Use and Care Manual

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English
6. LIFTING THE SAW WHEN MAKING A BEVEL CUT
Bevel cuts require special operator attention to proper cutting
techniques – especially guidance of the saw. Both blade angle to
the shoe and greater blade surface in the material increase the
chance for binding and misalignment (twist) to occur.
7. RESTARTING A CUT WITH THE BLADE TEETH JAMMED
AGAINST THE MATERIAL
The saw should be brought up to full operating speed before
starting a cut or restarting a cut after the unit has been stopped
with the blade in the kerf. Failure to do so can cause stalling and
kickback.
Any other conditions which could result in pinching, binding, twisting,
or misalignment of the blade could cause kickback. Refer to the
sections Further Safety Instructions for All Saws and Blades
for procedures and techniques that will minimize the occurrence of
kickback.
Cutting Depth Adjustment (Fig. 6, 7)
1. Hold the saw firmly and loosen (clockwise) the depth adjustment
knob (D) and move shoe to obtain the desired depth of cut.
2. Make sure the depth adjustment knob has been retightened
(counterclockwise) before operating saw.
FIG. 7
J
D
FIG. 6
For the most efficient cutting action, set the depth adjustment so that
one-half tooth of the blade will project below the material to be cut.
This distance is from the tip of the tooth to the bottom of the gullet in
front of it. This keeps blade friction at a minimum, removes sawdust
from the cut, results in cooler, faster sawing and reduces the chance
of kickback. A method for checking for correct cutting depth is shown
in Figure 7. Lay a piece of the material you plan to cut along the side
of the blade, as shown, and observe how much tooth projects beyond
the material.
Bevel Angle Adjustment (Fig. 7)
The full range of the bevel adjustment is from 0° to 50°. The quadrant is
graduated in increments of 1°. On the front of the saw is a bevel angle
adjustment mechanism consisting of a calibrated quadrant and a bevel
adjustment knob (J).
TO SET THE SAW FOR A BEVEL CUT
1. Loosen (counterclockwise) the bevel adjustment knob (J) and tilt
shoe to the desired angle by aligning the pointer with the desired
angle mark.
2. Retighten knob firmly (clockwise).
Shoe Adjustment for 90°Cuts (Fig. 8)
IF ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED:
FIG. 8
Q
J
1. Adjust the saw to 0° bevel.
2. Retract the lower blade guard. Place the
saw on blade side.
3. Loosen bevel adjustment knob (J). Place a
square against the blade and shoe to adjust
the 90° setting.
4. Turn the calibration screw (Q) so that the
shoe will stop at the proper angle.