6. Check that the edge of the square and the saw blade are parallel along the entire length of the square's edge.
7. If the front or back portion of the blade angles away from the square's edge, adjusting the fence is necessary.
8. using the 13 mm wrench provided, loosen three bolts (4) that secure the fence to the saw's stationary table.
9. While holding one leg of the square against the fence, slowly move the fence (2) to the left or right until the
saw blade is parallel with the square's other leg.
10. Carefully tighten the three bolts and recheck the blade alignment as in steps 5 and 6.
0° AND 45° BEVEL STOP ADJUSTMENTS (FIG 15, 16)
note:
This is factory set and usually does not require adjusting. (This saw may not come with the necessary
tools for the following procedure.)
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switched off and unplugged from the power source
before performing any work on the tool. Failure to
unplug the saw may result in accidental start-up,
causing possible serious personal injury.
To Adjust the 0° Bevel Stop
1. unplug the miter saw.
2. Align the miter table to 0° and lock the saw head down in the
transport position.
3. Loosen the bevel lock handle at the rear of the saw, set the
saw arm at 0° bevel stop (blade 90° to the miter table).
4. Place a combination square on the miter table and the flat
part of the saw blade (making sure the square is not touching
any blade teeth).
5. Slowly rotate the blade by hand, checking the square's
alignment with the blade at several points. The edge of the
square and blade should be parallel; however, if the top or
bottom of the blade angles away from the square's edge, an
adjustment is needed.
6. The 0° bevel stop adjustment bolt is located on the right lower
portion of the bevel knuckle. using a 13 mm wrench, loosen
the jam nut (3).
7. use a 13 mm wrench to adjust the 0° bevel stop adjustment bolt (1) and so that the blade is in alignment with
the square.
8. If necessary, loosen the bevel angle indicator pointer and adjust it to point accurately to the 0° line, then
retighten the screw.
To Adjust the 45° LEFT Bevel Stop.
saw arm at a 45° left bevel. The 45° left bevel stop adjustment bolt (2) is located on the LEfT side of bevel knuckle.
operAtion
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before making any adjustments or setting up prior to cutting. Failure to disconnect or
unplug the machine may cause accidental starting, resulting in serious personal injury.
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when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.
TRANSPORTING THE SAW
1. Always make sure the saw head is down and locked.
2. Make sure the miter table is locked, Bevel is locked at 0° position.
3. Only lift the saw by the carrying handle or outer castings.
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the saw by carrying handle on the cutting arm. do not lift or carry the miter saw using the
trigger handle, doing so may cause misalignment of miter and bevel settings.
Be sure that the tool is
follow the directions for adjusting the 0° bevel stop, except position the
Always be sure the miter saw is disconnected from the power source
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
Always transport the miter saw in the locked down position, carrying
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4
FIG 15
FIG 16
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3
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