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CLAMPING REQUIREMENTS
Feet clear of any
obstructions or ribs
The MI Calber's unique clamping mechanism has been designed to work directly
with a wide range of saw fences The MI can clamp directly to any flat surface
ess than 7mm thick The below diagrams illustrate the necessary space
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requirements for mounting the MI.
100 mm
flat surface
FRONT OF FENCE
(LEFT SIDE OF SAW)
ADAPTER FENCE
95 mm
minimum
aligned with front
3 mm
89 mm
BACK OF FENCE
(LEFT SIDE OF SAW)
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TECHNIQUE
MI Does not wobble
once c amped
O
8 mm
Feet are resting
on flat surface
7 mm
Ribs may be thicker
as MI clamp can
extend to clear these
ribs while moving
device to suitable
clamping position
SIDE
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For fences that do not meet the required size requirements, the Adapter Fence
accessory' may be used which allows the MI to attach to almost any miter saw. The MDF
Adapter Fence is secured with included fasteners through standard mounting holes in
miter saw fence. Please visit our website for additional details https://reekon.tools/ml
ANGLED CUTS
Making angled cuts on the MI is simple. The angle compensation button allows you change
the blade offset value to ensure it matches the angle of the next cut that you will make
Make initial cut in material (does not matter if it is straight or angled)
If the next cut you are making is angled, set that angle in the Angle Set menu
• Select Angle Set button
- Toggle using the center button until
the angle of your next cut appears
Select zero button to confirm
CLICK
CLICK
CLICK
Ensure desired angle is visible in top of screen -
BBBB.äB
Zero saw blade as normal on desired side of angle
• If starting with an angled cut, decide whether to begin
measuring (zero position) from the inside or outside edge
The MI Caliber is a unique device that is built to support speed and accuracy of measurements
However, there are some best practices that will ensure you always get desired results
PUSH MATERIAL AGAINST FENCE WHEN SLIDING
Ensuring material moves in a straight line is essential for accurate and precise cuts
CONSISTENT MOVEMENTS
There is no speed limit for how fast you move material However, it is important you
consistently slide the material and not to jerk it Or move it back and forth unnecessarily.
KEEP WHEEL CLEAN
Wheel should be clean and free Of debris at all times.
CALIBRATE WHEN SWITCHING MATERIAL TYPES
The MI behaves slightly differently based on the material being measured. Ensure a new
calibration is performed when switching material types.
ACCURACY VS PRECISION
Accuracy is a metric of how close a given measurement is to the displayed measurement
(when compared to a tape measure). Precision is how close multiple pieces are relative to one
another at the same measurement. Both are achievable using the MI. Consistent movement of
the material, kept flush against the back of the fence, combined with a recent calibration, on
the same kind of material in similar temperature conditions, will ensure both accurate and
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
STARTING FROM ANGLED CUT
Slide wood to desired location
HOW IT WORKS
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
STARTING FROM STRAIGHT CUT
Make cut
precise cuts.
ACCURACY
1 piece of wood that
measures exactly 24"
- Ensure angle compensation is set to
00.00
once angled cuts are completed
will disable the blade offset
• Setting to
OFF
value (but not delete from memory)
The MI Caliber converts rotations to distance. The device will always display the distance traveled by
the wheel - 4096 positions per rotation or ± 0.00153 in of resolution. The blade offset value is simply
accounting for the width of the blade kerf to ensure the final piece of material is the correct size
FRACTIONAL UNITS
For imperial units, fractional representation is more difficult in a digital format than in an analog
format (while properly representing accuracy). There is a compromise between speed and
accuracy displayed; it is easier to read in 1/16s than in 1/64s. To help capture the best of both
speed and accuracy, an "X" marker has been added to help show how close a measurement is to
a given fractional unit. An X indicates right on the mark while arrows < > in either direction
indicates the direction of travel to hit the mark. This feature is only present in fractional modes.
RIGHT TO LEFT CUTS
The MI Caliber can work both on the right and left side of a saw fence The following
steps outline the procedure for mounting the MI to the right side of the saw blade.
DISTANCE
ROTATION
x
PRECISION
4 pieces Of wood
that are al exactly
the same size.
LINEAR MEASUREMENT (TAPE MEASURE)
SURFACE MEASUREMENT (MI MEASURE)
±fi000ffft • cmmin
Mount MI Caliber to right side of saw fence
following best practices for mounting
Hold down the zero
button for 10 seconds
You are now ready to
measure from right to left
HOLD
NOTE: The automatic height adjustment of the arm will not work for feeding material through in this configuration with the MI mounted to the right side
Be sure to lift arm and place material underneath when beginning cuts on new pieces of materials
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
• Blow dirt and dust off of MI Caliber with clean, dry air at
east once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always
wear eye protection when performing maintenance
- Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning
the non-metallic parts of the device. These chemicals may
weaken the plastic materials used in these parts.
- Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap
- Never et liquid get inside the device.
Never immerse any part of the device into a liquid
SAFETY
USER SAFETY
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Using the thumb screw, remove the battery cover.
- Remove old AA batteries and properly discard
nsert new AA batteires
Put battery cover back on device
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Never leave arm extended when not in use. Wheel should
be out of contact with material when not in use Wipe off
wheel when done each day
- Ensure device is wiped off at the end of each use.
Clean screen with damp, smooth, lint free cloth
WHEEL REPLACEMENT
. Release arm from locked position
- Remove two sets of screws in rear
of wheel arm using a PHI Phillips
Screwdriver.
• Remove front arm assembly and
wheel.
PHI (+)
Insert new
- Ensure wheel is seated properly
PHI (+)
- Fasten Screws back in. Do not
over tighten
- Recalibrate MI Tool
INACCURATE
MEASUREMENTS CAUSES
WARNING: Carefully read this manual before using the product. The person responsible for the product
must ensure that al users understand and comply with the instructions
WARNING: TO reduce the risk Of injury, the user must read the product QUICK START GUIDE.
•WARNING: For instructions and proper operation of the saw that will be used while using the MI Caliber,
please reference saw manufacturer documentation
INTENDED USE
The MI Caliber is designed for professional cutting applications on miter saws, cut off saws, and band saws
DO NO use with unspecified tools. DO NOT use under wet conditions or in the presence Of flammable
liquids or gases DO NOT replace any component of the MI Caliber with a component that is not supplied by
REEKON Tools. DO NOT store or use the tool in locations where the temperature may exceed 104 OF (40 oc)
or drop below 50F (-15 oc) Best use in relative humidity conditions Of 8% to 80% non-condensing and
altitudes no higher than 9,842ft (3,000 m). For best performance operation of the device should take place
in cool, dry conditions
Device requires 3 Volt DC power (2 x AA).
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & REPAIR
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Is wheel clean and free of debris?
Is material being slid and moved consistently, in contact with the fence?
Has the MI been calibrated recently?
Is the material being cut the same type of material that the MI was
calibrated with?
Is the MI Properly secured to the fence?
Is the blade offset properly set to match blade cut width?
SUPPORT
n additional to delivering innovative products, REEKON Tools is committed to
delivering an exceptional support experience If you run into any issues or
would like to see video demonstrations of the MI, please visit our website or
YouTube channel If your question cannot be answered there, please send us
an email at: Ml@reekon.tools
@reekontools
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