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and user depth adjustment. To adjust the depth of cut
typically for trench cuts:
1. Use a small workpiece with the required depth mar-
ked in pencil on the side.
2. Setup the cutter head so you can control the height
of the blade with the operating handle (4) as per nor-
mal operation.
3. Adjust the depth adjustment knob (65) by turning
clockwise so the depth of cut is reduced. The depth
adjustment knob end will contact the depth plate (66)
as the cutter head is lowered. Make adjustments until
the required depth is achieved using the small work-
piece to the side of the blade.
4. Perform the cut as required.
5. Reset the depth adjustment knob position so it no
longer prevents the cutter head from stopping before
the master depth position.
Adjusting master depth should never be done for
trench cuts. Use the depth adjustment knob instead. In
normal use the master depth does not need to be alte-
red. The master depth adjustment should only be adju-
sted with extreme caution as set incorrectly the blade
may contact the bottom of the base. To alter the master
depth (typically fine adjustment after a blade change):
1. Loosen the depth adjustment locking nut and turn
the depth adjustment bolt (64) clockwise for a shal-
lower cut or anti-clockwise for a deeper cut. The bolt
contacts the depth stop (67) in use as the cutter head is
lowered.
2. Check the height adjustment repeatedly to ensu-
re the blade will not contact the bottom of the blade
channel.
(12) or the sides of the throat plate (13) when doing
a bevel cut. Check both left side and right side bevel
cuts.
3. Retighten the depth adjustment locking nut.
10.7 Adjusting the mitre angle
The mitre table locking knob (15) is used to lock the
mitre table (21) at the desired mitre angle. The mitre
saw cuts from 0° to 45° both left and right. To adjust
the mitre angle:
1. Turn the mitre table locking knob anti-clockwise to
loosen.
2. Rotate the mitre angle with the operating handle (4)
to the desired position using the mitre angle indicator
(20) and mitre angle gauge (19). The mitre table featu-
res positive click stops at 0, 15, 22.5, 30 and 45° both
left and right for quick setting of common mitre ang-
les. Lift the click-stop lever (16) to bypass the click
stop positions.
3. Retighten the mitre table locking knob to lock the
angle setting.
WARNING: Be sure to tighten the mitre table locking
knob before making a cut. Failure to do so could result
in the mitre table moving during the cut and cause se-
rious personal injury.
10.8 Adjusting the bevel angle
The bevel angle lock (17) is used to set the blade at
the desired bevel angle. The mitre saw bevel cuts from
0° to 45° to the left only. To adjust the bevel angle:
1. Ensure the mitre table locking knob (15) is tight.
2. Loosen the bevel angle lock by rotating anti-clock-
wise.
3. Tilt the cutter head with the operating handle (4).
4. Use the bevel angle indicator (61) and bevel angle
gauge (62) to set the required angle.
5. Retighten the bevel angle lock to secure in position.
WARNING: Be sure to tighten the bevel angle lock
before making a cut. Failure to do so could result in
the saw arm moving during the cut and cause serious
personal injury.
NOTE: Adjust the bevel nut (40) if necessary to en-
sure smooth operation of the bevel angle lock or suffi-
cient tension to hold the Bevel Angle.
11. OPERATION
WARNING: Always wear eye protection, adequate
respiratory and hearing protection, as well as suitable
non-woven gloves, when working with this tool.
11.1 Switching on and off
• To turn the saw on, depress a safety lock-off (2 or 3)
and hold in the on/off trigger switch (49).
• To turn the saw off, release the on/off trigger
switch.
11.2 Laser and LED worklight
• To switch the laser on and off use the laser on/off
switch (70). This indicates the cut line on the work-
piece
• To switch the LED worklight on and off use the
worklight on/off switch (69). It provides additional
illumination of the cutting area
NOTE: Both laser and LED worklight can be used
together and are powered independently of the mitre
saw on/ off trigger switch (49).
11.3 Making a cut
• A compound mitre cut involves using a mitre ang-
le and a bevel angle at the same time. It is used to
make picture frames, cut mouldings, make boxes
with sloping sides, and for roof framing.
• Always make a test cut on a piece of scrap wood
before cutting the workpiece.
1. Pull on the release lever (5) and lift the cutter head
to its full height.
2. Loosen the mitre table locking knob (15).
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