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Kerf board
This tool is provided with the kerf board in the turn base to minimize tearing on
the exit side of a cut. 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 tool to cut a
workpiece. Switch on the tool and lower the blade gently to cut a groove in the
kerf board.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cutting capacity for a 355
mm saw blade.
When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit position of the blade
and if necessary, adjust it as follows:
First, unplug the tool. Lower the handle completely. Loosen the hex nut at the
rear of the gear housing. Use a screwdriver to turn the adjusting bolt until the
periphery of the blade extends slightly below the top surface of the turn base
at the point where the front face of the guide fence meets the top surface of the
turn base.
With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while holding the handle all
the way down to be sure that the blade does not contact any part of the lower
base. Re-adjust slightly, if necessary.
After adjusting, tighten the hex nut with the wrench while carefully holding the
adjusting bolt in position with the screwdriver.
At this time, make sure that the handle can be locked in the lowered position
by turning the handle latch. If the handle cannot be locked so, turn the adjust-
ing bolt so that the handle can be locked in the lowered position.
CAUTION:
•After installing a new blade, always be sure that the blade does not
contact any part of the lower base when the handle is lowered
completely. Always do this with the tool unplugged.
Adjusting the miter angle
Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the turn base while pressing
down the lock lever. When you have moved the grip to the position where the
pointer points to 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.
•After changing the miter angle, always secure the turn base by tightening
the grip firmly.
1. Turn base
2. Kerf board
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1. Gear housing
2. Hex nut
3. Adjusting bolt
1. Top surface of turn base
2. Periphery of blade
3. Guide fence
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1. Pointer
2. Lock lever
3. Miter scale
4. Grip
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