AWS-110/220 - Doc #145
Last revision: August 2003
ALPHA TECH NOTES
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ALPHA TECH NOTES
2 of 5
8. Guide Ruler - If not already attached, loosen the wing bolts on the base plate and slide the arms into the
slots located in the base plate that are under the wing bolts. There are two ways the Guide Ruler can be
positioned.
a. Using the straight edge of the stone as a guide:
Place the Guide Ruler so that the smooth side is facing
down and the channel side is up. The guide should extend
below the base plate. Measure the distance from the edge
of the stone to the intended cut. Use this measurement to
gauge the distance inside of the Guide Ruler from the blade
and tighten the wing nuts. Make sure that you account for
the thickness of the blade in your measurement. Align the
Guide Ruler with the edge of the stone and proceed to
cut. Cut slowly and allow the guide to maintain contact
with the stone to ensure a perfectly straight cut.
b. Using a straight edge as a guide:
The straight edge should be thick enough to prevent it
from sliding underneath the Guide Ruler. Place the Guide
Ruler so the arms are under the guide part. The channel
should be facing down and the flat side up. Insert the arms
into the slots on the base plate. Measure the distance from
your straight edge to the intended cut. Use this
measurement from the outside wall of the Guide Ruler to
the blade. Do not include the width of the blade in this
measurement or your cut will be off. Tighten the wing nuts
to secure the Guide Ruler in place. Align the Guide Ruler
with the straight edge and proceed to cut. Cut slowly
allowing the Guide Ruler to follow the straight edge to
ensure a perfectly straight cut.
Note: Using the Guide Ruler is much preferred over Free Hand Cutting for a perfect straight cut.
9. Using the Carriage Assembly with the Alpha Guide Rail:
To set up the Carriage Assembly remove the Guide Ruler
as instructed above and install your blade onto the AWS-
110/220. Attach Pressing Plates (2 x Part No. 133248) to
the inside part of the Carriage Assembly Base Plate (Part
No. 133244). Do not tighten these screws yet. Make sure
that there is plenty of play in the pressing plates. Place
the AWS-110/220 on the Carriage Base so that the flat edge
of the base nearest the blade is under these pressing plates.
Next, install the 2 remaining pressing plates on the out side
of the carriage base. Ensure that the flat edge of the AWS-
110/220 base plate near the motor assembly is under these
plates. Tighten all 4 pressing plates so that the saw is
immobile on the carriage assembly. The AWS-110/220 and
Carriage Assembly are now ready for use with the Alpha
Guide Rail.
