BM 2610021316
Basic Saw Operations
Miter Detent Override
The miter detent override system locks out the au- tomatic detent action. When the desired miter angle is close to a standard detent slot, this feature will hold the detent lever wedge from engagement (i.e., the user wants to be at
Engaging / Disingaging the Miter
Detent Override
1.Pull up and hold the miter detent lever – the lever is located under the turntable’s front arm (see Figure 33).
2.Press down on the top half of the detent override button and then release hold of the detent lever. The override button will remain in the DOWN po- sition (see Figure 33).
3.The turntable is free to rotate.
4.To disengage, lift miter detent levers.
With the table free to rotate, the miter lock knob must be tight-
ened before attempting any cutting.
FIG. 33
Step 1
Step 2
Chop Cut
What’s a Chop Cut – Saw features
• A “chop cut” is a cross cut at 0°. | FIG. 34 | |
• A chop cut can cut pieces with a width of 8" (nom- |
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follow these instructions for making |
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1. Properly position workpiece. Make sure work- |
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piece is clamped firmly against the table and the |
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fence. |
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| Use clamping position that does |
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fore switching on, lower head assembly to make sure clamp clears guard and head assembly.
2. Activate the switch. Lower the head assembly and make your cut (see Figure 34).
3. Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before returning head assembly to the raised position and/or removing workpiece.
