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ADJUSTMENTS
PIVOT ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: These adjustments were made at the factory and
normally do not require readjustment.
TRAVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
The saw arm should rise completely to the up position
by itself.
If the saw arm does not raise by itself or if there is play in
t
he pivot joints, have saw repaired at the nearest authorized
service center.
BEVEL PIVOT ADJUSTMENT
The compound miter saw should bevel easily by loosening
the bevel lock knob and tilting the saw arm to the left.
If movement is tight or if there is play in the pivot, have
saw r
epaired at the nearest authorized service center.
DEPTH STOP
See Figure 35.
The depth stop limits the blade’s downward travel. It allows
the blade to go below the miter table enough to maintain
full cutting capacities. The depth stop positions the blade
1/4 in. from the miter table support.
NOTE: The miter table support is located inside the miter
table.
The depth stop is factory set to provide maximum cut-
ting capacity for the 10 in. blade provided with the saw.
Therefore, the saw with blade provided should never need
adjustments.
However, when the diameter of the blade has been reduced
due to sharpening, it may be necessary to adjust the depth
stop to provide maximum cutting capacity. Also, when a new
blade is installed, it is necessary to check the clearance of
the blade to the miter table support before starting the saw.
Make adjustments if needed.
Fig. 34
LOCK
NUT(S)
WARNING:
Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is
unplugged from the power supply. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
The compound miter saw has been adjusted at the
factory
for making very accurate cuts. However, some of the
components might have been jarred out of alignment dur-
ing shipping. Also, over a period of time, readjustment will
probably become necessary due to wear. After unpacking
the saw, check the following adjustments before you begin
using saw. Make any readjustments that are necessary and
periodically check the parts alignment to make sure that the
saw is cutting accurately.
CAUTION:
Do not start the compound miter saw without checking
for interference between the blade and the throat plate.
Damage could result to the blade if it strikes the throat
plate during operation of the saw.
POSITIVE STOP
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW FOR
45
°
ANGLES
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