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Preparing for Saw Operations
Using the Workpiece Clamp – This clamp easily
secures a workpiece to the table or base.
1. Insert the clamp's knurled bar down into a clamp
post hole; there are two post holes located in the
base behind the fence. The knurled end must be
in the post at least 1/2".
2. Slide the clamp down until its rubber foot contacts
the workpiece.
3. Adjust the clamp height so it does not touch the
sliding fence.
4. Rotate the clamp's knob until the workpiece is
firmly held in place.
5. Move saw head up and down and forward and
back to be sure it clears the clamp.
WARNING
cannot be used. Support workpiece with your
hand outside the "No Hands" zone. Do not try to
cut short pieces that cannot be clamped and
cause your hand to be in the "No Hands" zone.
Clamp
Workpiece
figure 32. Workpiece Clamp
Clamps – Other hold-down devices such as C-
clamps can be used to hold the workpiece firmly
against the table and the fence. Make sure the
clamps are clear of the cutting path.
WARNING
blade, extend the sliding fences and base
extensions when making extreme bevel, miter or
compound cuts.
Operating Sliding fences
1. Pull the fence lock lever toward front of tool to
loosen fence.
2. Slide fence to the desired position.
3. Push the lock lever toward rear of tool to lock
fence position.
Workpiece Support
Clamps
There may be extreme
compound cuts where clamp
Sliding fences
To provide sufficient (minimum
6") spacing from hand to saw
Sliding Fence
Fence Lock
Lever
figure 33
Removing Sliding fences
1. Lift up on the cover plate tab and rotate it away from
the fence.
2. Push the lock lever toward the saw head to loosen
the fence.
3. Slide the fence all the way out, away from the saw head.
4. Lift up on the sliding fence to remove.
figure 34
Adjusting Sliding fence lock lever
1. If the sliding fence does not operate as described, it
needs adjustment. Remove sliding fence – see
above.
2. Push firmly down on the locking block to expose the
adjustment screw – Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver,
turn the screw 1/12 turn to the next notch in block.
Left Fence: To tighten lock - turn the screw counter-
clockwise. To loosen - turn the screw clockwise.
Right Fence: To tighten lock - turn screw clockwise.
To loosen - turn screw counter-clockwise.
3. Release the locking block back to its up position.
4. Replace sliding fence by putting its large square hole
over the locking block. Slide fence fully in and close
the cover plate tab. It should move freely and be
locked tightly anywhere along its range of travel.
29.
Cover Plate Tab
Locking
Block
Adjustment
Screw
Fence Lock
Lever