Power Tec 71766 User manual

INSTRUCTION SHEET
Precision Miter Gauge Fence System
UNPACKING CONTENTS
NOTE: Check for shipping damage. Check immediately whether
all parts and accessories are included.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
A Miter Gauge 1
BTelescoping Fence, 3" x 1-3/8" x 20"
with 12" Movable Scale 1
C3" Fence Flip Stop with Pointer 1
DExtra Expansion Discs (Retain for future use) 4
EM4 Screws (for Expansion Discs) 4
F5/16" Round Knobs 2
GT-Bolt 5/16"-18x3/4" 2
H3 mm Hex Wrench 1
I2.5 mm Hex Wrench 1
JHandle 1
KWasher for Handle 1
WARNING
For your own safety, read the machine's instruction manual before
using any accessory. Failure to heed these warnings may result in
serious personal injury and damage to the tool and theaccessory.
• Before using the Precision Miter Gauge Fence System, read
and follow all instructions and safety information provided.
• Always keep hands clear of the blade, cutter, sanding disc/belt.
• Before making adjustments to the Precision Miter Gauge
Fence System, turn off the power, allow the blade, cutter or
sanding disc/belt to come to a complete stop and unplug
the machine.
• Ensure handle and lock knob are tight beforeusing.
• Before turning on the power afteradjustments, ALWAYS
verify there is a safe clearance between the blade and fence.
WARNING
Risk of accidental starting and serious personal injury.
Unplug the machine before attaching the Precision Miter Gauge
Fence System.
ASSEMBLY Refer to Figures 1, 2
NOTE: This miter gauge is equipped with a Locking Plunger
with spring loaded pin. The most commonly used angles are
notched with positive stops 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30°, 45° and 60°.
To set or change the angles see TO USE on page 4.
Figure 1
See Figure 2. Place washer onto handle threads and thread the
handle onto the guide bar. Tighten handle.
Figure 2
Model No. 71766
23-0216

SETTING THE GAUGE TO 90° See Figure 3
NOTE: The Miter Gauge arrives factory calibrated.
For convenience, the assembled Fence can also be used to verify
perpendicularity to the miter bar.
1. Align both the Miter Gauge Head and Indexer to 0°.
Lock the Adjustment Plunger.
2. Use a square to verify that the miter bar and miter gauge face
are perpendicular.
Figure 3
If not square or requires resetting:
Use the included 3 mm hex wrench to loosen the four screws on
top of the miter head. Back out the two screws on bottom of miter
gauge face. Use a square to set the face perpendicular to the miter
bar. Re-tighten the four screws on the top of the miter gauge. Run
the two screws, on the bottom face of the miter bar, in until they
just touch the miter gauge head. Use a square to verify the face is
still perpendicular and did not shift.
NOTE: Once the miter gauge face is square to the bar, no
other adjustment is required. If by chance the workpiece is not
square, use a square to square the miter gauge face directly to
the blade or follow the instructions supplied with the machine to
square the machine's miter slot to the blade.
FITTING MITER GAUGE TO MITER SLOT
See Figures 4, 5. If the tool is equipped with a T-slotted miter
slot, use the 3mm hex wrench (included) to ensure the screw
holding the miter bar plate is tight. If the tool is not equipped
with a T-slotted miter slot, remove the plate. Save this part.
Figure 4
3. Place the miter bar into the miter slot on the saw table and
check for side movement. If the miter gauge guide bar moves
freely through the miter slot and has no side-to-side play, no
adjustment isneeded.
If adjustment is needed:
Use the four expansion discs located on the top of the
miter bar to adjust any side movement. Use the 2.5mm hex
wrench (included) to tighten the screws until all side motion
is removed. Turn the screws clockwise to tighten the t and
counterclockwise to loosen the t. Ensure the bar slides freely in
the miter slot.
Figure 5
TO SQUARE THE MITER GAUGE FACE
See Figures 6, 7. The miter bar features an adjustment screw that
allows the miter gauge face to be set perpendicular to the table.
To Check:
1. Set the indexing lever to 0° and engage the spring loaded pin.
2. Tighten the handle and place the miter bar into the miter slot.
3. Use a square to check the perpendicularity of the face to the
table. If square, no adjustment is needed.
NOTE: Check can be made with or without Fence installed.
Figure 6 (Shown without Fence)
If adjustment is needed: See Figure 7
1. Remove the miter bar from the miter table slot and ip over.
2. Loosen the handle.
3. Locate the adjustment screw on the bottom of the miter bar,
adjust with the 3mm hex wrench (included).
NOTE: If the gap is at the top of the miter gauge face, tighten
the adjustment screw. If the gap is at the bottom of the miter
gauge face, loosen the adjustment screw.
4. Tighten the handle and recheck. Repeat until square.
Figure 7

INSTALL THE FENCE
Figure 8
1. See Figure 9. To expand the Fence and/or switch Fence
position, loosen the two Lock Knobs and pull the 3" Fence
End out to desired length and secure Lock Knobs. The I-Beam
Extender with 3" Fence End allows an additional 17" extension.
2. The I-Beam Extender can be used on either end of the Fence. To
change sides, loosen the Lock Knob, remove the 3" Fence End
with I-Beam Extender. Locate the I-beam prole on the other end
of the Fence and insert I-Beam into the Fence. Tighten Knobs.
Figure 9
3. See Figure 10. Remove Fence Lock Knob. Loosen the two
5/16" Round Knobs on the Miter Gauge and slide the T-bolts
into the Fence slot.
Figure 10
4. See Figure 11. Insert I-Beam Extender with 3"Fence End.
Set to desired length. Tighten 5/16" Round Knobs on Miter
Gauge. Reinsert Fence Lock Knobs and tighten to secure
I-Beam Extender in position.
Figure 11
INSERT THE FLIP STOP
1. See Figure 12. Slide the T-Bolt into the slot on the top of the
Fence or 3" Fence End (shown with 3" Fence End). Position
the arm as needed and tighten the AdjustmentKnob.
NOTE: When clamped, the unique cylindrical shape of the body
wedges into the top of the T-Track allowing the flip stop to work
with different size of T-Tracks and eliminates slack ormovement.
Figure 12
2. See Figure 13. This Fence Flip Stop is extremely versatile.
The Stop Arm can be used with or without a sacricial board.
If using a sacricial board, the angle of the specially designed
arm accommodates for the extra 3/4" width and ips down.
No conversion or adjustment is required.
Figure 13
3. See Figure 14. To reposition the ip arm, use a 5 mm hex
wrench (not included) to remove the bolt and move the ip arm
assembly to the required side of the body. Make sure nylon
washer is between the ip arm and body and replace bolt.
Figure 14
The Fence Flip Stop arm can be positioned to Left or Right of thebody.
Remove Adjustment Knob and T-Bolt.
Remove Bolt, Arm and Nylon Washer of Flip Stop.
Reposition and assemble on opposite side of body.

FEATURES
The Fence is equipped with a high quality 12" Movable Scale.
Calibrate the scale by using the pointer on the ip stop to provide
accurate measurements. Use the Pointer to conveniently set the
workpiece length.
Figure 15
Calibrating the Scale:
1. Set the Fence a safe distance from the blade.
2. Place the right side of the ip stop to left side set tooth.
3. Align the 0 mark of the scale to the pointer.
Figure 16
The Precision Miter Gauge Fence System is now ready to use.
NOTE: This Miter Gauge is designed to work with the included
Fence. It can also be used as a conventional miter gauge.
TO USE
See Figure 17. Loosen the Handle. To unlock the Adjustment
Plunger pull and twist left (counter clockwise). Release. Plunger
is now in neutral position. The Miter Gauge will now move freely
side-to-side.
Figure 17
CAUTION
Always keep Adjustment Plunger in UNLOCKED position when
moving set pin to any location. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the Miter Gauge.
If desired angle is a positive stop, pull Adjustment Plunger and
twist right (clockwise). Allow set pin to drop into notch of the
desired positive stop. Release the spring loaded plunger to
secure into place. Tighten the handle.
If the desired angle is not a positive stop, maneuver Miter Gauge
to desired angle and tighten the handle.
For Example:
The protractor scale on the Miter Gauge head acts like a Vernier
scale and precise angles can be set.
1. Loosen the handle and unlock the adjustment plunger.
2. Figure 18 shows the gauge set to 25.3 degrees. Zero is past
the 25 degree mark and the upper and lower scales line up 3
marks past zero on the lower scale.
3. In Figure 19, zero is past the 18 degree mark and the upper
and lower scales line up 7 marks past zero on the lower
scale, for a measurement of 18.7 degrees.
4. When the angle is set, tighten the handle.
Figure 18 Figure 19
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of
any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed
by a qualied service technician.
WARNING
Keep the Precision Miter Gauge Fence System dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake uids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products or any strong solvent to clean the Precision Miter
Gauge Fence System. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
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