Dust port
Connect dust extraction equipment to the dust port on the back of the saw.
Replacing the Poly V-Belt
Disconnect machine from the power source! Never make adjustments with the
machine running! Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
1) Open the upper and lower wheel cover doors.
2) Remove the saw blade.
3) Remove tension on the drive belt (A) by loosening the hex screw on the back of the
cabinet that secures the motor.
4) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring (B) that secures the lower wheel (C) to the
shaft (D).
5) Slide the lower wheel assembly off the shaft (D) which will dislodge the belt (A), discard
the old belt.
6) Place the new belt onto the lower wheel pulley.
7) Reinstall lower wheel assembly by sliding it back onto the shaft (D).
8) Replace snap ring (B).
9) Place the new belt (A) partially around the motor pulley (E) to get it started, then turn the
wheel (C) by hand until the belt (A) is completely seated on the motor pulley (E).
10) Push the motor down to add tension to the belt (A).
The belt is properly tensioned when moderate finger pressure on the belt between the
two pulleys causes about 1/2" deflection.
11) Tighten the hex cap screw on the back of the cabinet that secures the motor.
Re-install the blade.
Operation
On/Off Switch
Ensure that the switch is in the "OFF" position. If the plug is connected to a receptacle while
the switch is in the "ON" position, the power tool will start operating immediately and can
cause serious injury.
On/Off Switch – located on front of machine: pull switch out to start; push switch in to stop.
When yellow safety key is removed, machine will not start.
Work Lamp Switch – located on front of machine above On/Off switch. Turns LED work
lamp on and off.
Making cuts
1) Adjust the bevel angle, rip fence, miter gauge and upper blade guide.
2) Make sure the table insert is in place and flush with the table.
3) Start the saw by pulling switch out to start.
4) Start the cut by pushing the wood into the moving saw blade.
5) Do not force the cut, use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting, let the blade do
the work.
6) If cutting round material use a jig or fixture to keep the material from turning.
7) When you are finished remove the yellow safety key to prevent unauthorized use.
Maintenance
WARNING: For your own safety, make sure switch is off and unplugged from the power
source before doing any maintenance or adjustments. Replace the power cord immediately
if it is cut, worn, or damaged in any way.
(Fig. 28)
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