OPERATION
BEVEL CUTTING
See Figures 21 - 22.
To make the best possible cut:
n Align the line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the base when making 45° bevel cuts.
n Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset the guideline on the cutting material.
n Adjust the angle of the cut to any desired setting between zero and 51.5°.
TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING
See Figure 21.
n Unplug the circular saw.
nLoosen bevel adjustment knob.
nRaise motor housing end of saw until you reach desired angle setting on bevel scale.
nTighten bevel adjustment knob securely.
WARNING:
Attempting a bevel cut without having the bevel ad- justment knob securely tightened can result in serious injury.
TO BEVEL CUT
See Figure 22.
n Hold the saw firmly with both hands as shown. n Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece. n Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed.
n Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut.
n Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
nLift the saw from the workpiece.
MOTOR
HOUSING
BEVEL SCALE
BEVEL ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
BLADE GUIDE NOTCH | Fig. 21 |
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Fig. 22
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