinstall the sliding fence.
To reinstall the sliding fence, reverse this procedure.
During transportation, sliding base ! CAUTION extensions and fences should
always be secured in the fully closed position.
Sliding Fences
and Base
Extensions
Base Extensions
Clamping levers
Figure 25. Sliding Fences and Base Extensions
See page 20 for information about other types of workpiece support.
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