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Bevel Range Selection
Choose the desired bevel range
using the bevel range selector
knob (Figure 33).
To operate in Bevel Range - 45° left to 0°
(This left bevel range is the default setting)
a. Extend left sliding fence to clear saw assembly
and re-lock (Figure 34).
b. Lift bevel lock lever to release bevel lock (Fig. 33).
c. Grasp the front carry handle with right hand and
tilt saw head to angle desired (Figure 34).
d.Push down bevel lock lever until you feel the lever
snap into the locked position.
To operate in Bevel Range 0°
to 45° Right:
a. Extend right sliding fence to
clear saw assembly and re-
lock (Figure 2).
b. Lift bevel lock lever to release bevel lock(Fig. 33).
c. Standing on right side of saw, grasp the front car-
ring handle with right hand and tilt saw head
slightly to the left while rotating the bevel range
selector knob with left hand to “0-45° Right”
(Figure 34).
d. Tilt saw head to desired right bevel angle, up to
the 45° stop.
e.Push down bevel lock lever until you feel the lever
snap into the locked position.
NOTE: When the saw assembly is tilted back left
past 0°, the bevel control knob will snap back to the
default bevel range 1. This is designed to regain the
pre-set bevel stop at the important 0° position.
To operate in Bevel Range 47°
left to 46° Right:
This full capacity bevel range set-
ting overrides all preset stops
and allows for cutting at bevel angles beyond the
normal 45° on either side.
a. Move left or right sliding fence to clear saw as-
sembly and re-lock (Figure 34).
b. Lift bevel lock lever to release bevel lock
(Fig. 33).
c. Standing on right side of saw, grasp the front
carring handle with right hand and tilt saw head
slightly to the left while rotating the bevel range
selector knob with left hand to “Max Range”
(Figure 34).
d. Tilted saw head to any angle from 47° left to 46°
right.
e. Push down bevel lock lever until you feel the lever
snap into the locked position.
follow these instructions for making
your bevel cut:
1. Extend the base extensions on the side on which
the cut will be made. (See Sliding Fence and
Base Extension on page 25).
2. Properly position workpiece. Make sure work
piece is clamped firmly against the table and the
fence.
NOTE: Use clamping position that does not in-
terfere with operation.
3. Before turning the saw on, practice the cutting
action to make sure the fence clears the guards
and adjust as necessary.
4. Follow the procedures for either a chop cut or
slide cut (see page 26).
5. Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before
returning head assembly to the raised position
and/or removing workpiece.
Bevel
Range
Selector
Knob
Sliding fence
front Carry Handle
figure 33.
figure 34.
45°-0
left
0-45°
Right
Max
Range
Bevel
lock level
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