OPERATION
ANGLE CUTTING (BEVEL CUTTING)
See Figures 9 - 10.
Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from 0° to 45° right or left. Angles for cuts from 0° to 45° in 15° increments are marked on a scale on both the left and right side of the base. Notches on the rear of the base provide positive stops at each of the above mentioned 15° increments. A protractor is recommended when accurate cuts are required.
nUsing the 1/8 in. hex key provided, loosen the base pivot screws until the base can be moved.
nSlide base forward until base pivot screws can move freely in slots in base.
nAlign the mark, on the base, of the desired angle with the edge of the motor housing.
nOnce the desired angle is reached, slide base back until tab on motor housing aligns with the appropriate notch on rear of base.
NOTE: When making a
nTighten the base pivot screws securely.
nReturn hex key to storage compartment.
NOTE: The wide slot in the base must be used when mak- ing bevel cuts, scroll cuts, plunge cuts, and when cutting metal.
PLUNGE CUTTING
See Figure 11.
WARNING:
BASE | BASE PIVOT |
| SCREWS |
Fig. 9
15 30
45
30
15
0
BASE
To avoid loss of control, broken blades, or damage to the material being cut, always use extreme caution when making plunge cuts.We do not recommend plunge cutting on materials other than wood.
nMark the line of cut clearly on the workpiece.
nSet the cutting angle at 0°.
nTilt the saw forward so that it rests on the front edge of the base and blade will not come in contact with the workpiece when the saw is turned on.
nMake sure the blade is inside the area to be cut.
nUsing high speed, start your saw and slowly lower the blade into the workpiece until the blade cuts through the wood.
nContinue lowering the blade into the workpiece until the base rests flat on the work surface, then move the saw forward to complete the opening.
nUse only the 7 teeth per inch blade for this type of cut.
SCALE
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
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