Chicago Electric 96698 operating instructions Using the Work Piece Extension Supports

when the Handle is lowered. Never interfere with the proper movement of the Blade Guard.

3.There are locking mechanisms for the miter angle and the Slides. Unlock the Table to set the miter angle, then re-lock it before making the cut. Unlock the Slide using the Slide

Lock Wing Screw before making a cut if the work material is too wide to “chop”.

4.To rotate the Table to rotate it, press down the Miter Lock Lever , rotate the Table to the desired angle, then release the Miter Lock Lever.

Notches are machined into the Base of the tool which will lock the Table into several often used miter angles. These angles are 0º (centered), 15º, 22.5º, 30º and 45º, both left and right cut.

5.On wider pieces, you will have to slide the blade while making the cut. To unlock the Slide, loosen the Slide

Lock Wing Screw at the back of the saw.

6.To make a bevel cut, release the

Bevel Lock Lever, rotate the blade assembly to the desired bevel angle, then lock the blade assembly in place using the Bevel Lock Lever. Making bevel cuts is discussed in more detail later in this manual.

7.This saw is provided with a Kerf Board. The Kerf Board helps to prevent tear-out on the bottom side of the work material. The Kerf Board is factory adjusted prior to shipment of this tool so the blade does not contact the Kerf Board during normal operation, including bevel cuts. Adjustment of the Kerf Board and

techniques to prevent tear-out are discussed later in this booklet.

8.Before starting work, check the accuracy of the Guide Fence, miter angle and bevel angle. Instructions for checking and adjusting these angles are discussed later in this booklet.

9.It is very important that the work material be properly supported before making a cut. The material must be level on the Table. The material must be supported on both ends. Using the Work Piece Extension Supports is discussed in the next section.

Using the Work Piece Extension

Supports

1.The Work Piece Extension Supports are inserted into each side of the Table, and locked in place using the Wing Screws.

2.When properly installed, the upper face of the Work Piece Extension Supports are level with the Table, and provide a wider support surface for the work piece.

3.Always support the work piece to be level with the table, and so that after the cut is made the cut off pieces will not fall. You may need to use saw horses or other supports (not included) to support the work piece.

4.If the work piece is not level, you will make an unintentional bevel cut in the material. If the work piece is not supported, it will bind the blade and may cause the material to kick back, potentially causing injury.

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