Adjustments

Miter Scale (Vernier) Indicator

Adjustment

1.Raise the head assembly to the full-up position.

2.Through the slot 1 in the kerf insert, loosen the Phillips screw 2 that holds the indicator 3 in place (Figure 12).

3.Position the indicator 3 to align with the 0° miter mark 4. Tighten the screw 2.

Crown Molding Detent

Adjustment (Bevel)

1.Move sliding fence to proper position. (See Sliding Fence on page 54.)

2.Push detent stop pin 5 completely in as shown in (Figure13).

!Keep pin in out position for all operations CAUTION except when cutting crown molding.

3.Loosen bevel lock handle 6. Rotate head assembly until the stop pin 5 rests on top of the crown molding adjustment bolt 8 and the pointer is indicating 33.9° on the bevel scale. Tighten the bevel lock handle 6 (Figure 13).

4. Measure the angle between the blade and the table. If it

FIG. 13

is not 33.9° follow the procedures for the crown molding

 

detent adjustment.

 

Crown Molding Detent Adjustment

a.Loosen jam nut 7 with the wrench provided.

b.Loosen bevel lock handle 6.

c.Turn crown molding adjustment bolt 8 with the wrench provided until blade aligns a the square at 33.9°.

d.Tighten bevel lock handle 6.

e Tighten jam nut 7.

45

40

1

35

 

316

 

30

 

25

 

225

 

20

 

15

 

10

 

5

 

0

 

5

 

10

 

15

 

20

 

25

 

30

 

35

40

 

FIG. 12

2

4

3

8

5

6

7

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Bosch Power Tools 3918, 3924-24 manual Miter Scale Vernier Indicator Adjustment, Crown Molding Detent Adjustment Bevel

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