ADJUSTING THE MITER GAUGE
The miter gauge supplied with your saw has accurately
adjusted index stops at 90° and 45° to the right and left,
with a 30° maximum.
To use a setting other than 90°, loosen the lock knob A by
turning it counterclockwise, flip down the stop-lock tab
B and rotate the miter head to 45°, or any angle shown
on the numerical guide. Turn the lock knob clockwise
to tighten it.
To check the accuracy of the miter gauge’s factory
settings, set it at 90° and check it with an L-square or
T-square. To verify the setting, make a test cut in scrap
stock and then use a square to check the cut piece.
If the miter gauge needs adjusting, manually turn the
head so the pointer is where you think it ought to be,
tighten the lock knob and loosen the nut C. Turn the
adjusting screw until it touches the stop-lock tab. Tighten
down the nut. Recheck the angle by making another
test cut. Repeat, if necessary, until a true 90° is achieved.
C
A
B
• Make sure that the arbor nut is secure and that the blade is firmly tightened snug on the arbor.
• Make sure that the arbor lock is disengaged and the blade spins unobstructed when rotated by hand.
• Check that the blade angle and height lock knobs are tight. If ripping, make sure the fence lock lever is en-
gaged and that the fence is parallel to the blade.
• If cross cutting, make sure the miter gauge is locked tight.
• While using the saw, be sure to wear safety glasses at all times.
• Make sure that the blade guard/splitter assembly or riving knife is properly installed and aligned with the
blade and are functioning.
VERIFY ALL CHECK POINTS BEFORE STARTING. FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURIES.
CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING
USING A DADO BLADE
Dadoing is cutting a “rabbet” or a wide groove into
the work. A dado blade (not supplied with your saw)
usually consists of two outer blades and several interior
cutters. These can be adjusted to cut grooves up to 3/4"
for making shelves, joints and tenoning. Set the blade’s
width according to the instructions supplied with your
dado blade.
Note: To install a dado blade, the sliding table has to be set
in a "dado position". To position your sliding table to allow
for the installation of a dado blade, see section "Installing
thea sliding table".
After adjusting its width, mount the dado blade on your
saw just like a regular blade. You’ll need an optional dado adaptor kit A (Item #50-570). Use the fence to line
up the cut. The blade guard/splitter must be removed when dadoing. Never use the dado blade in a bevel
position.
ALWAYS VERIFY THE DADO BLADE CLEARANCE BEFORE CONNECTING THE SAW TO THE POWER SOURCE. RE-ATTACH THE
GUARD AND ADJUST AFTER DADO CUT IS FINISHED. THE MAXIMUM DADO HEAD WIDTH FOR THIS SAW IS 3/4” (19 MM) AND
THE MAXIMUM DADO BLADE DIAMETER IS 8”.
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