skilsaw SPT77WML Assembly instructions

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IMPORTANT:
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Operating/Safety Instructions
SPT77 M
SPT77 ML
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,,7>692(9,(*3,(5(5+>,3330;Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
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(;46:7/,9,: :<*/ (: 05 ;/, 79,:,5*, 6-
-3(44()3, 308<0+: .(:,: 69 +<:; Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
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67,9(;05. ( 76>,9 ;663 Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
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<:, (5@ (+(7;,9 73<.: >0;/ ,(9;/,+
.96<5+,+ 76>,9 ;663: Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
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:<9-(*,: :<*/ (: 707,: 9(+0(;69: 9(5.,:
(5+9,-90.,9(;69:There is an increased risk
of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
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*65+0;065: Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
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-69*(99@05.7<3305.69<573<..05.;/,76>,9
;663,,7*69+(>(@-964/,(;603:/(97
,+.,:6946=05.7(9;:Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
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<:,(5,?;,5:065*69+:<0;()3,-696<;+669
<:, Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
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0:<5(=60+()3,<:,(96<5+(<3;09*<0;
5;,99<7;,9796;,*;,+:<773@Use of
an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
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<:, *64465 :,5:, >/,5 67,9(;05. (
76>,9;663656;<:,(76>,9;663>/03,
@6<(9,;09,+69<5+,9;/,05-3<,5*,6-+9<.:
(3*6/63694,+0*(;065A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
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>,(9 ,@, 796;,*;065 Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
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:>0;*/ 0: 05 ;/, 6--76:0;065 ),-69,
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7(*270*205.<769*(99@05.;/,;663
Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
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;<9505. ;/, 76>,9 ;663 65 A wrench or a
key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury.
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)(3(5*, (; (33 ;04,: This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
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69 1,>,39@ ,,7 @6<9 /(09 *36;/05. (5+
.36=,: (>(@ -964 46=05. 7(9;: Loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
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6-+<:;,?;9(*;065(5+*633,*;065-(*030;0,:
,5:<9, ;/,:, (9, *655,*;,+ (5+ 7967,93@
<:,+Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
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6 56; -69*, ;/, 76>,9 ;663 ":, ;/,
*699,*;76>,9 ;663-69@6<9(7730*(;065The
correct power tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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56; ;<95 0; 65 (5+ 6-- Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
,(+(33:(-,;@>(9505.:(5+(3305:;9<*;065:Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
#$  !"! "!"
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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),-69, 4(205. (5@ (+1<:;4,5;: */(5.05.
(**,::690,: 69 :;6905. 76>,9 ;663: Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
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*/03+9,5(5++656;(336>7,9:65:<5-(4030(9
>0;/;/,76>,9;66369;/,:,05:;9<*;065:;6
67,9(;, ;/, 76>,9 ;663 Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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69)05+05.6-46=05.7(9;: )9,(2(., 6-
7(9;: (5+ (5@ 6;/,9 *65+0;065 ;/(; 4(@
(--,*;;/,76>,9;663E:67,9(;065-+(4(.,+
/(=, ;/, 76>,9 ;663 9,7(09,+ ),-69, <:,
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
,,7*<;;05.;663::/(97(5+*3,(5Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
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)0;:,;*05(**69+(5*,>0;/;/,:,05:;9<*;065:
;(205.05;6(**6<5;;/,>69205.*65+0;065:
(5+ ;/, >692 ;6 ), 7,9-694,+ Use of the
power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
,9=0*,
(=,@6<976>,9;663:,9=0*,+)@(8<(30-0,+
9,7(09 7,9:65 <:05. 653@ 0+,5;0*(3
9,73(*,4,5; 7(9;: This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
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,(+(33:(-,;@>(9505.:(5+(3305:;9<*;065:
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,,7 /(5+: (>(@ -964
*<;;05. (9,( (5+ ;/, )3(+,
,,7@6<9:,*65+/(5+65(<?030(9@/(5+3,
6946;69/6<:05. If both hands are holding
the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
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The guard cannot protect you from the blade
below the workpiece.
+1<:;;/,*<;;05.+,7;/;6;/,;/0*25,::6-
;/, >69270,*, Less than a full tooth of the
blade teeth should be visible below the
workpiece.
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69(*96::@6<93,. ,*<9,;/,>69270,*,;6
( :;()3, 73(;-694 It is important to support
the work properly to minimize body exposure,
blade binding, or loss of control.
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:<9-(*,: 653@ >/,5 7,9-69405. (5
67,9(;065 >/,9, ;/, *<;;05. ;663 4(@
*65;(*;/0++,5>0905.690;:6>5*69+
Contact with a "live" wire will also make
exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and could
give the operator an electric shock.
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:;9(0./; ,+., .<0+, This improves the
accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of
blade binding.
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:/(7, +0(465+ =,9:<: 96<5+ 6- (9)69
/63,:Blades that do not match the mounting
hardware of the saw will run eccentrically,
causing loss of control.
,=,9 <:, +(4(.,+ 69 05*699,*; )3(+,
>(:/,9:69)63; The blade washers and bolt
were specially designed for your saw, for
optimum performance and safety of operation.
5:7,*;;/,*65+0;065(5+8<(30;@6-;/,
>66+ (5+ 9,46=, (33 5(03: -964 3<4),9
),-69,*<;;05.Wet lumber, green lumber or
pressure treated lumber require special
attention during cutting operation to prevent
kickback.
63+ ;/, :(> -0943@ ;6 79,=,5; 36:: 6-
*65;963Figures in this manual illustrate
typical hand support of the saw.
,7,5+05. <765 <:, ;/, :>0;*/ 4(@ 56;
3(:;;/,30-,6-;/,:(>-;/,:>0;*/:/6<3+
-(0305;/,CD76:0;065;/,:(>4(@56;
:;(9; - 0; :/6<3+ -(03 >/03, ;/, :(> 0:
9<5505.;/,:(>4(@56;:/<;6-- If either
occurs, unplug the saw immediately and do
not use until repaired.
DANGER
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( ;()3, (5+ *65=,9;,+ ;6 ( ;()3, :(> 
Circular saws are not designed or intended to
be used as table saws.
0*2)(*2*(<:,:(5+9,3(;,+
>(9505.:
ickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched,
bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an
uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the
workpiece toward the operator.
When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by
the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the
motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back
toward the operator.
If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in
the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade
can dig into the top surface of the wood
causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and
jump back toward the operator.
ickback is the result of tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions
and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below:
(05;(05(-094.907>0;/)6;//(5+:65;/,
:(> (5+ 76:0;065 @6<9 (94: ;6 9,:0:;
20*2)(*2-69*,:6:0;065@6<9 )6+@;6
,0;/,9:0+,6-;/,)3(+,)<;56;05305,>0;/
;/, )3(+, ickback could cause the saw to
jump backwards, but kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper
precautions are taken.
$/,5)3(+,0:)05+05.69>/,505;,99<7;05.
(*<;-69(5@9,(:659,3,(:,;/,;90..,9(5+
/63+;/,:(>46;0653,::05;/,4(;,90(3
<5;03 ;/, )3(+, *64,: ;6 ( *6473,;, :;67
,=,9(;;,47;;69,46=,;/,:(>-964;/,
>692 69 7<33 ;/, :(> )(*2>(9+ >/03, ;/,
)3(+,0:0546;0656920*2)(*24(@ 6**<9
Investigate and take corrective action to
eliminate the cause of blade binding.
$/,5 9,:;(9;05. ( :(> 05 ;/, >69270,*,
*,5;,9;/,:(>)3(+,05;/,2,9-(5+*/,*2
;/(;:(>;,,;/(9,56;,5.(.,+05;6;/,
4(;,90(3 If saw blade is binding, it may walk
up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw
is restarted.
<7769;3(9.,7(5,3:;6405040A,;/,90:26-
)3(+, 705*/05. (5+ 20*2)(*2 Large panels
tend to sag under their own weight. Supports
must be placed under the panel on both sides,
near the line of cut and near the edge of the
panel.
6 56; <:, +<33 69 +(4(.,+ )3(+,:
Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction,
blade binding and kickback.
3(+, +,7;/ (5+ ),=,3 (+1<:;05. 36*205.
3,=,9: 4<:; ), ;0./; (5+ :,*<9, ),-69,
4(205. *<; If blade adjustment shifts while
cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
":, ,?;9( *(<;065 >/,5 :(>05. 05;6
,?0:;05. >(33: 69 6;/,9 )305+ (9,(: The
protruding blade may cut objects that can
cause kickback.
!/, )3(+, >(:/,9: (5+ ;/, )63; 65 @6<9
:(>/(=,),,5+,:0.5,+;6>692(:(
*3<;*/;69,+<*,;/,05;,5:0;@6-(20*2)(*2
"5+,9:;(5+ ;/, 67,9(;065 (5+ :,;;05.: 6-
;/, #!" "! The proper
setting of the clutch, combined with firm
handling of the saw will allow you to control
kickback.
,=,9 73(*, @6<9 /(5+ ),/05+ ;/, :(>
)3(+, ickback could cause the saw to jump
backwards over your hand.
6 56; <:, ;/, :(> >0;/ (5 ,?*,::0=,
+,7;/ 6- *<; :,;;05. Too much blade
exposure increases the likelihood of the blade
twisting in the kerf and increases the surface
area of the blade available for pinching that
leads to kickback.
6>,9.<(9+-<5*;065
/,*2 36>,9 .<(9+ -69 7967,9 *36:05.
),-69, ,(*/ <:, 6 56; 67,9(;, :(> 0-
36>,9 .<(9+ +6,: 56; 46=, -9,,3@ (5+
*36:,05:;(5;3@,=,9*3(4769;0,;/,
36>,9.<(9+05;6;/,67,576:0;065 If saw is
VARI-TORQUE
CLUTCH
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GFCI and personal protection devices like
electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will
further enhance your personal safety.
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76>,9 :<773@ While the tool may appear to
work, the electrical components of the AC
rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard
to the operator.
,,7 /(5+3,: +9@ *3,(5 (5+ -9,, -964 603
(5+.9,(:,Slippery hands cannot safely
control the power tool.
":,*3(47:696;/,979(*;0*(3>(@;6:,*<9,
(5+ :<7769;;/, >69270,*, ;6 ( :;()3,
73(;-694Holding the work by hand or against
your body is unstable and may lead to loss of
control.
,=,367( 7,906+0* 4(05;,5(5*,:*/,+<3,
-69 @6<9 ;663 $/,5 *3,(505. ( ;663),
*(9,-<356;;6+0:(::,4)3, (5@769;0656-
;/, ;663 :05*, 05;,95(3 >09,: 4(@ ),
40:73(*,+69705*/,+69:(-,;@.<(9+9,;<95
:7905.: 4(@ ), 047967,93@ 46<5;,+
Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may
damage plastic parts.
Risk of injury to user. The power cord must only
be serviced by a Skil Factory Service Center or
Autho rized Skil Service Station.
64,+<:;*9,(;,+)@76>,9
:(5+05. :(>05. .905+05.
+903305. (5+ 6;/,9 *65:;9<*;065 (*;0=0;0,:
*65;(05:*/,40*(3:256>5;6*(<:,*(5*,9
)09;/ +,-,*;: 69 6;/,9 9,796+<*;0=, /(94
64,,?(473,:6-;/,:,*/,40*(3:(9,
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
++0;065(3 (-,;@$(9505.:
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accidentally dropped, lower guard may be
bent. Raise the lower guard only with the lower
guard lift lever and make sure it moves freely
and does not touch the blade or any other part,
in all angles and depths of cut.
/,*2;/,67,9(;0656-;/,36>,9.<(9+
:7905.-;/,.<(9+(5+;/,:7905.(9,56;
67,9(;05. 7967,93@ ;/,@ 4<:; ), :,9=0*,+
),-69, <:, Lower guard may operate
sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a buildup of debris.
6>,9.<(9+:/6<3+),9,;9(*;,+4(5<(33@
653@-69:7,*0(3*<;::<*/(:C3<5.,
<;:D (5+ C6476<5+ <;:D Raise lower
guard by Lower Guard Lift lever and as soon
as blade enters the material, the lower guard
must be released. For all other sawing, the
lower guard should operate automatically.
3>(@: 6):,9=, ;/(; ;/, 36>,9 .<(9+ 0:
*6=,905. ;/, )3(+, ),-69, 73(*05. :(>
+6>565),5*/ 69-3669 An unprotected,
coasting blade will cause the saw to walk
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be
aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop
after switch is released.
656;9<5;/,;663>/03,*(99@05.0;(;@6<9
:0+, 6>,9 .<(9+ 4(@ ), 67,5,+ )@ (
*65;(*; >0;/ @6<9 *36;/05. Accidental
contact with the spinning saw blade could
result in serious personal injury.
,906+0*(33@ 9,46=, ;/, )3(+, *3,(5 ;/,
<77,936>,9.<(9+:(5+;/,/<)(9,(>0;/
2,96:,5,(5+>07,0;+9@69 )36>0;*3,(5
>0;/*6479,::,+(09Preventive maintenance
and properly operating guard will reduce the
probability of an accident.
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!! Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them
and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.
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V Volts Voltage (potential)
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
kg ilograms Weight
min Minutes Time
s Seconds Time
Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n0No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
n Rated speed Maximum attainable speed
.../min Revolutions or reciprocation Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
per minute orbits etc. per minute
0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque...
1, 2, 3, ... Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings.
I, II, III, Higher number means greater speed
Infinitely variable selector with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Arrow Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Class II construction Designates Double Insulated
Construction tools.
Earthing terminal Grounding terminal
Warning symbol Alerts user to warning messages
Li-ion RBRC seal Designates Li-ion battery recycling
program
Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program
Read manual symbol Alerts user to read manual
Wear eye protection symbol Alerts user to wear eye protection
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0
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This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards
Association.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards
Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool complies to NOM Mexican Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Intertek Testing
Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.
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!! Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them
and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.
This symbol designates that this component is recognized by Underwriters
Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories,
to United States and Canadian Standards.
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<5*;065(3,:*907;065(5+ 7,*0-0*(;065:
0:*655,*;;/,73<.-964;/,76>,9:6<9*,),-69,4(205.(5@
(::,4)3@(+1<:;4,5;:69*/(5.05.(**,::690,:. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
!
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! For tool specifications refer to the nameplate on your tool.
(?04<4(7(*0;0,:
Blade 7-1/4"
Blade arbor hole Diamond
Depth of cut at 90° 2-3/8"
Depth of cut at 45° 1-15/16"
Depth of cut at 53° 1-11/16"
TRIGGER S ITCH
AUXILIARY HANDLE
MAIN HANDLE
DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
FOOT
LO ER GUARD
LO ER GUARD
LIFT LEVER
CALIBRATED DEPTH BRACKET
Calibrated For Standard Lumber Sizes
BLADE RENCH
& STORAGE AREA
SA HOOK
To use, lift up hook until it
snaps into the open
position.
hen not in use, always
lower hook until it snaps
into the closed position.
CALIBRATED
BEVEL
QUADRANT
UPPER GUARD
45° STOP SPRING
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
BLADE STUD
OUTER ASHER
LOCK BUTTON
FIG. 1
FIG. 1A
DEPTH OF
CUT MARKS
CONTOUR
OF LEVER
OIL PLUG
PIVOT STUD
AUXILIARY HANDLE
BRUSH
CAP
BEVEL INDICATOR
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::,4)3@
!!!
0:*655,*; ;/, 73<. -964
;/, 76>,9 :6<9*, ),-69,
4(205.(5@(::,4)3@(+1<:;4,5;:69
*/(5.05.(**,::690,:. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the tool accidentally.
1. Press the lock button and turn wrench until
lock button en gages. Saw shaft is now locked.
Continue to depress button, turn wrench
clockwise and remove BLADE STUD and
OUTER WASHER (Fig. 2).
2. Make sure the saw teeth and arrow on the
blade point in the same direction as the arrow
on the lower guard.
3. Retract the lower guard all the way up into
the upper guard. While retracting the lower
guard, check operation and condition of the
LOWER GUARD SPRING.
4. Slide blade through slot in the foot and
mount it against the INNER WASHER on the
shaft. Be sure the large diameter of the INNER
and OUTER washers lay flush against the blade.
5. Reinstall OUTER WASHER. First tighten
BLADE STUD finger tight, then TIGHTEN
BLADE STUD 1/8 TURN (45˚) WITH THE
WRENCH PROVIDED.
Do not use wrenches with longer handles,
since it may lead to over tightening of the
blade stud.
#!""!
This clutching action is provided by the friction
of the OUTER WASHER against the BLADE
and permits the blade shaft to turn when the
blade encounters excessive resistance. When
the BLADE STUD is properly tightened (as
described in No. 5 of Attaching The Blade), the
blade will slip when it encounters ex cessive
resistance, thus reducing saw’s tendency to
IC BAC .
One setting may not be sufficient for cutting all
materials. If ex cessive blade slippage occurs,
tighten the blade stud a fraction of a turn more
(less than 1/8 turn). OVERTIGHTENING THE
BLADE STUD NULLIFIES THE EFFECTIVE-
NESS OF THE CLUTCH.
!
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1/4
1/2
3/4
1X
OOD
MBER
LO ER GUARD
SPRING
Loosen
Tighten
UPPER GUARD
LO ER
GUARD
OUTER ASHER Large Diameter
Faces Blade
INNER ASHER
Large Diameter Faces Blade
SA SHAFT
AUXILIARY HANDLE
LO ER GUARD
LIFT LEVER
BLADE
STUD
BLADE
FIG. 2
LOCK
BUTTON
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!" !!
Disconnect plug from power source. Loosen
the depth adjustment lever located between
the guard and handle of saw. Hold the foot
down with one hand and raise or lower saw by
the handle. Align the bottom contour of depth
adjustment lever with the desired depth of cut
mark on calibrated depth bracket and tighten
lever. Check desired depth (Fig. 1).
Not more than one tooth length of the blade
should extend below the material to be cut, for
minimum splintering (Fig. 3).
B"!!
Disconnect plug from power source. Set foot to
maximum depth of cut setting. Loosen bevel
adjustment lever, set the bevel indicator to 0°
on quadrant, retighten lever and check for 90°
angle between the blade and bottom plane of
foot with a square.
Make adjustments by turning the small
alignment screw from bottom side of foot, if
necessary (Fig. 4).
#" !!
Disconnect plug from power source. The foot
can be adjusted up to 45° by loosening the
bevel adjustment lever at the front of the saw.
Align to desired angle on calibrated quadrant
and then tighten bevel adjustment lever (Fig. 5).
For bevel adjustments above 45° loosen bevel
adjustment lever, depress 45° stop spring (Fig.
6), align foot to desired angle mark over 45 ° on
quadrant and tighten lever.
,*(<:,6-;/,05*9,(:,+
(46<5;6-)3(+,,5.(.,4,5;
05 ;/, >692 (5+ +,*9,(:,+ :;()030;@ 6- ;/,
-66;)3(+,)05+05.4(@6**<9,,7;/,:(>
:;,(+@(5+;/,-66;-0943@65;/,>69270,*,
7,9(;05.5:;9<*;065:
"
For a 0° cut, use the large notch in the foot.
For 45° bevel cuts, use the small notch (Fig.
6). The cutting guide notch will give an
approximate line of cut. Make sample cuts in
scrap lumber to verify actual line of cut. This
will be helpful because of the number of
different blade types and thicknesses
available. To ensure minimum splintering on
the good side of the material to be cut, face
the good side down.
53
25
20
15
10
BLADE
90° FOOT
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
QUADRANT
FIG. 4
BEVEL
INDICATOR
QUADRANT
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
FOOT 45° BEVEL
CUTS
0° CUTS PUSH 45° STOP
SPRING IN DIRECTION
OF ARRO FOR
BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS
ABOVE 45B
45° STOP
SPRING
ALIGNMENT
SCRE
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DEPTH ADJUSTMENT LEVER
ONE TOOTH LENGTH SHOULD PENETRATE
OOD FOR MINIMUM SPLINTERING
!
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FIG. 3
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