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OPERATION
5. To begin cutting, lower the cutting head. The movable guard opens automati-
cally.
6. After cutting, allow the head to come back up. The guard will close automati-
cally.
7. The saw will stop when you release the trigger switch in the handle.
WARNING: For your safety, remove chips, small pieces, etc. from the table top
before operation.
CUTTING MODES
Chop cut:
The head is locked in the upright position. The table rotation is locked at 0°.
This is a good setting for simple 90° crosscuts.
Mitre cut:
The head is locked in the upright position. To unlock the table rotation, unscrew the
locking handle (N ¿J and press on the mitre detent spring lever ( O ¿J )
with your thumb Move the table rotation to the left or right up to 45° left & 52° right.
The mitre detent spring lever (2 ¿J ), if released, will stop the table at detents
at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30°, & 45° left and right. Use the locking handle (N ¿J ) to
lock the table at the desired angle, especially those between the detents.
This is a good setting for simple angle cuts.
Bevel cut:
To unlock the head angle (bevel) adjustment, loosen the bevel lock handle (D,
¿J ) at rear of the saw. Lock it when the blade is tilted at the desired angle.
The table rotation is locked at 0°.
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side of the table to prevent it interfering with the movement of the cutting head.
Always check before making the cut if there is any potential interference from the
clamp or any other part of the machine.
Compound cut:
Unlock and move the table rotation to the left or right as in mitre cuts above. Using
the lever at the back of the saw, unlock the head and bevel it to any position from
0° – 45° left, then lock it in place.
This setting is for the more complex beveled angle cuts.
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side of the table to prevent it interfering with the movement of the cutting head.
Always check before making the cut if there is any potential interference from the
clamp or any other part of the machine.
MAINTENANCE
NOTE: even though the angles are marked on the machine, it is always a good
idea to check them by making a trial cut. See Aligning Mitre and Bevel section
below.
„ Inspect the cord regularly and have it replaced by an authorized repair facility if
it is damaged.
„ Check the brushes occasionally (after about 50 hours of use) and replace if
worn. Unplug the tool. The brushes can be replaced by removing the motor
back cap. The brushes and their springs could jump out of the holders- be
careful not to lose them. Inspect the brushes. If the contact surface is not
smooth, or it is worn, or heavily used, replace both brushes at once. Insert
the new brushes and springs in their holders and re-fasten the cap.
„ The plastic kerf plate (K  ¿J) should be replaced if damaged to
reduce the risk of chips lodging in the slot and catching in the blade.
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