The saw can be locked from unauthorized use
by locking the switch. To lock the switch:
• Turn the switch to OFF position and discon-
nect saw from power source.
• Pull the key out. The switch cannot be turned
on with the key removed.
NOTE: Should the key be removed from the
switch at the ON position, the switch can be
turned off but cannot be turned on again.
• To replace key, slide key into the slot on
switch until it snaps.
WARNING: For your own safety, lower
blade or cutting tool below table surface. If
blade is tilted, return it to vertical position.
Turn off safety disconnect or circuit breaker
when saw is not in use.
Paddle
BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
• Blade height is controlled by hand wheel on
the front of the saw.
• To adjust height, loosen locking hand knob.
Rotate knob counterclockwise approximately
three turns. Turn hand wheel to desired blade
height.
CAUTION: For safety, blade should be
raised only 1/8" above the surface of the ma-
terial to be cut. However, if hollow ground
blades are used, raise blade to its maximum
height to allow for greater blade clearance.
• Lock blade height into position. Lock hand
wheel by tightening locking knob clockwise.
Tighten only until snug.
IMPORTANT: Do not over tighten. Only a
small amount of pressure is necessary to lock
hand wheel securely.
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Key
Switch
Angle indicator
BLADE TILT ADJUSTMENT
• The saw blade can be set at any angle be-
tween 90° and 45°. Blade tilt is controlled by
the hand wheel on the right side of the saw.
The indicator on front of saw shows the tilt
angle of the blade.
• To adjust tilt, loosen locking hand knob.
Rotate knob counterclockwise at least three
turns. Turn hand wheel to desired blade angle.
Lock blade angle into position.
• Lock hand wheel by tightening locking hand
knob clockwise.
Tighten only until snug.
• The saw is equipped with positive stops at 90°
and 45°.
These positive stops allow operator to posi-
tion saw blade at 90° and 45° quickly and ac-
curately.
Blade tilt handwheel
90° STOP ADJUSTMENT
• Raise saw blade above table as far as possible.
Set blade at 90° to table by turning the tilt-
ing hand wheel. Place a square on table and
check to see if blade is perpendicular to the
table. When checking put square flush against
saw blade. Do not put square on teeth of saw
blade.
• If the blade will not tilt to 90°, turn (counter-
clockwise) the set screw at the left front of the
table insert until the blade can be positioned
to 90°.
• Once the blade has been tilted to 90° (con-
firm this using your square), tighten the bevel
hand wheel lock knob, located on the side of
Lock knob
Lock knob