Operating instructions

Cutting the Kerf Plate Slot (Fig. 21)
The tool is shipped with the kerf plate installed; never attempt
to make a cut without the plate installed. The kerf plate is NOT
factory cut, so the first cut you make with the tool will be to
create a kerf slot. The angle of the kerf slot for compound cuts
is different than that for miter cuts. Therefore, it is necessary
to cut new kerf slots for each type of angle. Generally, it is best
to cut a kerf slot before cutting a workpiece.
When cutting a kerf slot, be sure to use the blade you intend to
use for your work since blades have different widths that affect
the kerf. When changing from a thick blade to a thinner one,
you may want to purchase a new kerf plate and cut a new kerf
slot. Also, bevel cuts require a different kerf slot than miter
cuts, so always be sure to cut a new slot for bevel cuts. Cut the
kerf slot following the procedure below.
1. To cut a kerf slot, plug in tool and hold handle firmly.
2. Start the motor following the instructions
on page 6.
3. Wait a few seconds for the blade to reach full speed.
4. To help prevent damaging the kerf plate, gently and
slowly lower the saw head to the full depth of cut (the point
where the head will not lower any further). When the cut is
complete, release the trigger. WAIT FOR THE BLADE TO
STOP COMPLETELY before gently raising the saw head.
To alter the depth of cut; read “Adjusting the Depth of Cut”
on
page 9.
Making a Cut
1. Plug in the tool. Raise the saw head completely.
2. Select the desired angle following the steps in
“Adjusting the Miter Angle” and “Adjusting the Bevel
Angle” on page 4.
3. Place the workpiece on the turntable and line up the cut.
4. Support the workpiece using any of the methods
described in “Support the Workpiece Properly” on page 3..
5. Start the motor following the instructions
on page 6.
Wait a few seconds for the blade to reach full speed. Then gen-
tly lower the saw head into the workpiece all the way through
the cut.
6. Always allow the saw to do the work. Forcing the tool
may stall or overheat the motor.
7. After the cut is complete, release the trigger and wait for
the blade to stop completely. Then gently raise the saw head
and remove the workpiece. Always unplug the tool before
retrieving loose cut-off pieces from inside the guard area.
Lock-Off Feature (Fig. 22)
There is a hole in the trigger through which a padlock will fit
to lock the tool when it is not in use. Use a padlock with a 1/4”
shackle and always unplug the tool before installing it (pad-
lock not supplied with tool).
Operating Instructions (continued)
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To reduce the risk of injury, do not rely on the brake as a
safety feature. Always wait until the blade stops completely
before allowing anything near the blade.
WARNING!
Fig. 21
1. 2.
1. Kerf slot
2. Kerf plate
Fig. 22
1.
1. Trigger with hole for padlock