Kerf board (Fig. 11)
This machine is provided with the kerf board in the turn base. If the kerf groove has not yet been cut in the kerf board by the factory, you should cut the groove before actually using the machine to cut a workpiece. Switch on the machine and lower the blade gently to cut a groove in the kerf board.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity (Fig. 12 & 13)
Unplug the machine before any adjustment is attempted. This machine is factory adjusted to pro- vide the max. cutting capacity for a 255 mm saw blade. When the diameter of the blade has been reduced due to sharpening, adjust the depth adjusting bolt by turning it with the socket wrench. The saw blade is lowered by turning the depth adjusting bolt counterclockwise and raised by turning it clockwise. Adjust so that when the handle is in the fully lowered position, there will be a distance of about 126 mm from the front face of the guide fence to the point where the front edge of the blade enters the kerf. With the machine unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while holding the handle all the way down. Be sure that the blade does not contact any part of the lower base when the handle is lowered completely.
Positioning for adjusting the miter angle (Fig. 14)
Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. This allows the turn base to turn freely. When you have moved the grip to the position where the pointer indicates the desired angle on the miter scale, securely tighten the grip clockwise.
CAUTION:
When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the handle fully.
Securing workpiece (Fig. 15)
WARNING:
It is extremely important to always secure the work- piece properly and tightly with the vise. Failure to do so can cause the machine to be damaged and/or the workpiece to be destroyed. PERSONAL INJURY MAY ALSO RESULT. Also, after a cutting operation, DO NOT raise the blade until the blade has come to a complete stop.
Secure the turn base firmly at the position of the desired miter angle. Position the vise arm according to the thickness and shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by tightening the screw. Press the workpiece flat against the guide fence and the turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting position and secure it firmly by tightening the clamp screw.
Operation (Fig. 16 & 17)
When cutting with this machine, the thickness of the blade is cut out of the workpiece as well. Therefore, your cutting line should be on either the left or right side of the groove in the kerf board. Switch on the machine and wait until the blade attains full speed before lowering gently into the cut. When the blade contacts the workpiece, gradually bear down on the handle to perform the cut. When the cut is completed, switch off the machine and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to its fully elevated position. A thin piece of cut off material could otherwise contact the coasting blade and be thrown around dangerously.
CAUTION:
When cutting long workpieces, use supports that are as high as the top surface level of the turn base.
Wood facing (Fig. 18)
Use of wood facing helps to assure
CAUTION:
·Use straight wood of even thickness as the wood facing.
·See the figure below concerning the dimensions for a suggested wood facing.
Over 10 mm
Over 460 mm
89 mm
25 mm
117 mm | 117 mm |
·Use screws to attach the wood facing to the guide fence. The screws should be installed so that the screw heads are below the surface of the wood facing.
·When the wood facing is attached, do not turn the turn base with the handle lowered. The wood facing will be damaged.
NOTE:
When the wood facing is attached, the max. cutting capacities in width (126 mm at 0°, 89 mm at 45°) will be reduced by thickness of the wood facing.
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