Elektra Beckum KGS 303 operating instructions Kerf Plate Replacement, Adjustments

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2.Check the drive belt with your thumb. If the drive belt needs to be tightened (more than 1/8" play) or if it needs to be replaced because of visible wear, tear or cracking:

Loosen the four metric Allen head screws by turning each screw about one turn counterclockwise.

Replace the belt if necessary or just tighten it by sliding the motor to the rear until the belt is tight.

Hold the motor in its position and tighten all four screws by turning them clockwise until they are securely tightened.

3.Replace the plastic cover (67) and secure with the Phillips head screw (68).

9.3 Kerf Plate Replacement

ADANGER

If the kerf plate is damaged, small parts may become stuck between kerf plate and the saw blade and cause the saw blade to jam. Check the machine for possible damage before every use. Replace a dam- aged kerf plate immediately! Use only OEM parts! Non-OEM parts and/ or parts not specifically approved by the manufacturer may lead to unfore- seen damage and possibly result in personal injuries.

To replace the kerf plate:

1.Swing the hinged fence down (69).

2.Take the fence (70) off.

3.Loosen the kerf plate (71) by prying it loose with a screwdriver and then remove it.

3 Note:

This will destroy the kerf plate (71). Once removed from the machine, a kerf plate must never be re-used.

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4.Insert the new kerf plate, making sure it snaps into place.

5.Install the fence (70) and adjust it.

6. Swing the hinged fence (69) up and secure it.

9.4Adjustments

Fence adjustment

1.Swing the hinged fence down.

2.Loosen the fastening screws (72) of the fence.

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3.Adjust the fence position with a con- tractor's square or another appropri- ate right angle until it is exactly per- pendicular (90°) to the saw blade with the rotating table locked in the 0° position.

4.Tighten the metric Allen head set screws on the the fence and then use the square to check your adjust- ment. If necessary, repeat the adjustment procedure.

5.Swing the hinged fence up and secure it.

Miter angle indicator adjustment

1.Turn the rotating table to one of the preset stops at the °0, 15°, 22.5°, 30°, 45°, or 60°positions.

2.Loosen the metric Allen head screw (73).

3.Adjust the position of the indicator

(74)until it points exactly to the cor- responding angle value.

4.Tighten the metric Allen head screw

(73).

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Bevel tilt positive stop adjustment

1.Lock the track arm holder (75) in the 0° position.

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2.Loosen the two metric Allen head screws (76) at the back of the machine by turning them about one turn counterclockwise.

3.Use a contractor’s square or another appropriate right angle and adjust the track arm holder until the saw blade is exactly perpendicular (90°) to the the rotating table.

4.Tighten the two metric Allen head screws (76) at the back of the machine by turning the screws (76) clockwise until the angle setting is secured. Check your adjustment with the square. If necessary, repeat the adjustment procedure.

Miter angle indicator adjustment

1.Loosen the Phillips head screw (78).

2.Adjust the position of the indicator

(77)until it points exactly to the cor- responding angle value, e.g. 0°.

3.Tighten the Phillips head screw (78).

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