STORAGE (FIG. B=f, FiG. B-2)

Rip fence and miter gauge

1.Storage bracket for the rip fence (1) is located on the right side of the stand.

2.Storage bracket for the miter gauge (2) is located on the left side of the stand.

Fig. B-f

Fig. B-2

-2

MOUNTING SAW ONTO WORK SURFACE (FIG. C)

1.tf the leg set will not be used, the saw must be properly secured to a sturdy workbench using the four mounting holes at the base of the saw.

2.The surface of the table where the saw is to be mounted must have a hole large enough to facilitate sawdust fall-through and removal.

3.Square the saw on the mounting surface and mark the location of the four 3/8 in. mounting holes (1).

4.Drill 3/8 in. hole into the mounting surface.

5.Mark an 11 in. square (2) centered between the four mounting holes (1).

6.Cut out and remove the square.

7.This opening will allow sawdust to fall through the saw base.

8.Place the saw on the work surface and align the mounting holes of the saw with those drilled through the surface.

9.Fasten the saw to the work surface.

[A WARNING

Do not operate this machine on the floor. This is very dangerous and may cause serious injury.

Fig. C

SQUARE

CUTOUT _-- 2

1

I,AWARNING!

Failure to provide the sawdust fall=through hole for use of the saw when mounted to a work surface and

not the stand will cause sawdust to build up in the motor area, which may result in fire or cause motor damage.

KEEPING THE AREA CLEAN

1.Sawdust and wood chips that fall from under the saw will accumulate on the floor.

2.Make it a practice to pick up and discard this dust when you have completed cutting.

BLADE RAISING HANDWHEEL (FIG. D, E)

1.Attach the up-down handwheel (1) to the elevation rod (2) at the front of the saw. Make sure the slots (3) in the hub of the handwheel (1) engage with the pins (4).

2.Attach and tighten the dome nut (5 - Fig. E).

Fig. D

1

BLADE TILTING HANDWHEEL (FIG. E)

1.Attach the bevel 0° - 45° handwheel (6) to the blade tilting rod on the right side of the saw in the same manner as above.

2.Attach and tighten the handwheel dome nut (5).

Fig. E

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