Use And Care Manual

To begin cutting, lower the cutting head. The lower blade guard opens automatically.

After cutting, allow the head to come back up. The guard will close automatically.

The saw will stop when you release the trigger switch in the handle.

■ Inspect the cord regularly and have it replaced by an authorized repair facility if it is

damaged.

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Check the brushes occasionally (after about 50 hours of use) and replace if worn. The brushes

can be replaced by removing the motor brush cap.

The brushes and their springs could jump out of the holders- be careful not to lose them. Inspect

the brushes. If the contact surface is not smooth, or it is worn or heavily used, replace both

brushes. Insert the new brushes and springs in their holders and re-fasten the cap.

■ The plastic kerf plate table insert should be replaced if damaged to reduce the risk of chips

lodging in the slot and catching in the blade.

MAINTENANCE

Modes of Use

The head is locked in the upright position. To unlock the table rotation, unscrew the locking

handle and press on the miter detent spring lever with your thumb. Move the table rotation to

the left or right up to 47° left & 47° right. The miter detent spring lever, if released, will stop the

table at detents at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, & 45° left and right. Use the locking handle to lock the

table at the desired angle, especially those between the detents.

Miter Cut:

To unlock the head angle (bevel) adjustment, loosen the bevel lock handle at rear of the saw.

Lock it when the blade is tilted at the desired angle. The table rotation is locked at 0°.

Bevel Cut:

Unlock and move the table rotation to the left or right as in miter cuts above. Using the lever at

the back of the saw, unlock the head and bevel it to any position from 0° - 45° left, then lock it

in place.

Compound Cut:

The head is locked in the upright position. The table rotation is locked at 0°.

This is a good setting for simple 90° crosscuts.

Chop Cut:

Note: At extreme positions,

the

hold-down clamp should be moved to the right side

of the table to prevent interfering with the movement of the cutting head. Always

check before making the cut if there is any potential interference from the clamp or

any other part of the machine.

Note: Even though the angles are marked on the machine, it is always a good idea

to check them by making a trial cut. See Aligning Miter and Bevel, below.

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