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REV 10855
2-12-08
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OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont.
Edge guide allows you to make accurate parallel cuts when trimming a workpiece.
It attaches to the saw's base.
1. Unplug the saw.
INSTALLING AND USING THE EDGE GUIDE (sold separately) (Fig. 14)
WARNING: ALWAYS unplug saw before making any adjustments. Failure
to unplug the saw could result in accidental starting which can cause serious
personal injury.
!
MAKING RIP CUTS
ALWAYS use a guide when making long or wide rip cuts with your saw. You can use
either a straight edge or use the edge guide that was included with your saw.
2. Position the edge guide so the arm
with the inch increments is facing “up”.
Slide the arm of the edge guide into
the mounting slots at the front of the
saw's base (see Fig. 14).
3. Adjust the edge guide to the desired
length of cut.
4. Tighten the edge guide retaining screw.
5. Clamp and support the workpiece
securely before making your cut.
6. Place the edge guide firmly against the
edge of the workpiece (See Fig. 14).
Doing this will give you a true cut without pinching the blade.
7. BE SURE that the guiding edge of the workpiece is straight so you can get a straight cut.
8. ALWAYS LET THE BLADE REACH FULL SPEED, then carefully guide the saw into the
workpiece. DO NOT bind the blade in the cut. Push the saw forward at a speed where
the blade is not laboring.
Fig. 13
1. You can make an efficient rip guide
by clamping a straight edge to your
workpiece.
2. Carefully guide the saw along the
straight edge for a straight rip cut
(see Fig. 13).
3. ALWAYS LET THE BLADE REACH
FULL SPEED, then carefully guide
the saw into the workpiece. DO NOT
bind the blade in the cut. Push the
saw forward at a speed where the
blade is not laboring.
WARNING: ALWAYS clamp and support workpiece securely. ALWAYS
maintain proper control of saw. Failure to clamp and support workpiece
combined with loss of control of saw could result in serious injury.
!
Straight
Edge
Place Rip/Edge Guide Through Slots
Rip/Edge Guide
Fig. 14
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HOW TO SET YOUR BEVEL ANGLE (Fig. 15)
WARNING:
ALWAYS unplug saw
before making any adjustments. Failure
to unplug the saw could result in
accidental starting which can cause
serious personal injury.
!
1. Unplug the saw.
Bevel Adjustment Lever
Fig. 15
Bevel
Pointer
2. Loosen bevel adjustment lever (see Fig.15).
3. Raise the motor housing end of the saw
until you reach the desired angle setting on
he bevel scale.
4. Tighten the adjustment lever securely.
WARNING:
ALWAYS clamp and support workpiece securely. ALWAYS
maintain proper control of saw. Failure to clamp and support workpiece and
loss of control of saw could result in serious injury.
!
MAKING BEVEL CUTS (Figs. 16)
1. Your saw can be adjusted to cut at any angle between 0° and 45°.
2. When making 45° bevel cuts, line the left side of the notch in the saw's base with the
penciled line of cut on your workpiece (see Fig. 13).
3. When making a bevel cut HOLD the saw FIRMLY with both hands (see Fig. 16).
4. Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece, then squeeze the trigger switch to start
the saw. ALWAYS let the blade reach full speed, then guide the saw into the workpiece.
5. After completing your cut, release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop in the cut. DO NOT remove the saw from the workpiece while the blade
is moving. It will damage your bevel cut and cause Kickback.
Fig. 16
Line of Cut
45
o
Indicator