OPERATION
LENGTH OF CUT SCALE
See Figure 20.
The saw is equipped with a length of cut scale on its base. It is parallel with the saw blade and you can use it to measure the distance the blade cuts into the material.
NOTE: Six inches is the maximum length of cut that you can measure. Also, it is accurate only when the depth of cut is set at full maximum depth.
LENGTH OF CUT
SCALE
Fig. 20
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTING THE LEVER LOCK MECHANISM
See Figure 21.
The lever lock mechanism located at the bevel bracket and at the base of the elevation bracket may be adjusted to the degree of leverage the operator prefers.
Pull the lever upward until it is fully loosened. |
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Gently pry the retaining clip from the cap nut with a small |
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flat blade screwdriver. Save the retaining clip. |
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Pull the lever off the cap nut and adjust the lever loca- |
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tion. |
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Tighten the lever to check for desired tightness. | Fig. 21 |
If this is the desired tightness, then reinstall the retaining clip on the cap nut, using a flat blade screwdriver to tap it into place.
NOTE: Reinstall the retaining clip with the bow up.
If the lever is not tight enough, repeat the above steps.
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