BM 2610007877
Preparing for Saw Operations
Workpiece Support
Clamps
Using the Workpiece Clamp – This clamp easily
secures a workpiece to the table or base.
1.Insert the clamp’s knurled bar down into a clamp post hole; there are two post holes located in the base behind the fence. The knurled end must be in the post at least 1/2".
2.Slide the clamp down until its rubber foot contacts the workpiece.
3.Adjust the clamp height so it does not touch the sliding fence.
4.Rotate the clamp’s knob until the workpiece is firmly held in place.
5.Move saw head up and down and forward and back to be sure it clears the clamp.
WARNING There may be extreme compound cuts where clamp
cannot be used. Support workpiece with your hand outside the “No Hands” zone. Do not try to cut short pieces that cannot be clamped and cause your hand to be in the “No Hands” zone.
Clamp
Workpiece
figure 32. Workpiece Clamp
Clamps – Other
Sliding fences
!WARNING To provide sufficient (minimum 6") spacing from hand to saw
blade, extend the sliding fences and base extensions when making extreme bevel, miter or compound cuts.
Operating Sliding fences
1.Pull the fence lock lever toward front of tool to loosen fence.
2.Slide fence to the desired position.
3.Push the lock lever toward rear of tool to lock fence position.
Sliding Fence
Fence Lock
Lever
figure 33
Removing Sliding fences
1.Lift up on the cover plate tab and rotate it away from the fence.
2.Push the lock lever toward the saw head to loosen the fence.
3.Slide the fence all the way out, away from the saw head.
4.Lift up on the sliding fence to remove.
Cover Plate Tab
Locking
Block
Adjustment
Screw
Fence Lock
Lever
figure 34
Adjusting Sliding fence lock lever
1.If the sliding fence does not operate as described, it needs adjustment. Remove sliding fence – see above.
2.Push firmly down on the locking block to expose the adjustment screw – Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, turn the screw 1/12 turn to the next notch in block.
Left Fence: To tighten lock - turn the screw counter- clockwise. To loosen - turn the screw clockwise.
Right Fence: To tighten lock - turn screw clockwise. To loosen - turn screw
3.Release the locking block back to its up position.
4.Replace sliding fence by putting its large square hole over the locking block. Slide fence fully in and close the cover plate tab. It should move freely and be locked tightly anywhere along its range of travel.
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