ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
The tool should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making ad- justments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury.
POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP
See Figure 21.
The saw has a positive 0° bevel stop that has been factory adjusted to assure 0° angle of the saw blade when making 90° cuts. However, misalignment can occur during shipping.
TO CHECK POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP
Follow these directions to check the positive 0° bevel stop.
■Unplug the saw.
■Place the saw in an upside down position on a workbench.
■Move the lower blade guard out of the way so that the saw blade is exposed.
■Check the squareness of the saw blade to the base of the saw using a carpenter’s square.
TO ADJUST POSITIVE 0° BEVEL STOP
Follow these directions to adjust the positive 0° bevel stop.
■Unplug the saw.
■Pull bevel adjustment lever upward to release.
■Turn setscrew with hex key and adjust base until it is square with the saw blade.
■Securely lock the bevel adjustment lever.
WARNING:
Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel adjustment lever securely locked in place can result in serious injury.
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