ONE TOOTH LENGTH SHOULD
PENETRATE WOOD FOR
MINIMUM SPLINTERING

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Operating Instructions

DEPTH ADjUSTMENT

Disconnect plug from power source. Loosen

Not more than one tooth length of the blade

the depth adjustment lever located between

should extend below the material to be cut, for

the guard and handle of saw. Hold the foot

minimum splintering (Fig. 4).

down with one hand and raise or lower saw by

 

 

 

the handle. Tighten lever at the depth setting

 

 

 

desired. Check desired depth (Fig. 3).

 

 

 

DEPTH SCALE

Calibrated For Standard

Lumber Sizes

DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT FIG. 3 LEVER

BLADE WRENCH &

STORAGE AREA

FIG. 4

90° CUTTING ANGLE CHECK

Disconnect plug from power source. Set foot to maximum depth of cut setting. Loosen bevel adjustment lever, set to 0° on quadrant, retighten lever and check for 90° angle between

the blade and bottom plane of foot with a square (Fig. 5). If adjustment is necessary, tilt foot to 51°, tighten bevel adjustment lever and bend "TAB" with an adjustable wrench or pliers (Fig. 6).

FIG. 5

 

FIG. 6

 

 

FOOT

 

 

 

 

BEVEL

BLADE

90°

ADJUSTMENT

LEVER

 

TAB

BEVEL ADjUSTMENT

Disconnect plug from power source. The foot can be adjusted up to 45° by loosening the bevel adjustment lever at the front of the saw. Align to desired angle on the graduated quadrant. To adjust beyond 45°, pull bevel tab and lever out; continue bevel adjustment up to 51°. Then tighten bevel adjustment lever (Fig 7).

Because of the increased amount of blade engagement in the work and decreased stability of the foot, blade binding may occur. Keep the saw steady and the foot firmly on the workpiece.

FIG. 7

BEVEL ADJUSTMENT

 

LEVER

 

GRADUATED QUADRANT

BEVEL TAB

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Skil HD5687M manual Operating Instructions, Depth Scale, Tab, Graduated Quadrant Bevel TAB