BASIC SAW OPERATIONS
RAISE THE BLADE (Fig. MM)
To raise or lower the blade, turn the blade elevation handwheel (1) to the desired blade height, and then tighten the bevel lock handle (2) to maintain the desired blade angle.
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TILTING THE BLADE
Two methods are available for tilting the saw blade.
Rapid blade tilting:
Loosen the bevel lock handle (2), move the handwheel (1) to the desired angle, then tighten the bevel lock handle.
Fine adjustment blade tilting:
Loosen the bevel lock handle (2), push in the handwheel (1) and at the same
time turn the handwheel (1) to tilt the saw blade. When the saw blade is at
the desired angle, tighten the bevel lock handle (2).
ON/OFF SWITCH (Fig. NN)
The ON / OFF switch has a safety removal key. With the key removed from the switch, unauthorized and hazardous use by children and others is minimized.
1.To turn the saw ON, insert the safety switch key (1) into the slot in the switch (2). Move the switch upward to the ON position.
2.To turn the saw OFF, move the switch downward.
3.To lock the switch in the OFF position, grasp the end (or yellow part) of the safety switch key (1), and pull it out.
4.With the safety removal key removed, the switch will not operate.
5.If the safety removal key is removed while the saw is running, it can be turned OFF but cannot be restarted without inserting the switch key (1).
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OVERLOAD PROTECTION (Fig. NN) This saw has an overload reset button
(3)that resets the motor after it shuts off due to overloading or low voltage. If the motor stops during operation, turn the ON / OFF switch to the OFF position. Wait about five minutes for the motor to cool, the push the reset button (3) and turn the switch to the ON position.
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