Operating/Safety Instructions Consignes d'utilisation/de sécurité ...

SM 1619X04759 11-12_SM 1619X04759 11-12.qxp 11/20/12 2:05 PM Page 10Operating InstructionsDEPTH ADjUSTMENTDisconnect plug from power source. Loosenthe depth adjustment lever located betweenthe guard and handle of saw. Hold the footdown with one hand and raise or lower saw bythe handle. Align the bottom contour of depthadjustment lever with the desired depth of cutmark on calibrated depth bracket and tightenlever. Check desired depth (Fig. 1).Not more than one tooth length of the bladeshould extend below the material to be cut, forminimum splintering (Fig. 3).DEPTH ADJUSTMENT LEVERFIG. 3ONE TOOTH LENGTH SHOULD PENETRATEWOOD FOR MINIMUM SPLINTERING90° CUTTING ANGLE CHECKDisconnect plug from power source. Set foot tomaximum depth of cut setting. Loosen beveladjustment lever, set the bevel indicator to 0°on quadrant, retighten lever and check for 90°angle between the blade and bottom plane offoot with a square.Make adjustments by turning the smallalignment screw from bottom side of foot, ifnecessary (Fig. 4).QUADRANT FIG. 4BEVELINDICATOR10152025ALIGNMENTSCREW5390°BEVELADJUSTMENTLEVERFOOTBLADEBEVEL ADjUSTMENTDisconnect plug from power source. The footcan be adjusted up to 45° by loosening thebevel adjustment lever at the front of the saw.Align to desired angle on calibrated quadrantand then tighten bevel adjustment lever (Fig. 5).For bevel adjustments above 45° loosen beveladjustment lever, depress 45° stop spring (Fig.6), align foot to desired angle mark over 45 ° onquadrant and tighten lever. Because of theincreased amount of blade engagement in thework and decreased stability of the foot, bladebinding may occur. Keep the saw steady andthe foot firmly on the workpiece.QUADRANTFIG. 5BEVELADJUSTMENTLEVERLINE GUIDEFor 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 anapproximate line of cut. Make sample cuts inscrap lumber to verify actual line of cut. Thiswill be helpful because of the number ofdifferent blade types and thicknessesavailable. To ensure minimum splintering onthe good side of the material to be cut, facethe good side down.-10-FIG. 6FOOT0° CUTS PUSH 45° STOPSPRING IN DIRECTION45° BEVELCUTSOF ARROW FORBEVEL ADJUSTMENTSABOVE 45°45° STOPSPRING