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iNSTALLiNGTHEHOLD-DOWNCLAMPASSEMBLY Fig.t
(FIG.H)
1_Placethehold=downclampassembly(1)in one of
the mounting holes (2)_
IA WARN,NGnWhen using stop block on the right side, hold-down
clamp must also be in right side. Using hold-down
clamp on the left side during this operation can
cause kickback and serious injury to the operator.
Fig. H
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ADJUSTMENT iNSTRUCTiONS
l_ WARN"NGnTo avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure
the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not
connected to the power source outlet.
ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS (FIG. 0
1. Loosen the four fence locking bolts (1).
2_ Lower the cutting arm and lock in position.
3_ Using a square, laythe heel ofthe square against the
blade, and the rule against the fence (2)as shown.
Check tosee ifthe fence is 90° to the blade.
4_ If not, adjust fence 90°to the blade and tighten the
fence locking bolts.
CAUTION: If the saw has not been used recently,
recheck blade squareness to the fence and readjust
if needed.
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MITER SCALE (FIG. J)
The miter scale assists the user insetting the desired
miter angles from 47 ° left to47 ° right. The miter saw
table has nineof the most common angle setttings with
positive stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5 °, 31 _6°,and
45°. These positive stops position the blade atthe
desired angle quickly and accurately.
To Adjust the Angle:
1. Unlock the miter table by turning the miter handle (1)
counterc!ockwise.
2. Press down the positive stop locking lever (2) while
holding the miter handle, and rotate the table left or
right to the desired angle.
3. Release positive stop locking lever. Tighten miter
handle.
To Adjust the Indicator:
I. Position the miter table at zero degrees.
2. Loosen the pointer screw (4) and adjust the indicator
to the 0° mark onthe miter scale and retighten the
screw. 5
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CUTTING ARM TRAVEL (FIG. K)
Cutting arm pivot adjustment
The up and down pivot movement of the cutting arm (1)
should notbe too tight, restricting movement, nor too
loose, affecting the accuracy of the saw cut. The correct
locking nut(2) adjustment issnug, allowing noside-to-
side arm movement. To adjust, tighten or loosen the
adjusting nut (2).
Fig. K
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