To set the 45° positive stop
Make sure the saw is unplugged from the
power source. Raise the blade to the maximum
height by turning the blade adjusting handle
counterclockwise. Turn the bevel locking lever
to the left to loosen the bevel.
If the blade angle is greater than 45°, turn the
45° positive stop adjustment screw counter-
clockwise 1 turn and rotate the bevel adjusting
handle counterclockwise until it stops. Recheck
the blade position. Continue this process until
the blade is at 45°. Tighten the bevel locking
lever.
If the blade angle is less than 45°, use the com-
bination square or triangle to position the
blade at 45°. Turn the 45° positive stop adjust-
ment screw clockwise until it stops. Tighten the
bevel locking lever.
Reset the bevel indicator to 45° by loosening
the screw holding the indicator. Line up the
red line on the indicator with the 45° mark on
the bevel scale.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: When servicing, use only identi-
cal replacement parts. Use of any other parts
may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields during power
tool operation or when blowing dust. If opera-
tion is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
General maintenance
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage
from various types of commercial solvents and
may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths
to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
45° positive stop
Adjustment Screw
E N G L I S H •
WARNING: Do not at any time let brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products,
penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with
plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken,
or destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.
• Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, and
screws for tightness and condition. Make sure
the throat plate is in good condition and in
position.
• Check the blade guard assembly.
• To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and
rails, periodically apply paste wax to them and
buff to provide smooth functioning.
• Protect the blade by cleaning out sawdust
from underneath the table and in the blade
teeth. Use a resin solvent on the blade teeth.
• Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp
cloth. DO NOT use any aerosol or petroleum
solvents.
Lubrication
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated
with a sufficient amount of high grade lubri-
cant for the life of the unit under normal oper-
ating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica-
tion is required.
To remove or change the blade
• Unplug the saw.
• Remove the screws holding the throat plate
in place then remove the throat plate.
• Raise the blade to the maximum height.
• To keep blade arbor from rotating, place the
open ended wrench on flats located on the left
side of the blade.
• Place the second wrench over the arbor nut
located on the right side of the blade. Turn nut
counterclockwise to loosen.
• Remove arbor nut, outer blade washer, and
blade.
• Position new blade on the arbor, making sure
the teeth are pointing down toward the front
of the table.
• Attach outer blade washer and arbor nut.
• Tighten arbor nut, making sure to hold the
blade stationary with the open ended wrench.
• Replace throat plate, making sure that the
side with the rolled edge underneath is closest
to the blade.
• Securely attach throat plate with screws.
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