Instruction manual

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2. Adjusting 90 and 45 Degree Positive Stops
WARNING!
ENSURE THE PLUG IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
2A. Adjusting Positive Stop at 90 Degrees
(i) Raise the blade to maximum
height.
(ii) Turn machine so that it rests on
its back edge, and
(iii) Turn the blade angle adjusting
handle until it hits the 90
O
stop.
(iv) Place a combination square on
the table with one end of square
against the blade and check to
see if the blade is 90
O
to the
table.
If the blade is not 90
O
to the
table, proceed as follows:
(a) Undo the locknut and
spin the adjuster nut
shown at ‘A’ Fig 22
(b) Turn the adjuster handle until the blade is precisely 90
O
(c) Carefully spin ther adjuster nut up to meet the stop on the rod shown at ‘C’,
then screw up the locknut and tighten.
NOTE: BEFORE replacing the bottom grille, it is prudent to check the blades’ 45
O.
setting and make any
necessary adjustments as described below.
2B. Adjusting Positive Stop at 45 Degrees.
The procedure is the same as that above, but using a 45
O
gauge, with the blade held firmly
against the 45
O
stop, shown at ‘B’ above.
When adjustments are complete, replace the bottom grille securely.
Fig.22
3. Renewing Motor Brushes
1. Remove bottom grille.
2. Unscrew and remove the Brush Caps,
then withdraw the brush with springs
attached as shown in Fig 23.
3. Carefully insert the brushes and screw
on the caps.....this operation should
be carried out with care...by gently
turning the cap whilst pressing down
against spring pressure, the spring cap
will eventually find its way into its guide
within the holder, when the cap may
then be tightened.
Fig.23