LASER USE AND ADJUSTMENTS
The TwinLaser™ laser units are mounted in a housing that is
fitted into the upper blade guard of the miter saw (Fig. A). The
lasers project a beam of light downward, along both sides and
parallel to the saw blade. This beam of light produces a line-
of-cut indicator (a red outline of where the saw blade will cut)
on the workpiece.
ADJUSTING THE TwinLaser™ LINES
Each of the laser lines have been aligned parallel to the blade
at the factory and should not need any adjustment prior to
use. However, left-to-right adjustment to the lines may be
necessary if you change to a thicker or thinner kerf blade. For
information on changing your blade, refer to the "Maintenance:
Changing the Blade" section of this manual. To adjust the laser
lines to the edge of the cut, follow the instructions below.
HOW THE LASERS WORK
The laser units are mounted in a housing that is fitted into
the upper blade guard of the miter saw (Fig. A). The lasers
project a beam of light downward, along both sides and
parallel to the saw blade. This beam of light produces a line-
of-cut indicator (a red outline of where the saw blade will cut)
on the workpiece. The laser units are aligned to the original
equipment blade at the factory and are secured in place. A test
cut has been made with each saw to verify laser setup. If your
saw becomes misaligned or you desire additional precision,
this guide is intended to assist you in fine tuning your laser
miter saw.
HOW TO CHECK LASER ALIGNMENT
Make sure the saw is set to 0 degrees miter and bevel and
clamp a 2"x 6" board on the saw. Create a partial/test cut in
the workpiece (Fig. C). Turn the laser "ON/OFF" switch (Fig. B)
to the "ON" position. Leave the workpiece clamped in place
for the remainder of the adjustment.
Observe laser label (L) Fig. B.
Place a padlock Fig. B (with
shackle) through hole in trigger switch
and lock to prevent accidental motor
startup. This padlock MUST remain in
place during the adjustment procedure.
The laser lines are properly positioned when the beams of light
fall on the edge of the cut created by the blade (Fig. D).
TO CHECK FOR ROTATIONAL ALIGNMENT
The rotation of the lines is set parallel at the factory and
permanently secured. There is no user adjustment for rotational
alignment and you should never twist the brass hex nut in Fig.
E.
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3
/
16
BRASS
HEX
NUT
14
PHILLIPS
SCREW
UPPER BLADE
GUARD
Fig. A
L
Fig. B
PARTIAL
CUT
Fig. C
Fig. D
Fig. E
LASER
UNIT
PADLOCK
VERTICAL
ALIGNMENT
SET SCREWS