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Alignment (Adjustments) (continued)
a. Using the allen wrench provided,
loosen the screw which holds the
inaccurate bevel index stop.
b. Move the power head left or right
until blade makes contact with full
length of square.
c. Tighten bevel lock knob.
d. Make sure the index pin is pushed in.
e. Slide bevel index stop over until it
firmly contacts the index pin.
f. Tighten bevel index stop screw.
g. Recheck indexes for accuracy.
4. Check the bevel indicator. If indicator
needs adjustment use the phillips end
of the combination wrench supplied
and slide the indicator to the correct
reading on the scale and retighten
screw.
Bevel Pivot Adjustments
1. The miter saw should bevel easily by
loosening the bevel lock knob and tilt-
ing the power head to the left. If move-
ment is tight or if there is looseness in
the pivot follow the adjustment proce-
dure: a. through c.
a. Loosen the bevel lock knob.
b. Turn the hex head screw with 1/2”
socket clockwise to tighten or coun-
terclockwise to loosen.
c. Recheck bevel movement of the
miter saw. Readjust if necessary.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected starting
or electrical shock, do not plug
the saw in. The power cord must
remain unplugged whenever
you are working on the saw.
Installing the Throat Plate
Find the following parts:
Item
No. Description Qty.
A Throat Plate.......................................1
B Pan Head Screw 8-32 x 3/8 ..............4
NOTE: Saw should be aligned before
installing and cutting throat plate.
1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Position the throat plate in the opening
in the base.
3. Install the screws and tighten.
WARNING: Cut material can be
thrown. Eyes can be perma-
nently damaged. Wear your
safety goggles.
NOTE: Before this saw can be used, a
kerf must be cut into the throat plate at 0°
bevel and 45°bevel.
Cutting Through Throat Plate
1. Plug in the power cord.
2. Turn the saw on by actuating the trig-
ger switch.
3. Slowly lower the blade to full depth
while cutting through the throat plate.
4. Release the trigger switch and allow
the blade to come to a complete stop.
5. Repeat this procedure at 45° bevel.
Bevel Index
Stops
Bevel Index
Pin
Bevel
Lock Knob
Rear, Bottom
View From Back
A
B
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