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SawGear SGTAB04 User Manual

SawGear SGTAB04
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SawGear SGTAB04 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSawGear
ModelSGTAB04
CategorySaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Safety Warnings

Installation Warnings

Warnings specific to the installation of TigerStop products.

Interconnects Safety

Safety guidelines when using TigerStop interconnects with machinery.

Operation Safety

Critical safety precautions to follow during machine operation.

Motor Box Caution

Important caution regarding potentially FATAL DC voltage inside the motor box.

Push Feeder Danger

Warning about pinch points and hazards associated with the push feeder.

General Safety Guidelines

Work Area and Environmental Safety

Maintaining a clean, well-lit area and precautions for hazardous environments.

Personal Protective Equipment

Essential PPE such as safety glasses, ear protection, and proper apparel.

Electrical and Substance Use Policies

Safe electrical practices and prohibition of operating under the influence.

Qualified Personnel Requirement

Mandate that only qualified personnel should operate the machine.

SawGear Tables and Mounting

Table Specifications and Components

Details on SawGear tables and the components included for mounting.

SawGear Mounting Procedure

Bracket and Hardware Assembly Guide

Visual guide to assembling SawGear using brackets, bolts, washers, and knobs.

SawGear Bench Mount Brackets

Trimming SawGear Tables

Instructions for trimming the SawGear table to accommodate specific saw movements.

Securing SawGear in Brackets

Steps for securely mounting SawGear using the bench mount brackets.

Dismounting SawGear from Stand

Procedures for easily removing SawGear from its mounted position.

Product Registration and Activation

Register Your Warranty

How to fill out and submit the warranty registration form to TigerStop.

Enable Your SawGear

Steps required to activate SawGear using an enable code for full functionality.

Miter Saw Accuracy and Pivot Point

Importance of Pivot Point Alignment

Explains the critical role of miter saw pivot point alignment for accurate measurements.

Checking Pivot Point Accuracy

Method to verify the miter saw's pivot point alignment using sample cuts.

Miter Saw Pivot Point Adjustment

Adjusting Saw Fence Alignment

Guidance on adjusting the saw's back fence to correct pivot point alignment issues.

Using SawGear for Offset Adjustment

Steps to utilize SawGear's system for adjusting the pivot point offset.

SawGear Pivot Point Adjustment Procedure

Setting Left and Right Miter Angles

Completing the pivot point adjustment by cutting and measuring at 45 degrees.

SawGear Control Panel Functions

Power and Miter Entry Keys

Functions of Soft Start, and miter entry keys (W, X, Y, Z).

Unit and List Entry Keys

How to use keys for entering measurements (Ft, In, /) and lists.

Calibration and Movement Keys

Usage of Calibrate, Stop, Start, and Clear keys for operation and error correction.

SawGear LCD Display and Initial Setup

LCD Display Characteristics

Details on display size and how information is shown in Foot and Metric modes.

1st Power Up Procedure

Initial setup steps: language, measurement system, and saw side selection.

SawGear Power Up Procedures

Completing 1st Power Up

Setting the correct working length during the initial power up sequence.

Repeating 1st Power Up

When and how to perform a 1st power up again if system settings change.

Normal Power Up Process

Standard startup procedure for SawGear after the initial setup is complete.

SawGear Operation and Settings

Starting SawGear and Sleep Mode

How to start SawGear and manage its automatic power-off and sleep mode features.

Adjusting Screen Contrast

How to adjust the contrast of the SawGear power head screen for better visibility.

SawGear Security Features

Activating Password Protection

Steps to set up a password to prevent unauthorized use of SawGear.

Changing the Password

Instructions for modifying an existing password if password protection is enabled.

Managing Password Protection

Deactivating Password Protection

Steps to turn off and remove password protection from SawGear.

Distance Calibration

Setting Stop-to-Blade Distances

Overview of calibrating five key distances between the stop and saw blade.

Calibrating Straight Cuts

Procedure for accurately calibrating the distance for straight cuts.

Miter Cut Calibration and Operations

Calibrating Miter Cut Distances (X, Y, Z)

How to calibrate distances for 45° miter cuts using X, Y, and Z dimensions.

Calibrating Increment Distance

Setting the value for incremental adjustments of the stop position.

Performing Straight and Miter Cuts

Basic steps for executing straight and 45° miter cuts with SawGear.

Custom Miter Cutting

Setup for Custom Miter Cuts

Initial setup for custom miters, starting with entering molding width.

Cutting Custom Angled Miters

Detailed steps for cutting miters at various angles for moldings.

Advanced Miter Cutting Features

Custom Miter Cutting Steps

Completing the custom miter cutting process based on stock width and angles.

Introduction to Crown & Miter Pro

Overview of the Crown & Miter Pro feature for molding cuts.

Crown & Miter Pro Guide

Activating Crown & Miter Pro

How to turn on the Crown & Miter Pro feature using the [W] key.

Measuring Angles and Lengths for Miter Pro

Guidelines for listing angles and cut lengths for room molding projects.

Using Crown & Miter Pro Keys

Explains the function of the [W] and [X] keys within the Crown & Miter Pro mode.

Crown & Miter Pro Workflow

Using [Y] and [Z] Keys in Miter Pro

How to use the [Y] and [Z] keys to set part length and final angle.

Example Work Flow for Miter Pro

A practical example demonstrating the step-by-step process of using Crown & Miter Pro.

Increment and Dimension List Management

Using the Increment Key for Nudges

How to make small, precise adjustments to the stop position.

Saving Dimensions to Cut Lists

Instructions for saving up to 9 dimensions in each of 10 cut lists.

Entering Measurements in Feet, Inches, and Fractions

Inputting Feet and Fractional Inches

How to input dimensions combining feet, inches, and fractional parts.

Entering Measurements in Feet and Decimal Inches

LCD Display Limitations

Information about the maximum number of characters the LCD display can show.

Inputting Feet and Decimal Inches

How to input dimensions using feet and decimal inch values.

Advanced Measurement Entry Methods

Entering Feet with Decimal Inches

How to enter dimensions involving feet and decimal inches.

Entering Non-Standard Fractions

Procedures for entering and displaying non-standard fractional inch values.

Metric and Negative Number Entry

Entering Millimeter Dimensions

How to input dimensions in millimeters when the system is in metric mode.

Entering Negative Dimensions

How to input negative numbers, typically for increment adjustments.

Error Handling and Correction

Correcting Entry Errors with Clear

Using the Clear key to fix mistakes during data entry.

Resolving "Too Big" and "Too Small" Errors

How to handle and resolve range errors ("Too Big", "Too Small").

Machine Maintenance and Recovery

Home Routine After Impact

Steps to re-home the SawGear after experiencing a significant impact.

Scaling Instructions for Accuracy

How to scale the machine to maintain accuracy over longer cutting lengths.

SawGear Legs and Stability

SawGear Leg Construction and Use

Description of the foldable, height-adjustable, and durable construction of SawGear legs.